Farron welcomes news that the 561 bus route is to be saved
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news today that the 561 service will continue to operate, after the withdrawal of previous subsidies jeopardised its future.
25 Apr 2014
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MP welcomes extra CAP funds for upland farmers
South Lakes MP Tim Farron who is Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group(APPG) on Hill Farming has welcomed the news that moorland farmers who help protect some of England's most treasured landscapes will receive about £26 more a hectare under Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) payments from next year.
25 Apr 2014
MP welcomes funding to tend graves of Victoria Cross winners
The graves of four First World War heroes from Cumbria, including James are to be included in a project which aims to restore the final resting places of Victoria Cross recipients to their former glory.
25 Apr 2014
Farron takes 'Hands off our hospital' campaign on the road
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has taken his campaign to defend services at Westmorland General Hospital on the road this morning.
24 Apr 2014
MP & MEP thank residents for signing mountain rescue petition
South Lakes MP Tim Farron joined Chris Davies MEP at Kendal Mountain Rescue station on Wednesday afternoon to thank the over 6,000 local residents for signing the petition calling for VAT to be axed from our Mountain Rescue teams.
24 Apr 2014
MP calls for council to celebrate Westmorland
Planning rules have been changed to allow councils to put up boundary signs marking traditional English counties. Tim has urged the council to use these new rules and put up signs to celebrate Westmorland.
23 Apr 2014