MP denounces consultation on future of Kendal Post Office a ‘sham’ after Government announces support for closure
Local MP Tim Farron has hit out at the Conservative Government after they endorsed the closure of Kendal Post Office.
4 Dec 2018
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MP urges Prime Minister to ‘get a grip and intervene’ over rail chaos
Local MP Tim Farron has written to the Prime Minister, Theresa May, urging her to intervene over the current crisis on the railways in Cumbria.
29 Nov 2018
MP secures meeting with health minister to make the case for more funding for mental health provision in Cumbria
On the floor of the House of Commons this morning, South Lakes MP Tim Farron secured a meeting with the health minister to discuss problems surrounding mental health in Cumbria.
29 Nov 2018
Kendal Lib Dems push to make sure new development doesn’t lead to flooding
Local Liberal Democrat councillors Jon Owen and Stephen Coleman are working to make sure that a proposed new housing development in Kendal doesn't cause flooding problems for local residents.
29 Nov 2018
MP and councillors call on local residents to help close second home tax loophole
South Lakes MP Tim Farron and local Lib Dem councillors are calling on local residents to help them close a loophole which lets second home owners avoid paying council tax.
29 Nov 2018
MP wins extra NHS dental places for the South Lakes
Local health bosses have agreed to increase contracts of local NHS Dental practices in the South Lakes so they can see and treat more patients after a campaign by MP Tim Farron.
29 Nov 2018