MP slams banks for failing to support local businesses
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has spent much of the last two weeks meeting with local businesses to discuss issues and challenges surrounding the national and local economies.
19 Jan 2011
National News
MP slams Cumbria County Council for wasting public money
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today slammed the Tory-led Cumbria County Council (CCC) for wasting public money by hiring private consultants, many of whom make a profit out of local government work.
19 Jan 2011
MP welcomes government plans to support local pubs
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has welcomed government proposals to introduce a minimum price on alcohol, a move which will help local pubs fight under-pricing by the large supermarkets.
19 Jan 2011
Movable Speed Monitors for Walkergate’s Streets
Radar speed monitor signs will soon be appearing on streets across Walkergate ward that are affected by speeding traffic. This is a result of a project between Councillors Pauline and Peter Allen and the Council's highways engineers reported in Walkergate Focus 77.
19 Jan 2011
An Honest Debate about First Past The Post
A No vote this 5 May is more than a vote against AV. It's a vote in favour of our existing electoral system, first past the post.
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18 Jan 2011
My Kent Big Weekend free tickets go live - but no need to rush
The website for Kent and Medway people to sign up for My Kent Big Weekend will be fully live with all free tickets available from Monday, January 24, but there is no need to rush.
18 Jan 2011