Farron and community campaign saves Grizedale Forest!
Local MP Tim Farron is celebrating along with campaigners across the South Lakes after the government announced they will halt plans to privatise the remaining public forests.
17 Feb 2011
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Farron urges Chancellor to review fuel duty for volunteers
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has urged the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, to consider a complete overhaul of mileage allowances for volunteers who donate their time, vehicle and free service to sustain our public services; Tim is concerned that increases in petrol costs are pricing volunteers off the roads and out of service.
15 Feb 2011
MP holds Youth Forum for local school students
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron held a Youth Forum last week, to meet with local school students and get their opinions on both local and national issues.
15 Feb 2011
Foot and Mouth Ten years on: it must never happen again says MP
Local MP Tim Farron has put down a parliamentary motion marking the 10th anniversary of the outbreak of the disease.
14 Feb 2011
Farron issues challenge to new Vice Chancellor over the future of Ambleside Campus
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today issued a pubic challenge to the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of the University of Cumbria, Professor Peter Strike. In congratulating him on his appointment, Tim has also challenged Professor Strike to set up a review into the potential to bring back more undergraduate students to Ambleside.
14 Feb 2011
‘Great news, but we’re not out of the woods yet’ says MP as forest sell-off suspended
Reacting to the news today that Defra have suspended the sell-off of thousands of acres of the Forestry Commission estate, South Lakes MP Tim Farron said:
11 Feb 2011