Local MP meets young people on the football pitch
Local MP Tim Farron met the South Lakes' youngest residents on Friday, 17 April when he hosted a 5-a-side football competitions at multi-use games areas across the district.
17 Apr 2009
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MP joins national charity in fight against ovarian cancer
Local MP Tim Farron has written to nearly 20,000 women across the South Lakes, off the back of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, to raise awareness about the symptoms of the disease.
14 Apr 2009
Chancellor must step in to protect affordable local housing - Farron
Local MP Tim Farron is calling on Chancellor of the Exchequer Alastair Darling to take action to protect the provision of affordable housing for local residents in the South Lakes. The current financial crisis is leading to banks restricting mortgage lending for properties with local occupancy agreements.
14 Apr 2009
Farron campaigns for specialist eye unit at Westmorland General Hospital
Elderly patients seeking expert eye care are being forced to travel as far away as Blackpool to receive treatment according to local MP Tim Farron.
7 Apr 2009
Farron secures Ministerial meeting for Hill Farm Apprenticeship Scheme
Following last week's announcement that representatives from the farming industry had met with Defra Secretary Hilary Benn to discuss skills training, Liberal Democrat Defra Spokesperson Tim Farron has revealed his delight that his Hill Farm Apprenticeship Scheme will soon be given ministerial consideration by the Secretary of State.
7 Apr 2009
MP APPEALS TAKES CARTMEL FIGHT TO MANDELSON
The campaign for a full replacement Post Office in Cartmel took another step forward today, after MP Tim Farron met with the Network Change Manager for Post Office Ltd, Ian Liley along with local Councillor Mary Wilson.
6 Apr 2009