MP backs residents over Bowness electricity blackouts
For the last few days, many homes and businesses and the surrounding area have been dealing with frequent electricity blackouts.
29 Nov 2010
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Local MP presents prize to Christmas card winner
Tim Farron MP has announced the long-awaited results of his annual Christmas card competition. He presented the first prize to Joe Tully, aged 7, at Crosscrake Primary School this morning.
29 Nov 2010
Farron slams Tory-led County Council for again suggesting on street parking charges
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today slammed county council proposals for charging for on-street parking.
26 Nov 2010
MP calls roundtable to save the 'Great North Swim'
Tim Farron MP is meeting with Great North Swim managers, businesses and others to plan a way forward to save the event next year.
26 Nov 2010
Tim gets Ministerial support for his call for an end to second home council tax subsidy
Speaking in the House of Commons this morning, Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, again called on the government to cut the council tax subsidy available to second home owners.
25 Nov 2010
Farron urges 'post office fight back' in the South Lakes
South Lakes Tim Farron MP has asked Lib Dem Postal Services Minister Ed Davey to ask to reinstate a Post Office in Cartmel and to help secure the future of Levens Post Office.
24 Nov 2010