Farron concerned for Kendal staff as FOCUS goes into administration
Local MP Tim Farron has called on the administrators of FOCUS DIY to look at selling the Kendal site to a competitor to safeguard jobs in our area.
25 May 2011
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Farron welcomes Supermarket regulator as a first step in his fair-trade for British farmers campaign
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron has welcomed the publication of the draft bill that will lead to a supermarket ombudsman.
25 May 2011
MP expresses concern at day centre closures
Local MP Tim Farron has expressed concern at the news that the Tory-led Cumbria County Council is cutting funding for older people day centres across the South Lakes, undermining the viability of the service.
24 May 2011
MP backs call for Yorkshire Dales NPA to hand over community building to local groups
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and called on them to hand over the community building on Main Street in Sedbergh to ensure its continued use by local charities and community groups.
24 May 2011
‘Banks must lend to South Lakes small businesses’ - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has renewed calls to the Government to keep up the pressure on banks, making sure that they are allowing credit to get through to small businesses as promised.
24 May 2011
Farron welcomes war on red tape for farmers
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, has welcomed the recent report by Richard MacDonald which was aimed at finding ways to reduce the amount of red tape faced by farmers.
24 May 2011