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MP backs new strategy to help children with autism in schools
Local MP Tim Farron has signed an open letter to the Government calling for new measures which would help children with autism in schools.
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MP becomes patron of leading cancer charity
On World Cancer Day (Sunday 4th), South Lakes MP Tim Farron officially became a patron of the leading cancer charity Action Radiotherapy.
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Local MP pushes minister to set a date for superfast broadband rollout
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has pushed for a date to be set for when the Universal Service Obligation (USO), a legal guarantee of broadband speed, will arrive in Parliament.
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MP fights for better access to youth mental health services in South Cumbria
Local MP Tim Farron has written to Jeremy Hunt and the Morecambe Bay NHS, urging them to improve youth mental health services.
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Farron - New figures reveal just how underfunded our local police are
South Lakes MP Tim Farron says that figures released today highlight the severe funding problems facing Cumbria Police.
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Lib Dem councillors step up plans for improved play areas across Windermere
Local Liberal Democrats councillors in Windermere are continuing to work for better play areas in Windermere.
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MP to host youth surgery at McDonalds this weekend
This Friday, South Lakes MP Tim Farron will hold a special youth surgery at McDonalds in Kendal to give young people the opportunity to raise issues that concern them. The event, which runs from 4pm…
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MP slams Government for inflicting more misery on South Lakes commuters
Commenting on the news that Cumbria's railways now won't see any upgrades until December 2019, local MP Tim Farron said: "Commuters in South Cumbria have become understandably exasperated by this…
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MP pushes Government to stop water companies getting away with lower flood defence standards
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has pushed the Government to stop water companies getting away with lower flood defence standards
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‘A big step in the right direction’ - Local MP welcomes improvement in Cumbria’s children services
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed a new report which shows that Cumbria County Council is improving its services for children.