MP and councillor welcome rubber stamp to University of Cumbria coming back to Ambleside
But both call for more action on affordable housing for locals, especially with disused buildings
30 Nov 2012
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MP presses minister for swift resolution to flood insurance talks
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called for a swift resolution to talks between the government and the Association of British Insurers over a new flood insurance framework to replace the current statement of principles, which expires on June 30th 2013.
30 Nov 2012
Farron comments on the Leveson Inquiry
South Lakes MP and President of the Liberal Democrats Tim Farron has commented on the publication of the Leveson into the Culture, Practices and Ethics of the Press.
29 Nov 2012
Kendal Town Council prepares to hold health bosses to account over vascular services
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined Kendal Town Councillor Matthew Severn to ask local people to come to the Town Council meeting next Monday to show their opposition to the plans to move vascular services to Preston, Blackburn and Carlisle.
29 Nov 2012
MP raises issue of National Park democracy in parliamentary debate
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has this afternoon used a Parliamentary debate to push forward his campaign to bring about greater accountability including direct elections to the boards of National Park authorities across the England and Wales.
29 Nov 2012
Empty homes money could make a massive difference in Cumbria
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed government financial support to try and deal with empty homes in Cumbria. Tim hopes that councils throughout the county will bid for part of the £300m pot. In South Lakeland we have an estimated 1,000 homes currently lying empty.
28 Nov 2012