Westmorland, Furness and Eden
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£500,000 boost for Morecambe Bay Partnership - 'Great news for local jobs and tourism' says MP

South Lakes MP Tim Farron has expressed his delight that new jobs for our area will be created as the Morecambe Bay Partnership has been named as one of twenty projects which have been selected for funding from the Coastal Communities Scheme. The scheme provides money to 'promote sustainable economic growth and jobs in local communities, and offer training or innovative business opportunities for the local area.'

11 Feb 2013
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Farron throws backing behind Sports Trust

Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament calling in support of a newly established charity, the Tony Ward Trust, which aims to increase participation and address the numerous barriers to achievement in sport for youngsters in Cumbria.

11 Feb 2013
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'We need to see the broadband plan' - Farron

South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on Cumbria County Council to release their plan for the county's broadband project. Yesterday the council announced that work would start this spring, but no details have been released about which communities will be connected and when.

8 Feb 2013
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Farron backs financial fair play in the Football League

South Lakes MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament backing the Financial Fair Play measures introduced by the Football League, aimed at ensuring clubs no longer spend beyond their means in an attempt to achieve promotion. The motion also commends innovative ticket pricing schemes and measures to boost attendances by League clubs.

4 Feb 2013
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