South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thanked the local community after the University of Cumbria today confirmed plans to bring 700 students back to Ambleside. Tim joined other local community representatives at the Ambleside campus today to hear University managers explain that they will now present a business case to their board in May.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called for an urgent investigation into the health regulator Monitor, after its Interim Chief Executive admitted that it had failed to act with due diligence over the University Hospitals of Morecambe NHS Trust (UHMBT).
"RURAL HOUSING CRISIS IS NOT ABOUT BUILDINGS, IT'S ABOUT PEOPLE" SAYS FARRON AT AFFORDABLE HOUSING EVENT
Cumbrian MP, Tim Farron, has today hailed Will Cockbain as it was announced last week that he is standing down from his position as Uplands spokesperson for the National Farmers Union (NFU) after 8 years to take up a position on the Board of Natural England.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron and County Councillor Clare Feeney-Johnson are backing a campaign led by local residents on Hunters Croft to get Kendal's 30 mile per hour (mph) zone extended to cover the junction of their road and the Shap Road.
Following this morning's announcement by Liberal Democrat Transport Minister, Norman Baker, Tim has welcome news that the Government will be investing an additional £11million in the Green Bus Fund.
