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Fuel duty rise will have disproportionate impact on rural communities
Local MP Tim Farron has hit out at today's rise in fuel duty which will have a disproportionate impact on rural communities like the South Lakes.
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Closure of village schools is direct result of lack of affordable homes in rural areas
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the publication of a report by the National Housing Federation (NHF), and called on housing and planning authorities to step up their game before our rural…
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Innovative thinking could bring huge benefits for South Lakes from 'High Speed 2'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news this morning that Network Rail's preferred route for 'High Speed 2' shadows the West Coast Main Line, and has called for thought to be given to the…
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MP urges new owner to "preserve spirit of classic film" in 'Withnail and I' house
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that a new buyer has been found for Sleddale Hall near Shap, but has urged the new owner (Mr Tim Ellis of Canterbury) to preserve the spirit of the…
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'Solutions to missed ambulance targets are obvious' says MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has responded to the news that the North West Ambulance Service is missing its response targets in Cumbria by reiterating his call for ambulances to be allowed to take…
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Local residents urged to join MP in cancer unit petition handover
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is set to join thousands of local residents as he hands over his petition for a cancer treatment unit in Kendal on 3 October 2009. Tim will also be highlighting the distance…
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MP asks Bishop of Carlisle to step in over Chapel Stile bus shelter
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked the Bishop of Carlisle to step in to ensure that a new bus shelter in Chapel Stile is built.
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Surge in wildlife crime while offenders are let off the hook
Figures uncovered by South Lakes MP Tim Farron show that wildlife crime is on the rise, with thousands of incidents reported in the first half of 2009.
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MP calls on United Utilities to take action over sewage black-spots
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has issued a call to United Utilities to join him on a tour of sewage black-spots in the local area.
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MP takes to the road on summer tour
Local MP Tim Farron will be visiting over 40 towns and villages from Grasmere to Burton and Dent to Torver over the next two weeks as part of his annual summer tour.
