MP congratulates newly elected BID board
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has this afternoon congratulated the newly elected board members of Kendal's Business Improvement District.
27 Feb 2014
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MP comments on report into Morecambe Bay Hospital Trust
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has this afternoon commented on a report from Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report into the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust.
27 Feb 2014
Farron: Proposed 3% increase in Minimum Wage is welcome - But we must do more
Yesterday Vince Cable announced to MP's that the Low Pay Commission has recommended a 3% increase in the minimum wage to £6.50 an hour for adults from October. This news has been welcomed by South Lakes MP Tim Farron who has been campaigning for an increase in recent months.
27 Feb 2014
MP praises councillors after Waterhead investment is secured
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has praised councillors Heidi Halliday and Vivienne Rees who spearheaded a community campaign to secure investment for the Waterhead area of Ambleside.
26 Feb 2014
MP welcomes move to release staffing levels on hospital wards
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, will start publishing staffing levels from April. Tim said this is 'another welcome step in restoring public confidence'.
26 Feb 2014
MP helps secure more broadband funding
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed an extra £2.86 million of government money for superfast broadband will help business start-ups and job creation in some of Cumbria's hardest to reach rural areas.
25 Feb 2014