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MP Congratulates Council On Recycling Roll-Out
Local MP Tim Farron has congratulated the council for the latest expansion of recycling. Kerbside plastic and card recycling is now being rolled out in Windermere and Bowness.
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Cumbria's Rural Schools Face Funding Crisis
A leading group of education leaders has issued a stark warning about the financial crisis facing small schools, including almost all Cumbrian primary schools and eleven secondary schools. South…
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MP to push Rail Minister on Lakes Line electrification
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will meet the Rail Minister in Kendal next week to push him to end delays to the Lake Lines electrification project.
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Farron in Commons plea for protection for Cumbria's Pharmacies
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has spoken out in parliament against cuts to Cumbria's community pharmacies. Figures reveal that fewer than one in five pharmacies will qualify for a new rural payment…
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Cumbria Children's Hospice Under Threat From Cuts
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to the government urging it not to put children's hospice services in Cumbria at risk by cutting funding for the services.
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Report shows how South Lakes is being let down over flooding
This morning a report issued by a committee of MPs has slammed the government's flood plans, and called for a "radical alternative" including a new floods tsar. South Lakes MP Tim Farron says the…
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Join Tim Farron on Sleep Out for Youth Homelessness Charity
Tim Farron is swapping his bed for a sleeping bag to help raise awareness and support for homeless young people.
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Cumbrian MPs Join Forces To Host Parliamentary Cumbria Day
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will join forces with Cumbria's five other MPs to host a parliamentary event to showcase Cumbrian business and produce.
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Release Secret Health Plans, Demands MP
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has demanded that secret plans to save £805million from local health services by 2021 are released.
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Government lies on NHS funding mean cuts to services - Farron
A leading Conservative MP and health expert has accused the government of lying to the public about funding given to the NHS, reinforcing fears raised by Tim about cuts to local health services.…