News
Eden Lakes County Councillor, Neil Hughes, writes to the Herald to flag problem with future funding for Eden
Neil Hughes
Search
News
Cumbria Household Waste Recycling Centres to reopen with restrictions in place
The Labour/Liberal Democrat executive of Cumbria County Council have decided that their Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will be reopened from Tuesday 12 May for a restricted service…
News
Leader's tribute to resilient council staff
The leader of Eden District Council, Liberal Democrat councillor Virginia Taylor, has paid tribute to the authority's staff for their dedication and resilience in keeping services running during the…
News
MP joins calls to end frozen pensions for veterans abroad ahead of 75th anniversary of VE Day
Ahead of the 75th anniversary of VE Day tomorrow, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thrown his weight behind the campaign for the Government to restore full state pensions to World War Two veterans who…
News
MP urges people not to travel to the Lake District this bank holiday weekend
Ahead of the bank holiday weekend, local MP Tim Farron is calling for people not to travel to the Lake District to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
News
MP secures assurance from Minister of financial package for dairy farmers
South Lakes MP has secured an assurance from DEFRA Secretary George Eustice that the Government are working on a financial support package for dairy farmers that have been severely affected by the…
News
MP urges Government to commit to 12-month support package for hospitality and tourism in Parliament
During a debate in Parliament last night on the coronavirus pandemic, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged ministers to agree to a 12-month financial settlement to support the UK's hospitality and tourism…
News
MP joins cross-party campaign to give nurseries financial support during coronavirus crisis
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined MPs from across the House of Commons in urging the Government to reverse their decision not to give nurseries full access to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
News
South Lakes MP welcomes funding support for small B&Bs
Commenting on todays' announcement from the Government of an additional £617 million to help businesses who are currently missing out, including small bed and breakfasts, local MP Tim Farron said:…
News
MP welcomes GSK decision to keep on staff during coronavirus crisis
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has challenged the management of GSK not to go ahead with plans to lay off staff during the coronavirus crisis.