Tim welcomes incentives to bring back empty homes for local use
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed Monday's government announcement that will enable empty homes in our area to be brought back into use for local families.
12 Jan 2011
National News
MP calls for a fairer Rural Payments system for local farmers
After meeting with local farmers from around South Lakeland on Friday, local MP Tim Farron is today calling for a change to the Rural Payments system to prevent the hardship of delayed payments in 2010.
11 Jan 2011
Short-sighted, Disjointed and Arrogant
Survey finds widespread opposition to threatened toilet closure.
11 Jan 2011
Stephen Williams: Labour’s ignorance on economics and business
"At the weekend Alan Johnson showed his ignorance of basic economics, and today Ed Miliband's team show their ignorance of how much it matters to business."
11 Jan 2011
Lorely Burt: Miliband needs to face up to Labour’s role in banking crisis
"In Ed Miliband's fantasy world Labour did nothing wrong on the economy and it's not necessary to have a Shadow Chancellor with the basic knowledge needed to do the job."
10 Jan 2011
Had a missed Repair Appointment?
Braunstone and Rowley Fields resident and campaigner Ian Bradwell, has had several enquiries from Council tenants asking if they could receive some form of compensation for a late repair or a missed appointment from the Council.
10 Jan 2011