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
Chris Loder MP’s support for local NHS staff on visit to the Yeatman Hospital 13th October 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, visited the Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne on Friday 13th October. Mr Loder was given a tour by Dawn Dawson, Chief Nursing Officer... Local News
MP says: ‘Consultation will combat youth vaping’ 12th October 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has expressed his support for a consultation launched today that will tackle youth vaping. The consultation asks questions... Local News
MP welcomes ‘significant milestone’ of full planning permission approval for Dorset County Hospital 12th October 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has welcomed the approval of full planning permission by Dorset Council for thedevelopment of a new Emergency Department and... Local News
Chris Loder MP commits support to Uploders Post Office outreach service 11th October 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, visited the Post Office outreach service at Uploders Methodist Chapel on Tuesday 10th October. The popular service started in... Local News
West Dorset’s MP welcomes £80 million fund to upgrade social housing 9th October 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has welcomed a new £80 million fund to upgrade social housing in England. Eligible landlords in West Dorset can apply for a... Local News
New building for Cheselbourne Village School following MP’s support 9th October 2023 Cheselbourne Village School is set to receive a new modern building following the support of Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset. The local MP visited the premises... Local News
MP’s praise for share of £880,000 to maintain and sustain West Dorset’s vital bus services 8th October 2023 Chris Loder MP has welcomed the news that West Dorset bus services are set to benefit from a share of £884, 221 awarded to Dorset Council as part the Government... Local News
Chris Loder MP forces ticket office rethink following sustained campaign 1st October 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has forced South Western Railway to rethink its plans to slash ticket office staffing hours. It follows a sustained campaign by... Local News
MP secures £3 million for Charmouth’s local heritage and tourism assets 29th September 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has welcomed the news that Charmouth will benefit from an investment of approximately £3 million to improve the resilience of... Local News