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Farron celebrates ‘Save the Cheque’ campaign win!
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that the Royal Bank of Scotland's new boss has agreed to protect the cheque.
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‘Help save bus passes today by contacting your County Councillor and ask for a rethink’ says MP
Local MP Tim Farron has asked local residents to spend five minutes today contacting their local county councillor and call on them to save school transport funding.
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MP calls on regulator to stop ‘obscene’ energy price rises
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today written to energy regulator OFGEM asking them to step in and stop other companies following the lead of Scottish Power who yesterday said bill would rise by a…
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All Cumbria’s MP’s come together to back brave ‘bucket list’ teenager Alice Pyne and get more people to be life-saving bone marrow donors.
All of the county's MPs are joining forces with the Anthony Nolan blood cancer charity, with a particular focus on getting younger men to sign up for the stem cell register - after the major…
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Farron calls for greater recognition for South Lakeland’s carers
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has teamed up with TV presenter Angela Rippon to support this year's Carers Week (13-19 June) and recognise the contribution made by those people in South Lakeland and…
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Farron backs Burton Memorial Hall in Jubilee People's Millions contest on ITV Border
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed Burton Memorial hall in their campaign to win £60,000 in the Jubilee People's Millions on ITV Border to improve the facilities for the community.
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MP thanks Police and community for helping make this years Appleby Fair pass off quieter for Sedbergh residents
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thanked Cumbria Police and the community in Cautley, Sedbergh and the Lune Valley for their support and patience that helped ensure that this year's fair passed off with…
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Farron calls on Transport Minister to step in and help secure funds for Greenodd roundabout
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to Transport Minister Norman Baker asking him to step in and secure funds to build a new roundabout at Greenodd.
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MP continues to fight for community ownership of Sedbergh centre
Local MP Tim Farron has pledged to continue his fight to keep 72 Main Street in Sedbergh in local hands after the National Park rejected a community rescue plan and put the property on the open…
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‘Shelter report backs up case for closing loop holes for second home owners’ says MP
A national report published last week by leading charity Shelter backs up a campaign led by local MP Tim Farron to end tax loopholes for second home owners.
