Small rural GPs surgeries in Cumbria are losing funding every year as the government phases out its 'Minimum Practice Income Guarantee'. The latest tranche of funding is being removed this month. Tim Farron says that this risks the future of those surgeries unless government acts quickly.
The government has this week overturned its restrictions on free-range chickens following pressure from South Lakes MP Tim Farron. Tim has welcomed the move, saying it provides relief for local poultry farmers and gives consumers choice.
A report released by a leading social care charity shows that across the country more than 900 care workers a day are leaving the profession, leading to growing staff shortages.
Parking and traffic problems in Oxenholme village are getting worse according to Tim Farron who has surveyed local residents to listen to their views.
This Wednesday Tim Farron will be holding his 'football surgeries' at play areas throughout Kendal.
South Cumbria is one of six areas across the country where the government has chosen to fast-track plans for vast cuts. Last week a senior Conservative minister refused to rule out cuts to local health services.
