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MP welcomes review on sky lanterns
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that the government will launch a long-awaited inquiry into Sky Lanterns and their impact on livestock.
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Farron and SLDC councillors push minister on second homes
South Lakes MP Tim Farron yesterday met with new Liberal Democrat Communities and Local Government Minister, Don Foster, as well as councillors and officers from South Lakeland District Council to…
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MP battles for victims of Equitable Life
South Lakes MP Tim Farron took part in the Equitable Members' Action Group (EMAG) rally yesterday afternoon, in support of their campaign to get full and proper compensation for all the policy…
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MP calls on forestry campaigners to make their voice heard
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked Grizedale and Whinlatter forestry campaigners to get involved and help steer DEFRA's response to the Independent Forestry Panel's report.
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MP vows to keep fighting to stop pylons in Lake District National Park
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is continuing his campaign to stop electric pylons being built through the Lake District National Park as part of the National Grid's "North West Coast Connections Project".
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'Report highlights housing crisis' says Farron
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has called on the Government to create a county wide affordable housing strategy after a major report showed that we are facing a housing crisis.
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MP says university must live up to its promises over Ambleside campus
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the University of Cumbria to 'live up to its promises' and re-open Ambleside campus. Tim is confident that the University will return to Ambleside by 2014, but…
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Farron hails success of Kendal's 'Town Team'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomes news that Kendal Futures has successfully applied to become a Town Team Partner, a scheme set up as part of the Portas Review into High Streets.
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Farron praises Tate for putting on major Schwitters exhibition
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has praised the Tate gallery for putting on the first major exhibition to examine the work of former Lakes resident Kurt Schwitters, one of the major artists of European…
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'Massive boost for local economy' - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today hailed the success of two local businesses who have received major funding from the Regional Growth Fund, following support from the MP. The grants will help…