Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Westmorland & Lonsdale
Tim Farron is the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Westmorland & Lonsdale, in Cumbria. Since his election in May 2005, Tim has helped many thousands of local residents, and campaigned tirelessly on the subjects that matter to local people.
You can find out more about Tim's work in Cumbria, and in Westminster on this site - but if you can't find what you're looking for, or have a question you'd like to ask Tim, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Support the campaign for a cancer treatment centre in Kendal
Local MP Tim Farron has joined with health professionals to campaign for a new cancer unit in south Cumbria. Currently patients requiring treatment for cancer have to travel to Carlisle or Preston, enduring some of the longest distances in the UK for cancer treatment.
Following meetings with NHS Cumbria and the local hospitals trust, Tim is playing a key role in the campaign pressing government and other public bodies to support the bid for a new unit. Already, Tim has secured a parliamentary debate with health minister Ann Keen MP and a meeting with national cancer tsar Professor Mike Richards. Both were supportive of the idea, and said that the bid would stand a greater chance of success with the support of the local community.
Tim says: "It's clear from my meetings that the support of local people will once again be key in the future of the Westmorland General Hospital. We need to show the decision makers that support clearly exists. I ask everyone who supports the campaign to sign the petition calling for a cancer treatment centre in Kendal"
Ageing and on the bread line - Farron calls for support for hill farmers
Tue 12th May 2009
More support needs to be given to hill farmers according to Liberal Democrat Shadow Defra Secretary Tim Farron who believes hill farming could die out within ten years unless urgent steps are taken to inject new lifeblood into the industry.
Scrap the Regional Spatial Strategy and let communities decide where they want housing - says Farron
Mon 11th May 2009
South Lakes MP Tim used his speech today to the Mitre Housing Association to call on the Government to scrap the Regional Spatial Strategy and allow local communities to make their own decisions about where housing should be situated.
Local MP Tim Farron will visit Staveley Primary School tomorrow to talk to pupils from years 3 and 4 about the importance of looking after the local environment, after the MP responded to a letter in the Westmorland Gazette written by school's pupils about the number of potholes in the roads around Staveley.
Immediate action is needed to save Britain's dairy industry according to Liberal Democrat Shadow Defra Secretary Tim Farron MP, who believes the huge number of dairy farmers leaving the industry has led to a crisis of confidence.
Bid for support for Renewable Energy Centre for South Lakes gets warm response from Minister
Thu 7th May 2009
Local MP led a delegation of local business people and representatives from the District Council and the university community to meet with Climate Change Minister Mike O'Brien. The meeting was about plans to build a renewable energy centre in South Lakeland which would be a huge boost for the local economy that will create hundreds of 'green' jobs for the community.
MP BACKS CALLS TO DOUBLE DOCTOR COVERAGE AT WESTMORLAND GENERAL
Wed 6th May 2009
Health campaigner, Tim Farron MP has reiterated his call for more doctors to be appointed to Westmorland General Hospital following a report from the Independent Health Experts to the County's Health Committee.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has expressed his concern about the number of operations being cancelled at Morecambe Bay due to a shortage of hospital beds.
Local MP Tim Farron joined hundreds of other MPs to defeat the Government on Gurkha settlement rights in Parliament last week. The Liberal Democrat-led debate saw the Gurkhas securing the support of Parliament for their right to settle in the UK.
Third of Kendal renal unit beds lying empty while dialysis patients are forced to make huge journeys Preston
Tue 5th May 2009
Six of the eighteen beds in the new renal unit at Westmorland General Hospital are lying vacant despite the fact that there are dozens of south lakes patients who are desperate for treatment.
MP wins promise to help south lakes businesses take on local apprentices
Thu 30th Apr 2009
Rural businesses are struggling to take advantage of apprenticeships according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron, who today called on the Government to increase funding for rural businesses to allow them to recruit more apprentices to help businesses survive the recession.
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