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Council confirms Royalty Cinema as cultural asset in local plan
The Royalty Cinema in Bowness is likely to be deemed a 'cultural asset' thanks to moves by Liberal Democrat councillors on South Lakeland District Council.
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‘A huge success and a joy’ – Lakes Line heritage service gets glowing review from passengers
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed a passenger survey from the independent transport user watchdog, Transport Focus, which describes the interim rail service provided by West Coast Railways on the…
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Government must follow Transport Committee’s advice and put Lakes Line electrification back on the table - MP
Commenting on the new report from the House of Commons Transport Committee which called for the Government to re-think their decision to cancel Lakes Line electrification, local MP Tim Farron said:
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MP to host ‘Town Hall meeting’ in Milnthorpe
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will host his next 'Town Hall meeting' next Thursday at St Thomas' Church Milnthorpe from 7pm to 9pm.
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MP takes ‘Sack Northern’ petition to Downing Street
This afternoon South Lakes MP Tim Farron handed over the first 5,000 signatures to 10 Downing Street calling for Northern to be removed from operating the Furness and Lakes Lines.
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Government’s failure to set aside new NHS cash for public health is another kick in the teeth for Cumbria – MP
Local MP Tim Farron has criticised the Government's decision not to increase money for public health as part of their recent announcement on health spending.
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‘Stop passing the buck’ – MP blasts health authorities over not licensing vital drugs for people with Phenylketonuria
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has hit out over buck-passing between health authorities in Britain which is leading to a vital drug being denied for people with Phenylketonuria,
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New emergency services masts are a missed opportunity to improve mobile coverage for local people – MP
Local MP Tim Farron has criticised the Government's decision not to allow provision for better mobile coverage on new emergency services masts being built in some South Lakes villages.
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Minister agrees to MP’s calls for Lakes marketing campaign following rail chaos
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed commitments from the Government to get Northern Rail to fund a marketing campaign for the Lake District.
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MP calls for new rail franchise for Cumbria
Local MP Tim Farron has called for there to be a new rail franchise for the three local train lines that operate in Cumbria.