South Lakes MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament calling on Cumbria Waste Management, a company owned by Cumbria County Council, to reconsider its decision to make major reductions in operating hours at a number of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) across the county. The Conservative/Labour pact that runs Cumbria County Council has been accused of making an attack on Cumbrian families who are keen to recycle.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the Health Secretary to live up to his words on cancer treatment and give the green light to plans to bring radiotherapy services to Kendal.
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has this morning secured a meeting with Energy Minister, John Hayes, to discuss the future and potential of hydro power in Cumbria.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today welcomed the news that Cumbria has received £7,147,000 through the pupil premium to help support 11,922 pupils throughout the county.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today welcomed another unemployment drop in the South Lakes.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that YHA (Youth Hostel Association) are investing £1.42 million in the hostel in Ambleside at Waterhead.