Farron welcomes action on Ash Dieback
Tighter controls on the import of native species of trees have been announced by Defra and welcomed by South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
21 Jan 2013
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Farron secures meeting with transport ministers to discuss Lakes Line electrification
Cumbrian MP, Tim Farron, has today used a Parliamentary question session to secure a meeting with Transport Minister Norman Baker, signalling a major step forward in his campaign to win government backing for plans to electrify the Lakes Line between Oxenholme and Windermere.
17 Jan 2013
'South Lakeland is now rural culture centre of North' says MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has heralded South Lakeland as the 'rural cultural hub of the North', following yesterday's announcement that Kendal will host an international comic art festival.
17 Jan 2013
Farron calls on Cumbrian businesses to bid for Regional Growth Funds
The Coalition Government scheme that has already created or safeguarded 1144 jobs in South Lakeland opens a new round of bids today, Thursday 17th January. South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on local businesses to put their ideas forward.
17 Jan 2013
MP & MEP to meet mountain rescue teams
Local MP Tim Farron will join with MEP Chris Davies this Friday to meet Mountain Rescue teams in Kendal to discuss their current situation and what Tim and Chris can do to help. Tim recently thanked Cumbria's Mountain Rescue teams for their 'commitment, bravery and determination' after a busy 2012 for the service.
17 Jan 2013
Government must act to restore confidence in beef and protect farmers
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has called on the government to act quickly to reassure consumers after beef burgers from major supermarkets were found to contain horse meat.
17 Jan 2013