Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has urged the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, to consider a complete overhaul of mileage allowances for volunteers who donate their time, vehicle and free service to sustain our public services; Tim is concerned that increases in petrol costs are pricing volunteers off the roads and out of service.
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron held a Youth Forum last week, to meet with local school students and get their opinions on both local and national issues.
Local MP Tim Farron has put down a parliamentary motion marking the 10th anniversary of the outbreak of the disease.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today issued a pubic challenge to the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of the University of Cumbria, Professor Peter Strike. In congratulating him on his appointment, Tim has also challenged Professor Strike to set up a review into the potential to bring back more undergraduate students to Ambleside.
Reacting to the news today that Defra have suspended the sell-off of thousands of acres of the Forestry Commission estate, South Lakes MP Tim Farron said:
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron will be attending a local teaching assistants support group on Monday to discuss Cumbria County Council's proposed changes to their salary and employment terms and conditions
