Local Economy

Chris Loder MP has secured a new cash deposit service for Lyme Regis, following high-level discussions with the cash regulator, LINK.

Speaking in Parliament on the 7th May 2024, West Dorset’s MP once again made the case for fairer rural funding allocations. The local MP called for the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Laura Trott, to review the ‘Green Book’ guidance to ensure fairness in rural funding allocations.

Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has reiterated his vehement opposition to the proposal to build 4,000 homes on greenfield land to the north of Dorchester.

Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch, visited West Dorset today (24th April) to meet with small business owners across the constituency and members of the Dorchester Chamber of Business.

Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has confirmed that Sherborne Banking Hub will have a cash machine (ATM) available in the town centre.

Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has entered discussions with LINK – the cash regulator – to address what he describes as a ‘cash desert’ in Lyme Regis.

West Dorset’s MP, Chris Loder, visited Bishops Caundle Community Shop on Tuesday 9th April.

Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, visited Leonardo in Yeovil – the Home of British Helicopters – on Monday 8th April.

Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has secured the delivery of a banking hub in Sherborne to protect local people’s access to cash.

Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, met with the cash regulator, LINK, last week to ensure access is protected in rural communities. It’s the latest step in Mr Loder’s campaign to protect access to cash, which many rural residents rely on for their banking and finances.