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MP welcomes CAB expansion
The Cumbria Rural CAB has stepped in after Citizens Advice South Lakeland shut its offices suddenly earlier this year. The SouthLakes service had financial problems due to government cuts.
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Farron calls on UK Govt to do more to support suffering farmers
In light of today's announcement by the Scottish Government that they will be providing extra funding for Scottish farmers to help cope with the devastation caused by the recent extreme weather…
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MP calls on residents to "Love your local market"
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling on local residents from across South Lakeland to throw their support behind their local markets as it is announced that the 'Love Your Local Market' fortnight…
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Farron welcomes Lloyd Webber grant for Lakes School
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today said he is 'delighted' at the news that The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation has donated £10,000 to the Lakes School.
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MP slams 'Mean and heartless' 46% increase in cost of meals on wheels for most vulnerable people
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has raised concerns of the proposals by Cumbria County Council to increase the price charged to vulnerable pensioners for the 'Meals on Wheels' service by 46%.
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Farron promotes Cumbria discount card offer in parliament
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament commending Cumbria Tourism's discount card scheme.
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Farron urges uplands farmers to make their voices heard in LFA review
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron is calling on hill farmers from across the Lake District to ensure they take part in the review of the Less Favoured Area (LFA) system of land classification to make sure their…
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Farron hails Sandylands volunteers
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament praising the work of volunteers from Sandylands Methodist Church, who came out in force last week to provide services including gardening,…
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Farron welcomes Virgin West Coast Mainline contract extension
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the Government's announcement that Virgin Trains has been granted an extension of 2 years to its short term contract to run the West Coast Main Line until 2016,…
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MP welcomes govt plans to change culture of NHS
Following today's statement laying out the Government's response to the recent Francis Report, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the Health Secretary's announcement that more compassion and a…