South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thrown his weight behind calls for a VAT cut for the tourism sector. Tim recognises the critical role that tourism plays for the local economy in the Lake District.
Peter Thornton, the leader of South Lakeland District Council, will tonight announce a single change to the Cabinet of the Lib Dem run council. David Evans is stepping down from the cabinet and will be replaced by Kendal Castle councillor Chris Hogg.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron today commented on the news that John Cowdall, the Chair of the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust is stepping down.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed the Westmorland Gazette's Independents' Day campaign to support local traders in our area. Tim has asked local residents to buy something from a local shop and support their high street on Saturday 5th July.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed a campaign by local councillor Colin Jones, the Farmers Guardian and Windermere residents to try and curb the amount of attacks by dogs on livestock.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Kendal Town Council has given £4,000 to the town's Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). The grant was approved earlier this week by the council's grants committee, chaired by Cllr Matt Severn, and adds to money already given by South Lakeland District Council.
