First success for MP's Campaign for Better Rural Broadband
Tim Farron MP has secured the extension of the North Cumbria Broadband pilot scheme to cover the whole county.
24 Nov 2010
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Farron confirms bright future for Torchlight after discussions with Cumbria Police
Tim Farron met last week with Cumbria's Chief Constable Craig Mackey to press for reassurances about the future of Kendal's popular torchlight procession.
23 Nov 2010
Cabinet Minister's first green round table held in the South Lakes
Cabinet Minister Chris Huhne MP held his first green round table meeting in the South Lakes this weekend with local schemes like Kentmere Hydro and manufacturers like Gilkes and NJO lighting from Kendal.
23 Nov 2010
Tim calls on Government to end second home subsidy
South Lakeland MP, Tim Farron, has today called on the Government to end second home council tax subsidy.
23 Nov 2010
Rural poverty report demands action - Farron calls for fuel duty reduction in Cumbria
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, is calling for the Rural Fuel Duty scheme which is to be piloted in the Scottish Highlands and remote Islands to be rolled out in England and, in particular the Lake District.
23 Nov 2010
Farron launches Dentistry campaign
Tim Farron MP has today launched a campaign to clear the waiting list and allow every person in the South Lakes to have access to a NHS dentist.
22 Nov 2010