MP slams plans to cut search and rescue helicopter cover for South Lakes
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has slammed plans by the government, confirmed this week, to reduce the cover provided by RAF Search and Rescue in the Lake District.
11 Feb 2010
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'Farron ups stakes on care home charges fight - and reports County Council to Care Quality Commission'
MP Tim Farron has today upped the stakes in his campaign to prevent older people in South Lakes getting an unfair deal from the County Council.
10 Feb 2010
FLOOD WARNING EXTENSION DOESN'T GO FAR ENOUGH - FARRON
Tim Farron has this morning welcomed the announcement that telephone flood warnings will now automatically go to residents living in areas at risk of being flooded by river or lake water.
9 Feb 2010
MP urges Ambleside fight to continue
The campaign to protect the historic Charlotte Mason campus at Ambleside is far from over, says local MP Tim Farron
9 Feb 2010
Farron gives "two cheers" for new upland funding scheme
On the day that the Uplands Entry Level Scheme was finally launched by Defra Minister Huw Irranca Davies, Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs Spokesman Tim Farron has described the new scheme as a "welcome step forward" for hill farmers but warned that it would have limitations, with some tenant farmers still not guaranteed to receive funding.
9 Feb 2010
MP calls on regional development agency to safeguard jobs at Ethel Austin
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the North West Regional Development Agency to provide support to Ethel Austin and the receivers to keep the brand alive.
9 Feb 2010