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Farron pledges hydro renaissance
Shadow Defra Secretary Tim Farron MP has today pledged a major investment in green energy and specifically hydro power for the Lakes.
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Farron calls for inquiry into 'scandal' of lack of doctors at Westmorland General Hospital
Local MP Tim Farron has demanded an immediate inquiry into the fact that, on four occasions in recent weeks, there has not been a single doctor on duty at Westmorland General Hospital over night.
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Farron welcomes setting of General Election date
Tim Farron has welcomed the Prime Minister's decision to call a General Election for Thursday May 6th.
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MP holds successful meeting with National Heart Tsar
Yesterday afternoon, local MP Tim Farron met with Professor Roger Boyle the National Director for Heart Disease and Stroke Vascular Programme - the so-called 'Heart Tsar'.
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Farron Hails Mountain Rescue funding progress
Tim Farron has welcomed indications this week from Home office minister David Hanson that Mountain Rescue teams in England may get increased home office funding for certain pieces of equipment.
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MP praises local council as they announce plastic recycling pilot
MP Tim Farron has hailed the decision of South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) to offer a pilot scheme for plastic recycling in our area.
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MP rolls up his sleeves to help local business beelocal
South Lakes MP Tim Farron on Monday spent a morning with local business 'beelocal' meeting local producers and rolling up his sleeves and making deliveries in South Lakeland.
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MP TACKLES GOVERNMENT HEART TSAR IN BID TO BRING HEART UNIT BACK TO WESTMORLAND GENERAL
Progress towards bringing a heart unit back to the south lakes will take another step forward today when local MP Tim Farron meets with heart tsar Professor Roger Boyle in a bid to bring a new heart…
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MP in Last Ditch Bid to Secure Thousands of Pounds for Local Pensioners
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has launched a final attempt to secure thousands of pounds in underpaid state pensions for his constituents before a deadline on 5th April.
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MP calls for south Cumbria to be given its own out-of-hours GP service
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today written to the Sue Page, Chief Executive of NHS Cumbria, calling on her to provide the South Lakes with its own out of hours GP service, and safeguard the…