MP welcomes red diesel concession from HMRC
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that farmers can now use red diesel in certain vehicles if they are gritting roads this winter.
5 Nov 2013
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Farron backs community pubs
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has signed a parliamentary motion backing community pubs and asking the government to promote the take-up of rural rate relief for pubs.
4 Nov 2013
Scrap metal law is already cutting thefts, says MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the new Scrap Metal Dealers Act is already cutting crime.
4 Nov 2013
Farron calls on Cumbria PCC to sign up to cycle safety campaign
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed a campaign by the Cyclists Defence Fund calling for stronger enforcement of traffic law and better investigations of crashes.
4 Nov 2013
Farron welcomes parliamentary report to tackle nuisance calls
South Lakes MP Tim Farron, has welcomed the publication of the report of the All Party Parliamentary Group's (APPG) inquiry into the unsolicited marketing and phone calls.
31 Oct 2013
Ambleside campus work announced - MP hails latest triumph in campaign
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that after a formal contract submission process, contractors have been appointed to build the next phase of work to develop a new campus at Ambleside. This announcement by the university shows that Tim's and community campaign to bring the students back and bring further investment has been won.
31 Oct 2013