Comment from Tim Farron on resignation of Morecambe Bay NHS trust Chief Executive Tony Halsall
New leadership needed at South Lakes & North Lancashire hospital trust
24 Feb 2012
National News
Fuller Welcomes Easier Access in the Golden Valley
Sandgate Councillor Gary Fuller has welcomed the start of work in Golden Valley to install new drop kerbs.
24 Feb 2012
Lib Dems freeze council tax to help people in the South Lakes
Last night the Liberal Democrats on South Lakeland District Council voted to freeze the Council Tax for the coming year to help residents across the our area.
24 Feb 2012
Tax England’s green and pleasant land - Samuel Brittan in the FT
Tax England's green and pleasant land By Samuel Brittan Samuel Brittan argues for a Land Tax, saying "Properly thought through, a land tax should appeal to both main political parties, let alone Lib Dem backsliders." That hurts, the LibDems need to lead on LVT. What are Vince Cable, Chris Huhne, Danny Alexander, David Laws etc. waiting for, a focus group or the Daily Mail to say its OK?
24 Feb 2012
MP calls for action on heating oil thefts
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called for more to be done to help stop heating oil thefts in Cumbria.
24 Feb 2012
Farron welcomes slashed red tape as figures reveal Cumbrian farmers struggling
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the Government's proposals to cut red tape for farmers but urges that more must be done to support struggling farmers after latest figures reveal Cumbrian farmers have below average levels of diversified activity.
24 Feb 2012