LOCAL 'HOME ON THE FARM' POLICY GOES NATIONAL
An innovative policy to create more affordable homes from disused and underused farm buildings has found a national platform as the Liberal Democrats adopt the policy for its manifesto.
19 Mar 2010
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Farron welcomes exemption for South Lakeland farmers from NVZ rules
News that hundreds of farmers in South Lakeland could now be exempt from the Nitrate Vulnerable Zones restrictions have been welcomed by Liberal Democrat Farming Spokesperson Tim Farron MP after the appeal process exposed flaws in previous appeal designations.
17 Mar 2010
MP WELCOMES LUNE VALLEY WINDFARM REJECTION AS A 'WIN FOR LOCAL DEMOCRACY'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today welcomed the decision of Lancaster City Council to reject the proposed wind farm in the Lune Valley.
16 Mar 2010
MP HAILS SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY TOURNAMENT
South Lakes MP Tim Farron joined with local school teachers and pupils to formally open this year's Schools Technology Tournament in Windermere last Friday morning. After opening the event, Tim joined with a team of local teachers to take part in the competition!
16 Mar 2010
FARRON WOWS PARTY CONFERENCE WITH WELL RECEIVED RALLY SPEECH
South Lakes MP Tim Farron joined a speaking line up with Shirley Williams, Paddy Ashdown and Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg MP to kick off party conference in Birmingham at the weekend and wowed the delegates with a rip-roaring speech.
16 Mar 2010
MP GIVES HIS PAY RISE TO LOCAL CHARITY MANNA HOUSE
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today pledged to give his annual pay rise to local homelessness charity Manna House in recognition of the impact the recession is having on local people.
15 Mar 2010