Give Cumbria more funding, not a mayor - Tim Farron tells Minister
Local MP Tim Farron has told Government ministers that residents and businesses in Cumbria don’t want yet another reorganisation of local councils.
17 Dec 2024
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Tim Farron celebrates campaign win as birth services set to be restored at Kendal maternity ward
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has warmly welcomed today’s news that birth services at Helme Chase Maternity Unit in Kendal will be reinstated, following a local community campaign.
13 Dec 2024
Tim Farron asks minister to tackle excessive second home ownership in Cumbria
Last night in Parliament, local MP Tim Farron asked the Minister for Housing and Planning to allow local councils and national park authorities to limit the number of second homes in Cumbria.
10 Dec 2024
Tim Farron secures commitment from Education Secretary to improve access to agricultural apprenticeships in Cumbria
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron asked the Secretary of State for Education to invest in level 4 agricultural apprenticeships for young people in Cumbria.
9 Dec 2024
Avanti delays leading to passengers missing late night connections to South Cumbria – MP
Local MP Tim Farron has written to the Managing Director of Avanti West Coast, Andy Mellors, urging him to take action on “unacceptable delays” which are leading to many passengers missing connections to South Cumbria.
9 Dec 2024
Tim Farron meets with Roads Minister to make case for A66 upgrade
Local MP Tim Farron, and Rishi Sunak the MP for neighbouring Richmond & Northallerton, met with the Roads Minister Lillian Greenwood this week to make the case for the planned A66 upgrade to go ahead.
6 Dec 2024