Backbarrow Ironworks plan offers chance to breath new life into site
Local MP Tim Farron has joined with campaigner Sue Sanderson to welcome news that the long running saga of Backbarrow Ironworks looks like it could be coming to an end.
21 Feb 2012
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Sign the petition to cut tax for working people
Please sign this petition backing Lib Dem plans to give working people an income tax cut http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/28640
21 Feb 2012
Kent Diamond Jubilee Street Parties - road closures "free and easy"
Organisers of Diamond Jubilee street parties in Kent are being supported by Kent County Council with a "free and easy" application process for road closures for quiet residential streets and cul-de-sacs.
21 Feb 2012
Farron calls on Cumbrian musicians to come and rock the house
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is offering Cumbrian musicians the chance to Rock the House by nominating themselves for a national competition.
21 Feb 2012
Pilgrims Hatch rubbish is "health hazard"
Rubbish in Pilgrims Hatch ...
21 Feb 2012
Tax cut for millions not for millionaires: 'No tax for the £10,000 of income
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, has call on the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, to raise the lower threshold for income tax to £10,000 in next month's budget in the latest of the Liberal Democrats efforts to rebalance the tax system to benefit the millions of people of low and middle incomes, instead of the few wealthy millionaires.
21 Feb 2012