South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that his campaign with local councillors Rod Wilson, Janet Willis and Brenda Gray has forced the County Council to perform a massive U-turn and cancel the planned 46% price hike for 'Meals on Wheels'.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has hailed a Government grant of over £900,000 to improve facilities at Kendal College, delivered after a successful application for new funds announced in the Autumn Statement.
The Cumbria Rural CAB has stepped in after Citizens Advice South Lakeland shut its offices suddenly earlier this year. The SouthLakes service had financial problems due to government cuts.
In light of today's announcement by the Scottish Government that they will be providing extra funding for Scottish farmers to help cope with the devastation caused by the recent extreme weather conditions, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has called on the UK Government to offer similar financial support for English farmers who are suffering too.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling on local residents from across South Lakeland to throw their support behind their local markets as it is announced that the 'Love Your Local Market' fortnight will take place next month.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today said he is 'delighted' at the news that The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation has donated £10,000 to the Lakes School.