Local MP Tim Farron has today expressed concern at the decision of Northern Rock Foundation to cut millions of pounds for cultural and creative sectors next year. Mr Farron has tabled a parliamentary question to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport asking for their assessment of the cuts, and hopes to establish what exactly is being done to limit the impact of the reduction in funding.
Local MP Tim Farron spoke in parliament today in a debate on housing infrastructure in the UK and presented the case for his ?home on the farm? plan, which would ease the problems of insufficient affordable housing. Mr Farron?s idea would see underused and disused farm buildings converted into affordable homes for local people and would give local authorities the power to take the initiative in addressing the problem.
Tim Farron has today put DEFRA Secretary Hilary Benn on the spot over government plans that could lead to a big stink every spring.
Local MP Tim Farron has given warm congratulations to Nick Clegg on being elected as the new leader of the Liberal Democrats. After an eight week campaign Mr Clegg has emerged victorious, and will now look to form his shadow cabinet in the coming days.
Local MP Tim Farron is today writing to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, to urge him to reconsider the recent change in tax rules, which have decreed that Pigeon Racing is not a sport, and thus not eligible for a tax rebate.
Local MP Tim Farron has today welcomed the decision to award £50m of lottery funding to the Sustrans Connect2 scheme after it topped a national poll. The scheme will improve travel in 79 communities, including in South Lakeland, by providing funding for a national network of cycle-paths and walking routes in a bid to move Britain towards more sustainable transport methods.