West Dorset’s MP fears Norchester ‘will happen’ following Dorset Wildlife Trust’s purchase of Lyscombe Farm Monday, 20 May, 2024 West Dorset’s MP Chris Loder fears that the 3,500-house North of Dorchester development ‘will happen’ following Dorset Wildlife Trust’s multi-million-pound purchase of 833 acres at Lyscombe Farm - situated 10 miles north of Dorchester. The Trust’s purchase is said to enable 3,700 new homes to be built in Dorset, offering nutrient mitigation credits to housing developers to offset their... Local News
West Dorset’s MP blasts Vodafone over ‘unreflective mobile coverage’ 14th December 2023 Chris Loder MP has blasted Vodafone over its ‘unreflective mobile coverage’ of West Dorset. The local MP criticised the telecommunication company’s coverage map... Local NewsSpeeches in Parliament
MP scrutinises broadband providers’ plans for West Dorset in debate 13th December 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, scrutinised the plans of local broadband providers in a Westminster Hall debate on the 13th December. The local MP outlined how... Local NewsSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
Statement on Afghan families temporarily staying at Chickerell Camp over Christmas 13th December 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has issued a statement on the Ministry of Defence’s decision to temporarily accommodate up to 250 people from Afghanistan at... Local NewsWestminster News
MP helps secure new school bus stop at Drimpton’s Northcombe Lea development 11th December 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has helped to secure a new bus stop on a recently-completed housing development in Drimpton. Since Monday 27th November... Local News
MP forces Royal Mail U-turn over closing Bradford Abbas’s only Post Box 11th December 2023 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... Local News
MP’s thanks for postal staff at Sherborne Delivery Office ahead of busy Christmas period 9th December 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, met with postal staff at Sherborne’s Royal Mail Delivery Office on the 8th December to thank them for their continued hard work... Local News
West Dorset’s MP marks Trinity Manor Care Home’s fourth anniversary with visit 8th December 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, visited Sherborne’s Trinity Manor Care Home on the 9th December to mark the four years since the building opened in December... Local News
MP hails Media Bill as moment to ensure ‘better coverage for West Dorset’ 8th December 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has welcomed the introduction of the Media Bill to Parliament, which will enshrine into law modernised mission statements for... Local News
MP welcomes £40.5 million NHS South West plan for patients with learning difficulties and autism 7th December 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has welcomed planned investment of £40.5 million by NHS South West to improve acute mental health care for individuals with a... Local News
