MP makes last ditch attempt to save local bus service
As the future of the Carnforth Connect bus service hangs in the balance, local MP, Tim Farron, has written to Lancashire County Council to urge them to save the popular bus route.
11 Jul 2006
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Local MP tackles traffic problems in Kirkby Lonsdale
Local MP, Tim Farron, says that he is confident that a solution can be found to Kirkby Lonsdale's traffic and parking problems.
11 Jul 2006
MP welcomes news that police force merger will not go ahead
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed today's news that the merger of Cumbria and Lancashire police is now unlikely to go ahead. The news follows a long campaign by Tim, and others, against merger.
10 Jul 2006
Utility companies must work with more co-ordination
Local MP Tim Farron has launched a push to get utility companies to work with more co-ordination following news that Transco will be digging up Stricklandgate in Kendal so soon after the new pedestrian priority scheme has been completed. Cumbria County Council had tried to find out if any work was planned, but only found out about Transco's plans once the scheme was finished.
6 Jul 2006
MP wins victory over train horn noise nuisance
Local MP Tim Farron has been given assurances by Transport Minister Derek Twigg that a partial solution is in sight to reduce the noise nuisance created by trains as they arrive at Windermere station - trains hoot three times within 185 metres on their way into the station, and again on their way out. Residents of Droomer Stile and Ghyll Road had contacted Tim asking him to step in and help.
4 Jul 2006
Surprise expressed at Ambulance Service laying blame
Local MP Tim Farron has expressed surprise at Cumbria Ambulance Service's apparent decision to blame local First Responders for the issues with the service in the Langdale area.
4 Jul 2006