Local councillor to lead protest march against Old Hutton power station plans
Local Liberal Democrat councillor Hazel Hodgson will lead a protest march this Friday (21st) against plans for a power station in Old Hutton.
17 Sep 2018
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‘Perverse’ government funding scheme is leading to schools not being able to afford taking children with special needs - MP
Local MP Tim Farron has criticised the Government's "perverse" funding scheme which is leading to schools not being able to afford to take on children with special needs.
14 Sep 2018
Government’s agriculture bill is a seven-year notice to quit for Cumbria’s farmers – MP
Local MP Tim Farron has hit out at the Government's new agriculture bill which announces a seven-year phasing out of direct payments for farmers.
14 Sep 2018
‘Keep our communities alive’ - MP launches second homes petition at Westmorland County Show
At the Westmorland County Show yesterday, South Lakes MP Tim Farron launched a petition to tackle the effect excessive second home ownership is having on local communities.
14 Sep 2018
MP helps launch manifesto for ‘Cinderella service’ radiotherapy
South Lakes MP Tim Farron helped launch the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Radiotherapy's manifesto yesterday which calls on the Government to increase its investment in radiotherapy and improve access to treatment.
13 Sep 2018
MP welcomes successful Cumbrian businesswomen to Parliament
South Lakes MP Tim Farron met with some of the successful Cumbrian finalists at this year's Enterprise Vision Awards for women in business in the North West in Parliament this week.
12 Sep 2018