Four weeks left until flood grant deadline
With just four weeks left until the deadline, local MP Tim Farron is encouraging all residents who were affected by last winter's floods to apply for a flood grant of up to £5000.
3 Mar 2017
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'Beautiful' Lake District outperforms rival tourist destinations
New research by VisitEngland shows the enduring popularity of the Lake District as a leading British tourist destination. South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed the report as a positive sign for the local economy and praised all those who work in the Lake District tourist economy.
3 Mar 2017
IPCC report into Poppi Worthington case published
Commenting on the publication today (3rd March) of the IPCC report into the Poppi Worthington case, Tim said:
3 Mar 2017
Farron: Government must listen to watchdog cuts warning
South Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has welcomed a report today by the police watchdog which has rated the County's police force as "good". However, he has warned that the government must heed the watchdog's warning about the impact of cuts.
2 Mar 2017
Farron opens Lakes Hospitality Trade Show
Local MP Tim Farron yesterday opened the 42nd Lakes Hospitality Trade Show, which celebrates and promotes the area's hospitality sector. One hundred of the leading lights from across the local hospitality industry were present, to welcome over a thousand visitors to the event.
2 Mar 2017
Digital skills no use without decent broadband access - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed plans to expand digital skills training, set out in the government's digital strategy launched today. However, he has pointed out that digital skills will not help to boost the economy without access to decent broadband.
1 Mar 2017