South Lakes village saved from power cut by MP
Villagers in Levens won't have their power turned off today after local MP Tim Farron made United Utilities bosses see sense.
11 Jan 2010
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Farron asks emergency command to help to get animal feed to farm animals
MP Tim Farron has contacted Cumbria's emergency command - headed by Chief Constable Craig Mackey - to ask him to enable deliveries of animal feed to get through the snows to farms.
11 Jan 2010
MP launches campaign for better response to extreme weather
Following the chaos in South Lakeland on this week's roads and pavements caused by the heavy snowfall, local MP Tim Farron will be launching his campaign for a better response to extreme weather.
8 Jan 2010
Farron welcomes "green" loans for South Lakeland farmers
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has encouraged local farmers to "go-green" and reduce their impact on the environment by signing up for energy efficiency loans.
6 Jan 2010
Farron gives his top tips for beating the cold this winter
Local MP Tim Farron has teamed up with Age Concern South Lakeland to draw up six top tips to ensure older people remain well and warm this winter.
5 Jan 2010
MP welcomes new joint effort to clear the ice
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the moves by South Lakeland District Council and the Lib Dem-run local committee of the County Council to work together in the effort to clear pathways and car parks from compacted snow and ice.
5 Jan 2010