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Farron asks parliamentary questions about broadband roll out
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has this morning tabled a series of questions about the lack of clarity about the broadband roll out in Cumbria.
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MP: 'Morecambe Bay A&E pressures show need for more services at WGH'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today said that pressure must be alleviated on Lancaster Royal Infirmary after figures released by the BBC show that the hospitals trust missed targets.
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Farron meets Floods Minister to make the case for more funding
Flooding Minister Dan Rogerson MP offered the meeting after Tim raised local concerns in the House of Commons.
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Farron pledges to help local business after mis-treatment by banks
Local MP Tim Farron attended the Bully Banks campaign day in Westminster to show his support for local SMEs damaged by the misconduct of high street banks. He met with local businesses who are one of…
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MP calls on residents to host another 'Big Gig' event
Our Big Gig will once again host hundreds of music events in communities across the country from 11 to 13 July 2014, with grants and support available for event organisers who wish to programme…
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Farron: 'On 1 April thousands of people will see a tax cut'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has reminded people that on 1 April, over 200,000 people in Cumbria will be receiving a tax cut thanks to the Liberal Democrats.
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Apprenticeships boost South Lakes economy by nearly £1.5 million - Farron
As part of National Apprentice Week, new research highlighted by South Lakes MP Tim Farron has spelt out the local benefits of apprentices. In Westmorland & Lonsdale apprenticeships are believed…
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MP praises farming contribution to the economy
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has said that the agriculture sector 'is an economic success story and has bucked the trend in recent years'.
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Farron: 'Let's make National Apprenticeship Week a success'
At the start of National Apprenticeship Week, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has pointed to figures that show that half of businesses are looking to take on an apprentice as "good news". Tim also urged…
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MP asks for urgent action over Longpool bridge
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has attended a meeting on Friday afternoon to call for action over the roadworks at Longpool. The meeting was organised by the Federation of Small Business (FSB) and was…
