Local MP wants Great North Swim televised on the BBC
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today written to the Director General of the BBC asking them to televise this year's Great North Swim event live.
13 Jun 2012
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Double blow as A590 roundabout plan is shelved
South Lakes MP Tim Farron and Low Furness County Councillor Janet Willis have reacted angrily to the news that the Highways Agency will not be building a roundabout at Greenodd.
11 Jun 2012
MP thanks Police for their hard work during Appleby Horse Fair
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today expressed his gratitude to Cumbria Police for their hard work during this years Appleby Horse Fair.
11 Jun 2012
MP challenges county council over further failings in Childrens Services
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has today stepped up his criticism of the county council after news came to light that while senior staff were trying to publicly defend a critical report, they had also mistakenly sent confidential children's case details to a third party.
31 May 2012
New report shows the need for super-fast broadband
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has today said that the County Council has 'one chance' to build a broadband network that will deliver for people in Cumbria.
31 May 2012
1100 extra two-year olds in Cumbria to get free early-years education
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined with Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to welcome news that 1100 two-year-old children from disadvantaged backgrounds in Cumbria will now receive free early years education from next year.
30 May 2012