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.
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.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today raised his concerns about the potential impact on tourism of plans to redevelop the Glebe at Bowness.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has met with representatives from the local Kendal branch of the National Farmers Union to discuss the need to ensure that the negotiations over the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy meet the needs of Cumbrian farmers.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Stagecoach are going to resume the bus link between Arnside and Westmorland General Hospital.
In light of a recent survey which showed that just 34% of Londoners knew where the Lake District is, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called for the Government and the tourism industry to do more to promote the Lakes District as a tourist destination to both UK and international visitors.