Farron helps look for Future Flames in South Lakes
With only a year to go until the London 2012 Olympic Games, local MP Tim Farron is supporting a campaign to inspire young people in the South Lakes area to run with the Olympic Flame.
23 Aug 2011
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FARRON WELCOMES LOCAL COMMUNITY BROADBAND SCHEME
South Lakes MP Tim Farron yesterday helped bring together community interest company NextGenUs and residents from Hutton Roof to discuss NextGenUs's proposal for a superfast broadband network in the Hutton Roof parish.
22 Aug 2011
Farron welcomes huge win over government funding for mountain rescue
After a long-running campaign, South Lakes MP Tim Farron is today welcoming the news that the government are to give mountain rescue teams across the country at least £200,000 in direct funding each year.
22 Aug 2011
MP welcomes Leonard Cheshire’s decision to save Holehird
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Leonard Cheshire has decided to keep their Holehird centre.
27 Jul 2011
MP welcomes calls for end to rip off holiday charges
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is calling for debit card surcharges to be banned, following a 90-day investigation focusing on the passenger transport sector.
26 Jul 2011
MP welcomes boost for wildlife friendly farming in the Lake District
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that the RSPB has appointed an upland advisor to work with hill farmers in the Lake District to develop and implement wildlife-friendly farming schemes.
26 Jul 2011
