South Lakes MP and opponent of on street parking charges Tim Farron has this morning welcomed the news that Cumbria county council has axed the plan to bring in on street car parking charges.
News that drivers in Cumbria are set to benefit from at least £30 million worth of road improvements over the next few years has been welcomed by South Lakes MP Tim Farron. £2 million worth of improvements to the county's motorways and major A road network are due to take place over the next few months, the bulk of these improvements being in the South Lakes.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has praised the tourism sector for their role in supporting the local economy. Total tourism revenue in South Lakeland is estimated to be worth over £1bn to our area, according to figures from Cumbria Tourism.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron as given his backing to Small Business Saturday, which is due to take place on Saturday 6th December.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has said that we must 're-double our efforts' and campaign for more well paid jobs. Tim said that together with his work on health and affordable housing, bringing jobs and investment is one of his top priorities.
Local MP Tim Farron has added their support to a "market rent only" cross party amendment to the Small Business Bill that would deliver a fair deal for local pub company pubs, including here in Cumbria.