MP encourages parents to attend maternity services meeting
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is encouraging parents to have their views heard on local maternity services at a meeting next week.
4 Jan 2017
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Commons farmers must not be left behind - Farron
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that 91% of the 2016 farm support payments have now been paid, but has warned that common land farmers must not be left until last to receive their money.
4 Jan 2017
South Lakes set for multi-million affordable homes boost
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that South Lakeland will benefit from over £2million of funds to help tackle the problems caused by high levels of second home ownership.
3 Jan 2017
MP slams rail fare increases
A report released today shows that UK commuters pay up to 6 times more on rail fares than their European counterparts. Local MP Tim Farron has criticised train companies for the latest price increases, following the news that Virgin and Northern Rail have increased fares by 2.4% and 2.2% respectively.
3 Jan 2017
MP urges online safety as dating app crime emerges
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has urged residents to take care online, as he reveals that over the last two years, the first crimes linked to dating apps have taken place in Cumbria.
21 Dec 2016
Council Tax Reduction Scheme gives boost to most vulnerable
As money gets tight approaching Christmas, local MP Tim Farron has thanked the District Council for choosing to continue a scheme which will give a boost to those facing the greatest hardship.
21 Dec 2016