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Farron welcomes council investment in affordable homes
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today welcomed the decision by South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) to back affordable homes in our community.
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MP welcomes news that 188,600 Cumbrians will get tax cut in March
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news in today's budget that 188,600 people in Cumbria will be receiving a tax cut thanks to the Liberal Democrats.
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Olympic torch will see South Lakes shine and stand testament to Council Leader
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has today paid tribute to South Lakes District Councillor and Leader Brendan Jameson for his passion to bring the Olympic Torch through South Lakes.
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Farron welcomes cuts in red tape for farmers
Cumbrian MP, Tim Farron, has welcome plans by the government to exempt small-scale renewable energy generators on farms from the burden of heavy planning regulations, stating this will provide a…
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MP tells county council leader 'If you don't want to cut rural bus services, then don't'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on Cumbria County Council leader Eddie Martin to practice what he preaches and guarantee to work with him to protect rural bus services.
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MP celebrates news that recycling plan has been binned
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that Cumbria County Council has agreed with him and saved Cumbria's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC). Tim has thanked local residents for their…
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Farron calls for greater support for our pub trade
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the government and the County Council to do more to help the pub and brewing trade after new figures showed the critical role they play in our local economy.
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MP: 'Cumbrian farmers should put themselves forward for £15 million government fund'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on Cumbrian farmers to put themselves forward for a slice of a £15 million pot which is on offer to anyone who can come up with ways to transform food…
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'Don't leave Cumbria out of the loop' says Farron as OFCOM gears up for mobile broadband auction
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has raised concerns that the Government is showing a lack of political will to stop widening inequalities between rural and urban communities, as proposals for new mobile…
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MP calls for clarity for GAME staff in Kendal
Local MP Tim Farron has called on bosses of computer retailer Game to be clear about their future plans for both their store and staff based in Kendal.