MP puts forward legislation for councils to limit second homes in Cumbria
Last night in Parliament, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron put forward an amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill to give councils new powers to restrict second homes.
Last night in Parliament, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron put forward an amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill to give councils new powers to restrict second homes.
Tonight in Parliament, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron voted against the Government's controversial trade deals with Australia and New Zealand.
Last night, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron and senior clinicians met with the Health Minister Helen Whately to call for urgent action to address Britain's cancer crisis.
Commenting on the breaking news that the Government have given the green light for controversial plans to build a coal mine in Cumbria, local MP Tim Farron said: "This decision cancels out all the progress Britain has made on renewable energy. The Government's environmental credentials are yet again left in tatters.
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron urged Health Ministers to work with the Department for Housing to address the lack of affordable homes which is exacerbating the social care staffing crisis in Cumbria.
Last night, Liberal Democrats on Kendal Town Council voted in favour of urging the Government to give local authorities the power to tackle the affordable housing crisis in Kendal.