MP warns that community policing is 'at risk' from police cuts
Plans to reduce the number of police officers in Cumbria by 30 have led South Lakes MP Tim Farron to warn that the county's community policing strategy is at risk.
15 Feb 2010
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Farron celebrates new law to bring cheaper water bills for South Lakes
Thousands of people in South Lakeland could pay less for their water bills after the Government accepted proposals put forward by the Liberal Democrats for new 'social tariffs'. Elderly people and families on low incomes are now set to receive lower water bills.
15 Feb 2010
MP calls on county council to safeguard Staveley and Arnside Fire stations
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has this today called on Cumbria County Council to commit to safeguarding Arnside and Staveley fire stations from closure.
11 Feb 2010
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
'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