MP welcomes review on sky lanterns
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that the government will launch a long-awaited inquiry into Sky Lanterns and their impact on livestock.
29 Oct 2012
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Farron and SLDC councillors push minister on second homes
South Lakes MP Tim Farron yesterday met with new Liberal Democrat Communities and Local Government Minister, Don Foster, as well as councillors and officers from South Lakeland District Council to discuss the issue of loop holes in second home council tax rules.
25 Oct 2012
MP battles for victims of Equitable Life
South Lakes MP Tim Farron took part in the Equitable Members' Action Group (EMAG) rally yesterday afternoon, in support of their campaign to get full and proper compensation for all the policy holders affected by the collapse of Equitable Life at the turn of the 21st Century.
25 Oct 2012
MP calls on forestry campaigners to make their voice heard
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked Grizedale and Whinlatter forestry campaigners to get involved and help steer DEFRA's response to the Independent Forestry Panel's report.
25 Oct 2012
MP vows to keep fighting to stop pylons in Lake District National Park
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is continuing his campaign to stop electric pylons being built through the Lake District National Park as part of the National Grid's "North West Coast Connections Project".
24 Oct 2012
'Report highlights housing crisis' says Farron
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has called on the Government to create a county wide affordable housing strategy after a major report showed that we are facing a housing crisis.
23 Oct 2012