Tim Farron met with the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, this evening to press the case for Kendal to get a radiotherapy unit. The Secretary of State was extremely positive and agreed to write to commissioners to make key clarifications on policy and funding that will enable the commissioners to take the bid forward.
Following what has been a very cold few days, the Department for Work and Pensions has automatically released additional support for thousands of local recipients in South Lakeland. Local MP Tim Farron is urging people to check they have received the support they are eligible for.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has this afternoon thanked local businesses at the beginning of Apprenticeship week. Figures released by the government to coincide with the week show another big uplift in the figures in our area.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today welcomed research from company formation specialists, Duport, which shows that there was a 4% increase in new business start ups during 2012.
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has welcomed a new report and policy document produced by the National Farmers Union (NFU) that focuses on hill farmers and the uplands and the vital role they play in the British Agricultural industry.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today asked businesses in the area to back local young people and come along to an opening evening and hear more about potential apprenticeship opportunities.
