MP launches world-wide internet campaign to boost Cumbrian tourism
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will be launching a campaign on Monday to boost tourism by using twitter to tell the world about the hidden gems in Cumbria.
3 Feb 2012
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MP calls on hospital trust to apologise to local people as CQC confirm need to make urgent improvements to staffing numbers
Following today's announcement that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has issued a formal warning to University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust saying it must do more to improve standards of care, Tim Farron MP has called on the trust to apologise to local people, who campaigned against the closure of acute services at Westmorland General Hospital.
2 Feb 2012
MP: 'Council look like they are already planning recycling climb-down'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today said that the Council are already planning a major climb-down on their plans to close six recycling centers.
2 Feb 2012
Farron calls on minister to listen to local residents over A590
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, has called on Transport Minister, Mike Penning, to take into account the recent consultation of local residents about the A590 when he makes his visit to the Lake District.
2 Feb 2012
MP welcomes announcement that major conference comes to Kendal
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that Action for Market Towns (AMT) has today announced that their 2012 National Convention will be held in Kendal. The event will attract hundreds of delegates to the two day event on 18th and 19th October, bringing an estimated £100,000 to the local economy.
1 Feb 2012
'There is real hope that Hawkshead will get its Post Office back' says Tim
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today said that he is 'very hopeful' that a Post Office will be reopened in Hawkshead soon.
1 Feb 2012