Final bank in Grange set to close
Commenting on the news that the last remaining bank in Grange-over-Sands, Lloyds, has announced its closure, local MP Tim Farron said:
28 Feb 2019
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MP urges minister to investigate why young people with eating disorders in Cumbria are falling through the gaps
During a debate in Parliament this morning on Eating Disorder Awareness Week, local MP Tim Farron urged the mental health minister Jackie Doyle-Price to personally investigate why so many young people with eating disorders aren't being picked up by health officials.
27 Feb 2019
Lib Dem council votes through £6m for new affordable homes as part of annual budget
Tonight, Lib Dem-run South Lakeland District Council passed its annual budget which included a £6m boost to housing associations to build new affordable homes.
27 Feb 2019
Decision to close local stations marks the end of commercial local radio - MP
Commenting on the news that Global have announced the closure of local commercial radio stations Smooth Lake District and Heart Cumbria and North Lancashire, local MP Tim Farron said:
26 Feb 2019
MP backs River Kent flood defence plans in Parliament
Local MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament in support of the flood defence plans for the River Kent.
26 Feb 2019
MP meets with rail bosses to make the case not to close South Cumbria’s railways over Easter weekend
Local MP Tim Farron has urged Network Rail to scrap plans to close the two main rail lines that run through South Cumbria over Easter weekend.
25 Feb 2019