Local Councillor On New Year's Honours List
Sylvia Emmott, a long-standing Kendal Councillor and former Mayor, has had her achievements and commitment recognised in the New Year's Honours List.

Sylvia Emmott, a long-standing Kendal Councillor and former Mayor, has had her achievements and commitment recognised in the New Year's Honours List.
Tim Farron MP has today outlined a seven-point plan which he is calling on the government to put into action to support flood victims in South Lakeland.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has delivered his first Christmas message as leader of the Lib Dems, and reflected on a message of hope for the festive period.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will appear on Lakeland Radio this Christmas Day, with a selection of his favourite hits from across the years.
A resident in Hutton Roof has managed to reduce his water bill, and has received a compensatory payment, with help from South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
Tim Farron has welcomed the announcement by Monitor that Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has strengthened its leadership team and improved its management.
An emergency fund set up to help farmers deal with the effects of flooding has been welcomed by South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
Tim Farron MP has criticised the government for cutting funding to Cumbria Police, accusing the government of "smoke and mirrors" after they had previously promised to protect police budgets.
The government's desire to appease Tory backbenchers is depriving flooded Cumbrians of funds, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has said today as he urges people to sign his petition calling on…
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that unemployment in the constituency is down compared to a year ago.