Fuel duty rise will have disproportionate impact on rural communities
Local MP Tim Farron has hit out at today's rise in fuel duty which will have a disproportionate impact on rural communities like the South Lakes.
4 Sep 2009
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Closure of village schools is direct result of lack of affordable homes in rural areas
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the publication of a report by the National Housing Federation (NHF), and called on housing and planning authorities to step up their game before our rural communities die.
4 Sep 2009
Innovative thinking could bring huge benefits for South Lakes from 'High Speed 2'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news this morning that Network Rail's preferred route for 'High Speed 2' shadows the West Coast Main Line, and has called for thought to be given to the best use of the existing line once the new one is built.
26 Aug 2009
MP urges new owner to "preserve spirit of classic film" in 'Withnail and I' house
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that a new buyer has been found for Sleddale Hall near Shap, but has urged the new owner (Mr Tim Ellis of Canterbury) to preserve the spirit of the classic film in his development of the property.
25 Aug 2009
'Solutions to missed ambulance targets are obvious' says MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has responded to the news that the North West Ambulance Service is missing its response targets in Cumbria by reiterating his call for ambulances to be allowed to take patients to the Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal.
25 Aug 2009
Local residents urged to join MP in cancer unit petition handover
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is set to join thousands of local residents as he hands over his petition for a cancer treatment unit in Kendal on 3 October 2009. Tim will also be highlighting the distance cancer patients currently have to travel by walking through the night from the Royal Preston Hospital to the Westmorland General.
25 Aug 2009