Newcastle Lib Dem councillors have tabled a motion to the July meeting of the city council urging support for the campaign to keep open the Freeman's child cardiac unit, and asking the council to write to the Department of Health in support of keeping open the unit and ensuring the decision is made on the basis of clinical outcomes rather than political pressure.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is delighted that the Cabinet Office announced yesterday that Big Society funding has been given to two organisations based in the South Lakes.
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South Lakes MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament calling on the Department of Food, Environment and Rural Affairs to ensure the survival of the winter fell-top assessment service due to its vital importance to the safety of walkers through Weatherline.
The long running campaign to bring a cancer unit to Westmorland General Hospital sees its first fruits tomorrow when the first patients are treated at the new Chemotherapy ward.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that the Royal Bank of Scotland's new boss has agreed to protect the cheque.