Today the Government launched a new long-term plan to deal permanently with the country's radioactive waste. It follows a consultation on improving the process of finding a site to host a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF). Commenting on the White Paper, South Lakes MP Tim Farron said:
South Lakes MP Tim Farron met with Health Minister Earl Howe to push for his help in keeping Hawkshead and Coniston surgeries open.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is holding his next advice surgery at Kendal's Castle Street Centre from 10:00 and 11:00am on Friday morning (25 July).
South Lakes MP Tim Farron and Lakes Councillor Heidi Halliday has welcomed the news that a major investment could re-open Troutbeck Pool.
Hundreds of disadvantaged schoolchildren in Cumbria are reaping the benefit of the Pupil Premium, according to local MP Tim Farron. Tim highlighted figures from the education regulator Ofsted which showed a 2.1% increase in attainment for students on the pupil premium.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed a major report urging councils to use 'all the tools at their disposal' to promote safe road sharing between cyclists and drivers.