This week, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to the Transport Secretary in support of two applications within South Cumbria for the Access for All Scheme. The scheme is designed to supply obstacle free, accessible routes into train stations across the country. Two bids within South Lakeland have been submitted; for Oxenholme station and Ulverston.
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has highlighted the critical role of farmers in the fight against climate change in a debate in the House of Commons last week. Given their role in this fight, he argued for changes to the 'Environmental Land Management Scheme' (ELMS) to improve the pay for upland farmers.
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has written to the Minister for Local Transport, Richard Holden, encouraging him to extend the cap on bus fares indefinitely.
Yesterday morning, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron visited nursing staff outside Kendal's Westmorland General Hospital who are on strike.
This afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper, urging him to make all railway stations accessible for people with disabilities.
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has raised over £4,000 for local mental health charity Wave Forward by running every day in January.