MP backs 'Wheels for Will' appeal
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has taken the Westmorland Gazette's 'Wheels for Will' campaign to Westminster, by tabling a motion in Parliament calling for support and donations to the appeal.
9 Nov 2012
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Farron welcomes tough new sanctions to tackle war memorial metal theft
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that the Government are stepping up their measure to ensure people who steal or sell metal from war memorials will soon face tough new penalties. From next month powers will take effect to stop cash paid for metal and give the police stronger powers to target rogue traders dealing in stolen scrap metal.
9 Nov 2012
MP presses government to name Cumbria as the UK's tourism 'Attack brand'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has used the Businesses, Innovation and Skills departmental question time, to push to Government to use the legacy of the London 2012 Olympics to develop a plan to boost foreign tourism across the UK, using Lake District as an 'attack brand'.
8 Nov 2012
MP asks community to turn out to honour local hero Ryan Ward
In advance of Kendal solider Ryan Ward's funeral on Monday 12th November local MP Tim Farron has asked local residents to come and join him by lining the streets to pay tribute to a 'wonderful young man'.
8 Nov 2012
MP backs campaign to guard against 'Carbon Monoxide tragedy' this Winter
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is urging people across Cumbria to be 'carbon monoxide safe' this winter, as families start switching on their boilers with cold weather approaching.
8 Nov 2012
MP and councillor ask local residents to support Oxenholme Post Office
Local MP Tim Farron has joined with Councillor Brenda Gray to ask local residents in Oxenholme to support the Post Office after the proprietor Bill Riddell said it could close.
7 Nov 2012