MP BLASTS MASSIVE FAILURE TO RESPOND TO EXTREME WEATHER
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has criticised Cumbria County Council for its failure to help local residents to cope with the extreme winter weather conditions.
4 Jan 2010
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Hundreds of South Lakeland families could be missing out on energy savings says Farron
Hundreds of households in South Lakeland could be missing out on savings of up to £250 a year on the energy bills because they are failing to claim free insulation grants to which they are entitled, local MP Tim Farron warned today.
21 Dec 2009
Defra interpretation of farm payment penalties damaging to British farmers-Farron
Defra's interpretation of penalties imposed for single farm payments are "damaging" British farmers according to Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs Spokesperson
21 Dec 2009
Farron gives backing to Royal Legion's campaign to support our troops
Local MP Tim Farron has given his backing to the Royal Legion's "Time to do your bit" campaign which calls on the government to provide a duty care for the whole Armed Forces family.
21 Dec 2009
Farron welcomes extra funding for South Lakeland farmers affected by floods
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that farmers in Cumbria have been granted £500,000 to help to restore their land after the floods last month.
18 Dec 2009
MoD "penny pinching" threatens future of Cumbrian army cadet programme warns Farron
The future of the Cumbria Army Cadet Force could be under threat as a result of the decision by the Ministry of Defence to slash funding given to the army cadet programme according to South Lakeland MP Tim Farron.
18 Dec 2009