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MP praises ambitious council plan for solar farm
Local MP Tim Farron has warmly welcomed the news that Westmorland and Furness Council have approved the construction of a new solar farm site in Barrow.
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MP presents petition to save rail ticket offices in the House of Commons
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron presented a petition, signed by more than 3,000 local residents, opposing controversial plans to close railway station ticket…
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MP takes minister to task over scrapping rules which stop developers from polluting rivers
In the House of Commons this week, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron criticised the Government for ripping up rules which environmental groups say are essential for protecting the country’s rivers.
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Cumbrian pubs on their knees due to staffing shortages, MP tells minister
In Parliament this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron demanded ministers to address the staffing crisis that is hammering pubs in Cumbria.
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MP challenges Health Secretary to protect NHS whistleblowers
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has urged the Secretary of State for Health, Steve Barclay, to introduce stronger measures to protect NHS staff who raise concerns about failings at their workplace.
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Only allow affordable homes to be built in the Lakes and the Dales, MP tells Minister
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron made the case for the planning authorities in the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales to be given the power to only…
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KENDAL RESIDENTS TURN OUT TO DISCUSS PARKING WITH MP
Local MP Tim Farron met with a large group of residents and owners of a local garage business on Castle Street in Kendal last week to discuss the ongoing parking issues.
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MP ENCOURAGES LOCAL STUDENTS TO ACCESS NEW TRANSPORT BURSARY SCHEME
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron is “delighted” at the news that Westmorland and Furness Council will help students struggling with the cost of getting to college or sixth form.
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WESTMORLAND MP WINS REFUND FROM HOUSING MANAGERS FOR WINDERMERE RETIREES
This afternoon, Westmorland MP Tim Farron said he was “over the moon” following the announcement that the residents of Elleray Gardens in Windermere would be receiving a refund from their housing…
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CANCELLED BUS SERVICE STOPS CARE HOME VISITS
The cancellation of the W1 Sedbergh to Kendal bus service has hit Sedbergh residents hard.
