MP calls on Chancellor to freeze fuel duty and look at business rates
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling on the Chancellor to agree to freeze fuel duty until 2015 and to look at business rates in advance of the Autumn Statement.
21 Nov 2013
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Farron welcomes further funds for Hallgarth play area
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed a further £5,000 of funding for the play area on the Hallgarth estate in Kendal, and has thanked town councillor Matt Severn for helping to secure the funds.
20 Nov 2013
MP launches 'call for evidence' for mental health services review group
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is marking Anti-Bullying Week by 'calling for evidence' for his new mental health review group.
20 Nov 2013
MP asks for reassurances that Kendal Police cell closure is not permanent
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has said he will be writing to Cumbria's Police Commissioner after news emerged that Kendal's police cells are closed on weekdays. Tim has asked for reassurances that this temporary closure will not be made permanent.
20 Nov 2013
Farron praises Witherslack shop in Westminster
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has tabled a parliamentary motion which praises Witherslack Community Shop as a 'shining example of communities working together to protect vital services'.
19 Nov 2013
MP cautiously welcomes consultation on raising speed of tractors & weight of trailers
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has cautiously welcomed the Department for Transport's decision to open a consultation to raise the maximum speed for tractors and increase the maximum weight of trailers.
19 Nov 2013