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 praises repatriation of Alan Turing possessions 22nd August 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, attended a small ceremony on Tuesday 22nd August for the repatriation of a number of items belonging to Alan Turing. 17 stolen... Local News
All West Dorset GP surgeries set to receive digital phonelines by 2024 22nd August 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has welcomed the news that all GP surgeries in his constituency are set to transition from analogue to digital telephony by... Local News
MP welcomes completion of West Bexington pumping station upgrades 17th August 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has welcomed the completion of an £800,000 scheme by Wessex Water to cut the discharges of untreated stormwater on the Jurassic... Local News
MP advances campaign to reform functions of Dorset LEP 16th August 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has advanced his campaign to reform the functions of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), such as the Dorset LEP. From April... Local News
MP welcomes Sherborne Abbey Choir to Parliament and Downing Street 4th August 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, welcomed choristers of Sherborne Abbey Choir and their families to Parliament and Downing Street on the 4th August 2023. Over... Local News
MP urges Beaminster and Bridport residents to feedback on local bus service 1st August 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, is urging Beaminster and Bridport residents to feedback on the local CB3 Beaminster Community Bus service. The bus provides a... Local News
MP visits UK’s largest cohousing development at Hazelmead, Bridport 31st July 2023 On the 31st July, Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, visited Hazelmead, the UK’s largest cohousing development, situated in Bridport. Hazelmead offers 53... Local News
MP meets staff at Dorset County Hospital for update on new buildings progress 20th July 2023 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, visited Dorset County Hospital on the 20th July to meet with senior representatives and staff, for an update on the... Local News
MP hails potential £43.2 million contract for Project Gigabit procurement 18th July 2023 Chris Loder MP has hailed the news that his West Dorset constituency is set to benefit from up to one-third of an estimated £43.2 million contract as part of... Local News
