Farron urges local people to enter entrepreneurial awards
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is urging local people to get involved and enter the Enterprising Britain Awards 2013 to demonstrate the entrepreneurial flair in the Lake District.
15 Apr 2013
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MP raises concerns over impact of 5% cut in direct support to farmers
Following the announcement by the European Commission that they will be reducing direct payments to farmers by 5% in order to meet CAP budget limitations, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron about the huge impact this will have on British farmers.
12 Apr 2013
Farron welcomes £2.38 million for school sports
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed today's announcement that from September, state primary schools in Cumbria will receive £2,338,255 million.
11 Apr 2013
County Council still hikes meals on wheels charges. But MP thanks campaigners for stopping 46% increase
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thanked campaigners and AgeUK for working together to stop Cumbria County Council hiking meals on wheels charges by 46%. But Tim has criticised the County Council for insisting that they will still increase meal prices, albeit by a smaller amount, to £3.60.
11 Apr 2013
MP welcomes 'much needed' hospice funding
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed nearly £500,000 for St Mary's Hospice in Ulverston which is used by many residents in South Lakeland. Tim has said the money is much needed but has called on local residents to continue to support the much loved service.
11 Apr 2013
Farron welcomes funding for A590 road improvements
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has hailed the announcement of a Government project worth £790,000 to tackle delays on the A590 between M6 junction 36 and the outskirts of Barrow. Tim has thanked councillors Rod Wilson and Janet Willis for their campaigning to make the road safer.
10 Apr 2013