Farron: 'Use new funds to protect rural transport'
After securing a major grant from the Government, local MP Tim Farron has today called on Cumbria County Council to use the money to protect rural transport in the South Lakes.
22 Feb 2012
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Farron champions future farmers
Speaking at the annual National Farmers Union conference, Farron urged the upcoming generation of farmers to be proud of their professions and pick up the plough.
22 Feb 2012
Youth Club Closures in Derbyshire
The "consultation" on the future of the Youth Service launched by the Conservative run County Council proposes closing every county youth club. The aim is to save £800,000 a year. This cut is already assumed in next year's budget.
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22 Feb 2012
Farron backs scheme to help get young people earning or learning
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed today's announcement by Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg of a £1 million fund to get young people in Cumbria who are not in employment, education or training (NEET), earning or learning again.
22 Feb 2012
Tweet, Tweet: Can you fix a wall please? [Updated with reply!]
Sandgate Parish Councillor Tim Prater reported a knocked down wall in Sandgate to Shepway District Council via Twitter on Monday night.
22 Feb 2012
Better Bus Stops for Cheriton
Dilapidated bus shelters in Horn Street and Cheriton High Street have been replaced to improve the local environment and encourage local bus use. A new shelter has also installed in Weymouth Road.
22 Feb 2012