MP presses minister to give local authorities the power to increase council tax on second homes
Yesterday in Parliament, local MP Tim Farron pressed the Government to give local authorities the power to raise council tax on second homes.
16 May 2018
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MP visits thriving local pharmaceutical research company
Local MP Tim Farron has praised the recent success of Kendal Nutricare during a visit to the company's headquarters this week.
16 May 2018
MP’s ambulance shift leads to bid to make best use of hospital upgrade
Local MP Tim Farron joined ambulance technicians and paramedics, spending a shift out on a North West ambulance from Kendal's ambulance station.
14 May 2018
MP urges Government to make sure no child misses GCSE exams because of Lakes Line cancellations
Local MP Tim Farron has written a letter to the Secretary of States for Transport and Education asking them to ensure children who rely on the Lakes Line have access to their local school ahead of GCSEs next week.
14 May 2018
MP dons his running shoes to help raise money for Muscular Dystrophy research
Local MP Tim Farron joined local man Simon Blunden for a run around Kendal to help him with his campaign to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy research.
14 May 2018
Sack Northern! – MP launches petition to remove rail company from Lakes Line
Local MP Tim Farron has launched a petition calling on the rail company Northern to give up the Lakes Line franchise.
9 May 2018