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
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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
Farron backs cycling plan in Westminster
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.
15 Oct 2014
2.5% pension increase is good news says Farron
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.
14 Oct 2014
Help protect the South Lakes - get involved in National Grid consultation
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.
14 Oct 2014
Local MP launches christmas card competition
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.
13 Oct 2014