Lib Dems freeze council tax to help people in the South Lakes
Last night the Liberal Democrats on South Lakeland District Council voted to freeze the Council Tax for the coming year to help residents across the our area.
24 Feb 2012
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MP calls for action on heating oil thefts
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called for more to be done to help stop heating oil thefts in Cumbria.
24 Feb 2012
Farron welcomes slashed red tape as figures reveal Cumbrian farmers struggling
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the Government's proposals to cut red tape for farmers but urges that more must be done to support struggling farmers after latest figures reveal Cumbrian farmers have below average levels of diversified activity.
24 Feb 2012
On 5th anniversary of the Grayrigg train crash - MP looks to Wednesdays court case as start of final chapter
Speaking on today's 5th anniversary of the Grayrigg train crash South Lakes MP Tim Farron says he hopes that the upcoming court case that will be bring justice for the Masson family and that the final chapter will be written in this sad and long running saga.
23 Feb 2012
Farron urges greater protection for rural cyclists
South Lakes MP Tim Farron today pressed Transport minister Norman Baker, on the exact figures due to be spent on cycle safety in...
23 Feb 2012
Farron: 'Use new funds to protect rural transport'
After securing a major grant from the Government, local MP Tim Farron has today called on Cumbria County Council to use the money to protect rural transport in the South Lakes.
22 Feb 2012