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
Prime Minister backs MP’s demand for fairer funding of West Dorset’s preschools 6th December 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has today secured a milestone achievement for the funding of West Dorset’s rural preschools. The local MP received assurances... Local NewsSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
West Dorset’s MP urges farmers to utilise share of £45 million for British agriculture 5th December 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, is urging farmers in his constituency to utilise an upcoming fund worth £45 million in competitions and grants. Several schemes... Local News
MP supports new Nutrient Fund after Lib Dems voted to block housebuilding 30th November 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has welcomed the announcement of a new Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund. The £110 million Fund, which was outlined in the Autumn... Local News
West Dorset MP spearheads campaign to ensure Council Tax fairness for rural residents 29th November 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, led a well-attended Westminster Hall debate on the 29th November to demand substantive action for a fairer system of taxation... Local News
MP pens open letter to Chairman of the West Dorset Ring & Ride Service 28th November 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has penned an open letter to the Chairman of the West Dorset Ring & Ride Service. The organisers of the service have utilised... Local News
West Dorset’s MP welcomes Autumn Statement policies following recent meeting with Chancellor 27th November 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has welcomed the policies of the Autumn Statement announced last week (22nd November), many of which reflect the demands the... Local NewsWestminster News
MP reaffirms support for region’s helicopter giant in Parliament 20th November 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, spoke in Parliament on the 20th November to reaffirm his support for the region’s helicopter industry. Mr Loder urged the... Local NewsSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
Chris Loder MP helps deliver with Dorchester’s Home Library Service 17th November 2023 On the 17th November, Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, met with volunteers and users of Dorchester’s Home Library Service. The service is provided by Dorset... Local News
West Dorset MP’s praise as new NHS diagnostic centre expected to open ahead of schedule 17th November 2023 On the 17th November, Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has welcomed the news that the new the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Yeovil is expected to be... Local News
