Council confirms Royalty Cinema as cultural asset in local plan
The Royalty Cinema in Bowness is likely to be deemed a 'cultural asset' thanks to moves by Liberal Democrat councillors on South Lakeland District Council.
2 Jul 2018
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‘A huge success and a joy’ – Lakes Line heritage service gets glowing review from passengers
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed a passenger survey from the independent transport user watchdog, Transport Focus, which describes the interim rail service provided by West Coast Railways on the Lakes Line as "a huge success".
29 Jun 2018
Government must follow Transport Committee’s advice and put Lakes Line electrification back on the table - MP
Commenting on the new report from the House of Commons Transport Committee which called for the Government to re-think their decision to cancel Lakes Line electrification, local MP Tim Farron said:
28 Jun 2018
MP to host ‘Town Hall meeting’ in Milnthorpe
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will host his next 'Town Hall meeting' next Thursday at St Thomas' Church Milnthorpe from 7pm to 9pm.
28 Jun 2018
MP takes ‘Sack Northern’ petition to Downing Street
This afternoon South Lakes MP Tim Farron handed over the first 5,000 signatures to 10 Downing Street calling for Northern to be removed from operating the Furness and Lakes Lines.
28 Jun 2018
Government’s failure to set aside new NHS cash for public health is another kick in the teeth for Cumbria – MP
Local MP Tim Farron has criticised the Government's decision not to increase money for public health as part of their recent announcement on health spending.
26 Jun 2018