MP urges Defra staff to come to Cumbria for hands on farming experience
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is encouraging Defra civil servants who are looking to learn to come to Cumbrian far ms.
22 Dec 2011
News
Local newsagents and post offices hit by unfair trade - MP pledges support
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has signed a commons motion urging the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to review the anti-competitive and damaging practices in the news and magazine supply chain that is crippling small shops and newsage nts in our community.
21 Dec 2011
Farron calls on Primary Health Care Trust to fulfill obligations
South lakes MP TIM FARRON is calling for NHS Cumbria to ensure Health Checks are a priority follow ing startling revelations in the HEART UK Report, 'Cholesterol and a Healthier Nation', launched last week in Westminster.
21 Dec 2011
Double win for Cumbria as MP raises broadband and mobile coverage with Culture Secretary
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has won assurances from Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt that Cumbria will not be left out in the cold in the upcoming 4G Spectrum auction.
20 Dec 2011
MP welcomes move by the Lake District National Park and the University of Cumbria which could increase farming incomes and help manage climate change
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the carbon and land management project, and encourages farmers to participate.
20 Dec 2011
MP writes to Environment Agency as 80% of residents oppose drainage board solution for Lyth Valley
South Lakes MP Tim Farron on Monday wrote to the Environment Agency's Internal Drainage Board consultation representing constituents' views and asking for more clarity, and for all options to be considered.
20 Dec 2011