South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the number of farm inspections could be cut for farmers with a good record of compliance under government plans to cut red tape.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined with Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to welcome news that 2500 two-year-old children from disadvantaged backgrounds in Cumbria will receive free early years education by next year.
Kendal Mintfest 2013 brought Kendal a mix of over 150 spectacular local and international outdoor entertainers to the streets and has been heralded as a 'major success' by local MP Tim Farron.
This morning the Lib Dems are celebrating after they won over 60% of the vote in yesterdays Bowness North by-election. Local family man Colin Jones has been elected onto South Lakeland District Council.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed comments by the Chair of the independent inquiry into failings at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay to Health Service Journal, sayingthat he wants the freedom to investigate all bodies involved - potentially including health regulators.
Local MP Tim Farron has backed an e-petition to scrap VAT from Mountain Rescue teams and paid tribute to our 4th emergency service. Local MP Tim Farron has backed an e-petition to scrap VAT from Mountain Rescue teams and paid tribute to our 4th emergency service.