MP raises concern with local hospitals trust over letter
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked for a meeting with local trust bosses after a letter released by Chair Sir David Henshaw and Chief Executive Eric Morton caused alarm.
3 Jul 2012
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'Fatigued pilots won't make for a happy holiday season' MP backs local pilot in bid to keep airlines safe
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, met with local airline pilot, Captain David Hunt, to listen to his concerns about the changes to the EU Flight Time Limitations Directive, which could see pilots landing after being awake for up to 22 hours, potentially jeopardising the safety of passengers.
3 Jul 2012
MP urges people to back B4RN broadband scheme for Storth
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called on local residents in Storth to look at a proposal by Broadband for the Rural North (B4RN) to move out from their base in Lancashire and bring superfast broadband to the Cumbrian village of Storth.
2 Jul 2012
'Farmers hold key to creating green energy' says MP
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has called on the government to create a separate 'farming green energy strategy' that includes grants and support to help farmers diversify and create green energy.
28 Jun 2012
MP wins top meeting on plans to electrify South Lakes rail line
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today used Transport Questions in the House of Commons to secure a meeting with the Secretary of State for Transport, Justine Greening, to make the case for the electrification of the Lakes Line and Furness Line Railways.
28 Jun 2012
Lifeline for Lyth Valley as minister agrees that pumps should continue for now
A team from South Lakeland met with Defra minister Richard Benyon to ask for his support for the continued drainage of the Lyth Valley.
27 Jun 2012