Comic art festival was 'fantastic' says Farron
Kendal's MP Tim Farron has heralded the second Comic Arts Festival held in the town as "fantastic". Tim believes the event has given the town a 'significant economic boost'.
20 Oct 2014
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MP calls on national businesses - come to Kendal
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to a series of major national retailers asking them to look at opening new premises in Kendal.
20 Oct 2014
Removing tractor weight and speed limits will boost farming - MP
The government will cut outdated regulation to allow higher tractor speeds and heavier tractor and trailer combinations from spring 2015. The government has also committed to develop detailed proposals for a roadworthiness test for tractors and trailers. This announcement has been welcomed by South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
17 Oct 2014
Farron: 'No better time to take on an apprentice'
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) have published a report highlighting good practice for providers and employers to take forward in their apprenticeship recruitment processes. Tim is urging local businesses both big and small to read the report and take on an apprentice if they haven't previously or maybe look at taking on another apprentice if they already have one.
16 Oct 2014
MP welcomes empty shop figures
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the number of empty shops in towns like Kendal has fallen yet again.
16 Oct 2014
Low unemployment figures are testament to businesses and residents - Farron
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'.
15 Oct 2014
