MP Celebrates Pub Reopening
The Watermill Inn and Brewery at Ings was reopened earlier today by local MP Tim Farron.
12 Feb 2016
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Farron Condemns Kendal Court Closure
The decision to close Kendal Magistrates' Court and County Court shows "total disregard" for local communities whose access to the justice system will be harmed, according to South Lakeland MP Tim Farron.
11 Feb 2016
Farron Criticises Free School Meal Funding Cut As Rural Schools Are Hit
Almost 100 small rural schools across Cumbria face a funding cut of £2300, following the government's decision to axe free school meals funding. South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has called for the government to provide support for these schools, amidst fears that teaching budgets will take the hit to make up for this.
11 Feb 2016
Farron Criticises Lakes Line Electrification Delays
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has criticised government delays which will see the electrification of the Lakes Line pushed back to as late as 2024, and urged the government to press ahead with the work.
11 Feb 2016
Farron Chairs Roundtable On Child Refugees
South Lakes MP Tim Farron today chaired an emergency cross-party summit to look at the question of how Britain can support child refugees.
10 Feb 2016
Farron Calls For Affordable Housing In Rural Areas
Local MP Tim Farron yesterday spoke in a housing debate in parliament about the urgent need for a long-term plan for affordable housing, focusing on the challenges facing rural areas such as South Lakeland, in particular due to second homes. Tim called for a range of measures to alleviate this crisis.
10 Feb 2016