MP welcomes yet another unemployment drop
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed figures which show a further fall in the number of unemployed people in Westmorland and Lonsdale.
11 Sep 2013
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MP backs 'Buy early' heating oil campaign
The 'Buy Oil Early' campaign has been launched by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE), Citizens Advice and the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers, who highlight that early orders can benefit from lower prices and prompt delivery of fuel.
11 Sep 2013
Farron signs NFU farming charter
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has become one of the first MP's in the country to sign the National Farming Union's Back British Farming Charter.
11 Sep 2013
Farron praises Councillor Mary Orr as she steps down following medical advice
Mary was first elected to represent Levens ward in a by-election in 2011, following the untimely death of long serving councillor Brenda Woof. Mary was re-elected in 2012, but has now been advised by her doctor that she should step down.
10 Sep 2013
MP welcomes over £1 million of extra funding for winter NHS care
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has been able to secure £1,257,000 for the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust to help them deal with an expected upturn in patients this winter.
10 Sep 2013
Farron welcomes easier telephone and broadband switching
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed Ofcom's announcement that new measures will be introduced to make it easier for consumers to change their landline and broadband providers.
10 Sep 2013