South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today hailed the success of two local businesses who have received major funding from the Regional Growth Fund, following support from the MP. The grants will help secure 400 jobs in the local economy at Windermere Steamboat Museum, and James Cropper plc in Burneside.
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has welcomed today's news that unemployment has dropped in 6 out of the last 7 months across the South Lakes.
Tim Farron MP yesterday visited local shop Williams' Wools in Kendal to help launch British Wool Week.
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron is supporting the Nation Farmers' Union's campaign aimed at improving the clarity and accuracy of food labelling.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today welcomed the news that Virgin Rail has been given the green light to run the West Coast main line for at least another nine months after its current franchise ends. Tim has welcomed this news as 'a way forward to try and end the saga'.
Local MP Tim Farron and Ambleside and Grasmere councillor Heidi Halliday have welcomed the news that the University of Cumbria have agreed not to use Greenbank and Castlefield for access to the new Ambleside campus site.