South Lakes MP Tim Farron has used a meeting with BT's Director of Public Affairs Tim O'Sullivan to press the case for a superfast broadband in Windermere and Bowness, insisting a commitment from BT to exploring the options for a new connection would be a massive boost for local residents and businesses.
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.
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.
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'.
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'.
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.