MP welcomes news that 188,600 Cumbrians will get tax cut in March
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news in today's budget that 188,600 people in Cumbria will be receiving a tax cut thanks to the Liberal Democrats.
21 Mar 2012
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Olympic torch will see South Lakes shine and stand testament to Council Leader
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has today paid tribute to South Lakes District Councillor and Leader Brendan Jameson for his passion to bring the Olympic Torch through South Lakes.
21 Mar 2012
Farron welcomes cuts in red tape for farmers
Cumbrian MP, Tim Farron, has welcome plans by the government to exempt small-scale renewable energy generators on farms from the burden of heavy planning regulations, stating this will provide a 'much needed boost' to the rural economy.
21 Mar 2012
MP tells county council leader 'If you don't want to cut rural bus services, then don't'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on Cumbria County Council leader Eddie Martin to practice what he preaches and guarantee to work with him to protect rural bus services.
15 Mar 2012
MP celebrates news that recycling plan has been binned
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that Cumbria County Council has agreed with him and saved Cumbria's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC). Tim has thanked local residents for their support in the campaign to save the centres.
15 Mar 2012
Farron calls for greater support for our pub trade
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the government and the County Council to do more to help the pub and brewing trade after new figures showed the critical role they play in our local economy.
15 Mar 2012