Fat Cats!
Local press has revealed that approx £400,000 was spent on food and drink for council staff and councillors last year. This included chocolate bars such as Kit Kats.
1 Sep 2008
National News
Community litter pick shows determination to keep estate clean
South Lakes MP Tim Farron joined forces with local councilors and residents recently to help clean up the Kirkbarrow estate in Kendal.
1 Sep 2008
MP welcomes Dent post office outreach consultation
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today cautiously welcomed Post Office Ltd's decision to look again at their plans to replace Dent Post Office with an outreach service.
1 Sep 2008
Village businesses could soon be 'back on the map'
Businesses in the villages of High and Low Newton could soon be put 'back on the map' thanks to pressure from South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
1 Sep 2008
WESTERHOPE IN THE RUNNING FOR 'VILLAGE IN BLOOM'
Westerhope Village has been entered into the Northumbria in Bloom competition.
1 Sep 2008
Protection Zone comes in 'nick of time': Local MP turns his sights on Alex Salmond
After a summer of hard campaigning to get the bluetongue protection zone extended to Cumbria, local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Cumbria will be brought into the protection zone today (Monday).
1 Sep 2008
