Figures released today show that our area again has the 4th lowest unemployment rate in the UK. This news has been welcomed by South Lakes MP Tim Farron as a 'testament to local businesses and residents'.
With MPs set to debate the Cycling and Walking Delivery plan in the House of Commons next week, Tim has joined British Cycling to back the plan's proposals and called for more support, funding and infrastructure to be spent on cycling.
Pensioners will benefit from a 2.5 per cent increase in their state pension next year thanks to the Liberal Democrats' Triple Lock guarantee. South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed this news.
National Grid is halfway through its programme of consultation events on plans to connect new sources of electricity generation into 'the grid' in Cumbria and Lancashire. Tim has urged everyone who hasn't had the opportunity to get involved so far in the consultation to make sure their voice is heard.
Today, local MP Tim Farron has launched his annual Christmas Card competition, which invites children at local primary schools across his constituency to design the front cover of Tim's card that he sends to 40,000 constituents.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today said support for British dairy farmers from public, processors, retailers and government is 'key' after farm-gate milk prices plummeted following the trend on world markets. Tim has also written to Christine Tacon, the Supermarket Ombudsman, and asked her to investigate the recent milk price cuts.
