South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today pledged to sign a parliamentary motion to call on the Government to not cut the time that they backdate benefit payments for from 12 months to just 3.
Local MP Tim Farron has spoken out over the Government's stamp duty freeze, announcing that it will do little to help the people of the South Lakes. Statistics released last week have shown that the average house price within our area is a staggering £244, 016. The Government's proposal is that home buyers will not have to pay stamp duty for properties with values under £175,000, in an attempt to kick start a stagnating market.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron joined forces with local councilors and residents recently to help clean up the Kirkbarrow estate in Kendal.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today cautiously welcomed Post Office Ltd's decision to look again at their plans to replace Dent Post Office with an outreach service.
Businesses in the villages of High and Low Newton could soon be put 'back on the map' thanks to pressure from South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
After a summer of hard campaigning to get the bluetongue protection zone extended to Cumbria, local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Cumbria will be brought into the protection zone today (Monday).