Farron backs 'Rural Oscars' and asks local businesses to nominate themselves
The ninth annual Countryside Alliance Awards are now open for public nominations, and Tim Farron MP is urging the local community to get nominating.
19 Sep 2013
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MP and councillors hold public meeting on Fellside
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will be attending a public meeting at the Fellside Centre, which has been organised by local councillor Giles Archibald. The event will take place on Friday 20 September 2013 at 6pm.
13 Sep 2013
MP welcomes yet another unemployment drop
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed figures which show a further fall in the number of unemployed people in Westmorland and Lonsdale.
11 Sep 2013
MP backs 'Buy early' heating oil campaign
The 'Buy Oil Early' campaign has been launched by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE), Citizens Advice and the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers, who highlight that early orders can benefit from lower prices and prompt delivery of fuel.
11 Sep 2013
Farron signs NFU farming charter
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has become one of the first MP's in the country to sign the National Farming Union's Back British Farming Charter.
11 Sep 2013
Farron praises Councillor Mary Orr as she steps down following medical advice
Mary was first elected to represent Levens ward in a by-election in 2011, following the untimely death of long serving councillor Brenda Woof. Mary was re-elected in 2012, but has now been advised by her doctor that she should step down.
10 Sep 2013