Ambleside Lib Dem county councillor welcomes decision to reopen library next month
Local Liberal Democrat County Councillor Will Clark has welcomed the news that Ambleside library will reopen next month.
28 Sep 2020
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Lib Dem councillor welcomes cheaper parking in Ulverston
Local Liberal Democrat councillor Janet Willis has welcomed the introduction of cheaper parking at the Buxton Place car park in Ulverston.
25 Sep 2020
MP raises a mug in support of ‘most important ever’ Macmillan Coffee Morning
Local MP Tim Farron has today raised a mug in support of Macmillan's Coffee Morning and is encouraging residents in the South Lakes to do the same.
25 Sep 2020
Winter Economic Plan a step in the right direction in campaign to protect Lake District hospitality and tourism industry - MP
Commenting on the Chancellor's Winter Economic Plan which was announced this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron said: "I welcome the fact that the Chancellor has announced a winter package of support with bespoke measures for the hospitality and tourism sector - something which myself and Cumbria Tourism have been campaigning for since the end of April.
24 Sep 2020
MP demands Government keep promise that renters won’t be evicted because of economic consequences of pandemic
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged the Government to keep their promise that no renter who has lost income due to coronavirus would lose their home.
24 Sep 2020
MP secures Urgent Question to challenge Government on eviction loophole
South Lakes MP and Liberal Democrat Housing Spokesperson Tim Farron has secured an Urgent Question in the House of Commons following a loophole in the Government's legislation to end the eviction ban, which has left an estimated 55,000 households at risk of being evicted since Monday.
24 Sep 2020