Local Economy

Chris Loder MP has hailed the policies announced today in the Spring Budget as a win for West Dorset’s workers, families and small businesses.

Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has welcomed military procurement reforms that will benefit the rotary industry with jobs and prosperity.

Chris Loder MP held a forum on the 1st March at Winterbourne Abbas for over 40 businesses and charities.

Second homes in West Dorset will be subject to a 100% Council Tax premium from 1st April 2025, following Chris Loder MP’s sustained campaign.

Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has scrutinised the Local Government Funding Settlement for 2024/25 in Parliament.

Additional measures worth £600 million have been secured for rural councils across England following MP Chris Loder’s high-profile campaign. The MP for West Dorset led the charge for fairness and reform when it comes to the allocation and calculation of local government funding.

Chris Loder MP has praised the introduction of a new Post Office outreach van for helping to ‘reach rural communities in West Dorset'.

Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, hosted a joint reception in Parliament on the 10th January with neighbouring Marcus Fysh, MP for Yeovil, to recognise and support Leonardo UK as the “Home of British Helicopters.” The event brought together senior leaders, apprentices, and graduates from the pioneeri

Chris Loder MP is urging local organisations and councils across West Dorset to bid for the next round of the Community Ownership Fund. Round Three of the Fund is open and will close at 11:59am on 31st January 2024.

Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has saved the day with his intervention to protect and reopen the only Post Box in Bradford Abbas. Royal Mail had sealed up the Post Box earlier in November, leaving local residents without any way to send their letters.