Primary schools receive fresh funding boost of over £150 million to improve PE lessons as part of the PE and sport premium. South Lakes MP Tim has said that most local schools will gain nearly £9,000 under the scheme.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined Sedbergh councillor Evelyn Westwood to try and protect high street banking in Sedbergh, after both Barclays and NatWest announced that they planned to close their branches in the town.
A community project to help transform a lakeside park in Windermere has been shortlisted for a £50,000 TV prize. Windermere's local MP Tim Farron has thrown his support behind their bid and paid tribute to John Saunders and the Millerground Enhancement Group Committee for all their hard work.
New farm income statistics underline the volatility challenges across farming sectors, local MP Tim Farron has said today, echoing a call from the National Farmers Union. Tim believes the figures show that rural communities need more help and support from the government and he has called for a 'national farming, production and export strategy'.
As we are about to enter the month of November, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has encouraged local residents to donate food to Kendal's local Food Bank.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has helped launch a new awareness campaign to protect those most at risk of investment fraud. Finance regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has this month launched a new campaign to warn people about investment fraud and how to spot a potential scam.
