Farron announces autumn advice surgery dates
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today released his list of advice surgeries for this autumn.
1 Aug 2014
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MP calls on Chancellor - slash red tape on businesses
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked the Chancellor to slash the red tape facing small business.
1 Aug 2014
MP welcomes council plans to kick start economic growth
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed two council documents recently agreed by the Lib Dem-run South Lakeland District Council. He praised their emphasis on jobs, affordable homes and healthy communities. Tim singled out plans for economic growth in the M6 Corridor, advanced manufacturing and extra support for the rural and visitor economy. Tim thinks that these documents are 'great news for local business'.
1 Aug 2014
MP urges residents to get involved in National Grid consultation
Following on from the news that National Grid have announced their plans to consult on the energy connections scheme. Tim has reiterated his call for residents to get involved in the consultation and make sure that pylons are not all over the South Lakes.
31 Jul 2014
4% affordable homes for young people according to Shelter - we must act says MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has used the release of statistics by housing charity Shelter to call for urgent action to provide housing for young people in South Cumbria.
31 Jul 2014
MP calls for .cumbria domain name
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has said that an internet domain name for Cumbria could benefit local businesses and help promote the county as a tourist destination.
30 Jul 2014