Tim welcomes incentives to bring back empty homes for local use
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed Monday's government announcement that will enable empty homes in our area to be brought back into use for local families.
12 Jan 2011
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MP calls for a fairer Rural Payments system for local farmers
After meeting with local farmers from around South Lakeland on Friday, local MP Tim Farron is today calling for a change to the Rural Payments system to prevent the hardship of delayed payments in 2010.
11 Jan 2011
Stop wasting space at Westmorland General
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5 Jan 2011
MP warns the national media against reports that damage Cumbrian tourism
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked the national media to encourage greater sensitivity when reporting on local issues in the national media, after worries that some national coverage has a negative impact on local businesses.
5 Jan 2011
MP becomes Training Patron for British Antarctic Expedition 2011
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has recently been appointed as Training Patron for the 2011 British Antarctic Expedition (BAE). In his new role, Tim will be supporting the five person team in their preparations and extensive training programme, much of which will be based in Lake District.
5 Jan 2011
MP slams electricity cut offs in freezing temperatures as 'shameful and irresponsible'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has slammed Electricity North West's decision to cut off electricity to a number of homes to do 'non-emergency maintenance work' during the current cold-snap.
8 Dec 2010