Massive response to MP’s radiotherapy petition
Thousands of local people have signed South Lakes MP Tim Farron's petition to bring a radiotherapy unit to Westmorland General Hospital.
30 Oct 2017
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Farron calls for government to take action to limit damage caused by excessive second home ownership
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has put down a motion in the House of Commons calling on the government to change the planning law so that property owners will have to apply for planning permission to change a family home into a second home.
30 Oct 2017
MP completes half marathon to raise money for local mental health charity
Local MP Tim Farron has raised over £800 for local mental health charity South Lakeland Mind after running a half marathon in Kendal this weekend.
23 Oct 2017
MP calls on government to fast track new qualifications which will help the hospitality industry recruit local people
Local MP Tim Farron has put down a motion in the House of Commons calling on the government to fast track new qualifications which will help the hospitality industry recruit local people.
20 Oct 2017
Can Tim help? MP holds Saturday advice surgery
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will host his next advice surgery this Saturday at Victoria Hall in Grange-over-Sands from 10am to 11am.
20 Oct 2017
Farron urges government to press ahead with financial fraud ‘hotline’ plans
Local MP Tim Farron has called on the government to press ahead with plans to set up a new telephone hotline for victims of financial fraud.
19 Oct 2017