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Farron calls for blood bank re-think
Local MP Tim Farron has called on the NHS Blood and Transplant service (NHSBT) to look again at plans to close Lancaster's blood bank.
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'Remove business rate from parish council running toilets' - Farron
Local MP Tim Farron is lobbying government on behalf of Lakes Parish Council and is calling on the government to remove business rates from parish councils who look after public conveniences. Tim's…
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Over 2000 people sign A&E petition in two weeks! Farron thanks local residents for 'overwhelming' support
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thanked local residents for their 'overwhelming' support for the campaign to bring Accident & Emergency services back to Westmorland General Hospital. Over 2000…
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MP welcomes £198,000 of Olympic legacy money for grass-roots sport in South Lakeland
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that three fantastic local projects have been given £198,829 as part of the Olympic legacy. Tim has dedicated these successes to the late Council…
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Farron hails South Lakeland grant awards
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that two organisations in South Cumbria are to be awarded Big Lottery funds to help develop employability and training programmes in the region.
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MP calls Cumbrian councillors to save vascular services after Lancashire vote to move centre
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on Cumbrian councillors to be the 'last line of defence' to keep vascular services at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust.
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MP praises Kendal's NFU branch for 4th consecutive award
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has congratulated the Kendal group of the NFU on the announcement that they have won the NFU & NFU Mutual Cumbrian group of the year competition for the fourth…
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MP comments on internal inquiry into maternity and neonatal services
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today welcomed the news that the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust has publicly agreed to conduct a review into maternity and neonatal services. Tim has…
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MP welcomes Christine Tacon as first Supermarket ombudsman
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the appointment of Christine Tacon as the first ever Supermarket Ombudsman. Tim will be inviting Christine Tacon to come to Cumbria and meet farmers and…
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Farron welcomes action on Ash Dieback
Tighter controls on the import of native species of trees have been announced by Defra and welcomed by South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
