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MP visits Greenodd roundabout to see progress
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has been to the site of the Greenodd roundabout to see the progress of the work.
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MP calls on govt to help cut the cost of bus travel for students
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked Transport Ministers to put pressure on bus operators to raise the upper age limit on children's fares from 16 to 18. Tim believes it would make a big difference to…
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MP backs call to make Grange crossing safer
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed a call by Network Rail executives to close a level railway crossing in Grange-Over-Sands, after it was declared it one of the region's most dangerous.
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Patient survey data shows case for keeping Hawkshead GP open
Hawkshead's MP Tim Farron has pointed to data released this morning by NHS England showing that the Hawkshead Medical Practice has the highest patient satisfaction of any GP surgery in England as…
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MP: "Allithwaite School wins £3,000 for IT equipment"
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thanked local residents after Allithwaite Primary School won IT equipment classroom worth £3,000 in a competition run by Lloyds Bank.
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MP: "5 children a week take up smoking in our area, we must act to protect their health"
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called for 'robust action from trading standards on the minority of shops that are selling cigarettes to children.'
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Farron thanks KL Coaches, Cllr McCreesh & residents for saving Hallgarth bus
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the announcement that the 44 bus route through Hallgarth is no longer under threat of closure. Tim thanked the local campaigners, Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches and…
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MP: "2,000 homes in Westmorland & Lonsdale are eligible for home heating assistance"
As British households prepare to face a cold winter, new research has revealed that 2,000 households in Westmorland and Lonsdale are eligible for assistance from their energy supplier with heating…
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MP secures further reassurances from Electricity NW
South Lakes MP Tim Farron won further reassurance from electricity bosses about street lighting. This is the latest step in Tim's campaign to save street lighting in the South Lakes.
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MP encourages Start Up Loan scheme
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is encouraging local entrepreneurs to take advantage of the Government's Start-Up Loans scheme. The scheme is a government-funded initiative that provides start-up support…