Farron launches petition for national carers card
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron today launched his petition for the introduction of a national carers' card that would allow carers to go free to an event to support a disabled person.
15 Jul 2009
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Farron raises concern about number of ambulances responding to 999 calls without a paramedic
Concerns about the ability of Cumbrian ambulances to respond effectively to 999 calls have been raised by South Lakeland MP Tim Farron, who has highlighted the alarming number of ambulances that are reportedly being sent out without a paramedic.
15 Jul 2009
Tim Farron MP champions the cause of Water Saving Week
Next week marks the arrival of the first ever national Water Saving Week. Yesterday Shadow Secretary of State for Defra Tim Farron hosted a press conference in Parliament to launch the week. As the MP for one of Britain's wettest constituencies, containing many of Cumbria's Lakes and enjoying one of the highest levels of rainfall, Tim made the point that we can easily make the mistake of thinking that water is an infinite resource.
15 Jul 2009
Local MP's Charity Triathlon is a tri-umph
This weekend saw local MP Tim Farron hit the lanes - and lakes - of his constituency in aid of local charity 'Cancer Care South Lakes'. The triathlon took Tim from the most northerly point to the most southerly point of the constituency and had him running, rowing and cycling.
15 Jul 2009
Farron calls on United Utilities to fix sewage leak in Bowness
United Utilities should fix the flooding problem outside Bowness Tourist Information Centre according to South Lakeland MP Tim Farron, who has called on the water company to repair a drain leaking raw sewage outside of the building.
14 Jul 2009
MP challenges Cumbria health bosses: are we ready for swine flu?
With reports estimating that there could be over 100,000 new cases of Swine flu diagnosed a day by the end of August, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked Cumbria PCT to reveal how they intend to deal with any significant outbreak of the disease.
14 Jul 2009