South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the government has agreed to a fresh £20 million package of improvements in infrastructure throughout Cumbria. Tim has been in discussion with the government about the package and has pointed to further funding for Phase 2 of Connecting Cumbria which will provide additional broadband coverage to thousands more homes.
At today's meeting in Kendal, Lib Dem councillors voted for funding to be allocated to help young people into work. £20,000 will support more apprenticeships and a further £10,000 will fund a new pilot project to provide traineeships or work experience for disadvantaged young people. South Lakes MP Tim Farron has praised Cumbria County Council's Local Committee for South Lakeland for securing more funding for apprenticeships.
Less than a year since its introduction, new figures show nine companies and entrepreneurs across Westmorland & Lonsdale have benefited from nearly £40,000 worth of funding from the Government's Start Up Loans scheme.
Lakes MP Tim Farron was one of just 52 MP's to vote for a moratorium on fracking yesterday in the House of Commons. Tim has also welcomed the news that the Government agreed to protect the National Parks from fracking.
On Saturday night South Lakes MP Tim Farron joined local police officers out on the beat in Kendal town centre. Tim asked to go out with the police to get a taste of what life on the frontline is like for them.
Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the government is supporting calls for a long-term commitment to cycling and walking.