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
MP welcomes flood resilience funding for West Dorset catchment 5th April 2023 West Dorset MP Chris Loder has welcomed the news today that the Upper River Piddle Catchment area near Dorchester has been awarded £65,000 as part of the... Local News
Chris Loder MP welcomes South West Water's innovation after calling Westminster Summit 28th March 2023 West Dorset MP Chris Loder has welcomed the launch of South West Water’s ‘revolutionary’ new water monitoring platform “Waterfit” last week on the 20th March... Local News
MP hails Government crackdown on antisocial behaviour after local campaign 27th March 2023 West Dorset MP Chris Loder has hailed the announcement from the Prime Minister this morning of a far-reaching range of new measures to tackle antisocial... Local News
Chris Loder MP welcomes £2.9m for fixing potholes in Dorset 21st March 2023 West Dorset MP Chris Loder has welcomed the news that Dorset will benefit from over £2.9 million from the Government to fix potholes in roads across Dorset. The... Local News
OFWAT backs MP’s campaign for new powers to hold water companies to account on environmental record 20th March 2023 Chris Loder MP has welcomed the news today that Ofwat has backed his calls for water company’s dividends to be linked to their environmental performance... Local News
Chris Loder MP hails 'welcome boost' for West Dorset pubs in Spring Budget 15th March 2023 West Dorset MP Chris Loder has hailed the announcement on Wednesday 15th March that pubs across the UK will be given a much welcome boost under Chancellor... Westminster News
Sherborne MP’s intervention supports broadband upgrades for over 400 homes 14th March 2023 West Dorset’s MP Chris Loder has welcomed the news that 412 properties in Sherborne have now been connected up to full fibre broadband following an intervention... Local News
Chris Loder MP opens new Community Hall for Cam Vale parishes 11th March 2023 West Dorset’s MP Chris Loder has opened the brand new Cam Vale Community Hall in Longburton after years of work to plan and fundraise. On Saturday 11th March... Local News
Chris Loder MP gives backing to further reforms for Animal Welfare 9th March 2023 West Dorset’s MP Chris Loder has given his backing to a new Animal Welfare Bill that will clamp down on ill treatment of animals in the tourist sector abroad... Local News
