‘VILLAGE SOS’ COMPETITION COULD HELP BOOST SOUTH LAKES VILLAGES
Local MP Tim Farron is encouraging local villages in the South Lakes to think about putting themselves forward for this years 'Village SOS' show.
5 Sep 2011
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MP launches radiotherapy campaign
Local MP Tim Farron has sent 40,000 petitions to people throughout the South Lakes asking them to join the campaign to bring radiotherapy services to Westmorland General Hospital.
5 Sep 2011
MP cautions county council not to waste once in lifetime chance for rural broadband
Local MP Tim Farron has today publicly cautioned Cumbria County Council not to waste the £17 million recently secured for rural broadband on a costly 'white elephant'. Tim has called for the council to stop and think and make sure the county becomes a pioneer for superfast broadband.
2 Sep 2011
Lib Dems win big in by-election
This morning the Lib Dems are celebrating after they won nearly 60% of the vote in yesterdays Kendal Mintsfeet by-election. Lynne Oldham has been elected as the newest councillor on Kendal Town Council.
2 Sep 2011
MP launches campaign for Kendal skate park.
Tim Farron met with local teenagers to step up the campaign for a new skate park at Beezon Fields in Kendal.
30 Aug 2011
Potential for local farmers to receive part of barclays £100m renewables fund
Barclays has announced a new scheme in which it will provide £100m for UK farmers to install and develop renewable energy projects, potentially providing an opportunity for farmers in the South Lakes to benefit.
30 Aug 2011