Farron hits the ground running for sport relief
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron teamed up with a bevy of MPs and Members of the House of Lords to finish seventh in the Westminster Mile for Sport Relief in a time of 6minutes and 45 seconds.
15 Mar 2010
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CUMBRIA POLICE PRAISED IN NATIONAL REVIEW BUT CUTS COULD PUT ALL THE GOOD WORK AT RISK - FARRON
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today congratulated Cumbria Police for their success in the HM Inspectorate of Constabulary's national review, but warned that all the good work could be put at risk because of proposed budget cuts and the removal of 30 police officers from the beat.
11 Mar 2010
MP calls on University of Cumbria to back bid by Kendal College to take over FE provision
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the Vice-Chancellor of Cumbria University to back the bid by Kendal College to take over Further Education provision at the Newton Rigg campus creating a single, distinctive college for the South Lakes and Eden with its HQ in Kendal.
11 Mar 2010
Farron launches Ovarian Cancer Awareness month
MP Tim Farron is launching a campaign to support Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. During March the charity Ovarian Cancer Action is encouraging women and their GPs to be aware of the symptoms of the disease.
10 Mar 2010
Farron calls on Culture Minister to put his money where his mouth is and save the Armitt
MP Tim Farron has called on Culture Minister Ben Bradshaw to deliver on his warm words about the Armitt Museum and provide the funds to keep it open.
9 Mar 2010
MP calls on NHS Cumbria to say where Carer funding has gone after news that respite funding is being 'spent elsewhere'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on NHS Cumbria to demand answers as £1.5m of funding for carers appears to have been spent on the wrong projects.
9 Mar 2010