Farron calls for a review of business rates
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called for a fresh review of business rates after complaints from local businesses.
11 Feb 2013
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Farron throws backing behind Sports Trust
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament calling in support of a newly established charity, the Tony Ward Trust, which aims to increase participation and address the numerous barriers to achievement in sport for youngsters in Cumbria.
11 Feb 2013
'We need to see the broadband plan' - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on Cumbria County Council to release their plan for the county's broadband project. Yesterday the council announced that work would start this spring, but no details have been released about which communities will be connected and when.
8 Feb 2013
Tim calls for Cumbrian rural entrepreneurs to come forward for govt scheme
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on aspiring rural entrepreneurs from Cumbria to put themselves forward for a specialist training scheme announced today.
6 Feb 2013
Farron backs financial fair play in the Football League
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament backing the Financial Fair Play measures introduced by the Football League, aimed at ensuring clubs no longer spend beyond their means in an attempt to achieve promotion. The motion also commends innovative ticket pricing schemes and measures to boost attendances by League clubs.
4 Feb 2013
Farron welcomes New Homes Bonus for South Lakes
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the announcement of over £200,000 in grants to South Lakeland District Council under the Government's New Homes Bonus scheme, effectively doubling their council tax revenue on new builds and previously empty homes.
4 Feb 2013