MP welcomes unemployment rate fall
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed today's unemployment figures from the Office of National Statistics, which show a further fall in the number of unemployed people in Westmorland and Lonsdale.
11 Jun 2014
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MP backs young entrepreneurs scheme
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today encouraged Cumbria's bidding entrepreneurs to enter a scheme to find the top businesses of tomorrow.
11 Jun 2014
Farron gives support to carers week
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has given his support to local carers during Carers Week, which runs from June 9 to 15.
11 Jun 2014
Farron: Government should look at VAT cut for tourism sector
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thrown his weight behind calls for a VAT cut for the tourism sector. Tim recognises the critical role that tourism plays for the local economy in the Lake District.
10 Jun 2014
Chris Hogg joins Lib Dem SLDC cabinet
Peter Thornton, the leader of South Lakeland District Council, will tonight announce a single change to the Cabinet of the Lib Dem run council. David Evans is stepping down from the cabinet and will be replaced by Kendal Castle councillor Chris Hogg.
10 Jun 2014
Time for trust for safeguard the 3 hospital sites - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron today commented on the news that John Cowdall, the Chair of the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust is stepping down.
10 Jun 2014