MP backs defibrillator campaign
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed a campaign being run by the new Chairman of Cumbria County Council trying to raise money for 100 defibrillators in 100 days.
11 Jul 2013
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Farron helps protect stewardship schemes for upland farmers
Local MP Tim Farron, who is Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Hill Farming, has thanked his colleagues for their hard work and said that recent announcements by Defra that all 1,600 Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) schemes will be renewed showed what a small group of MP's can do.
10 Jul 2013
Affordable flood insurance agreement is welcomed by MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that a deal has been struck between the Government and the insurance industry which paves the way for a new scheme to ensure that people who live in homes with a high risk of flooding will continue to have access to affordable insurance. Tim has said that local residents will benefit from this deal.
10 Jul 2013
MP: "Government university review offers 'Long term roadmap' for Ambleside campus"
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called the Government's Witty review a 'blueprint for Ambleside Campus and the University of Cumbria'. Tim has called for the university to work with local science and hi-tech businesses to create a 'hub' in South Cumbria.
10 Jul 2013
Farron takes 'safety on the sands' campaign to parliament
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thrown his support behind the Westmorland Gazette's campaign to raise awareness about the dangers posed to walkers on the Morecambe Bay sands. Today he submitted an Early Day Motion to Parliament, backing the campaign.
9 Jul 2013
MP welcomes future of farming report
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed a government review into the opportunities and barriers faced by people starting careers in British farming.
9 Jul 2013