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 Chris Loder resolves Bridport A35 roundabout light issue amid A-Road Taskforce success 8th March 2023 The lack of night lighting at the A35’s East Road ‘Mitsubishi’ roundabout has finally been sorted thanks to a firm intervention from Local MP Chris Loder. The... Local News
Chris Loder MP turns up the dial on fuel pricing issues with Prime Minister 8th March 2023 West Dorset’s MP Chris Loder has once again escalated the issue of fuel pricing disparities that are unfairly charging motorists from West Dorset a premium to... Westminster News
Chris Loder MP presses Government on Dorchester South footbridge 7th March 2023 West Dorset’s MP Chris Loder has challenged the Government on Dorchester South Station’s footbridge and efforts needed to make it more accessible. On Thursday... Local News
Chris Loder MP hails Government overhaul on Special Educational Needs provision 6th March 2023 West Dorset’s MP Chris Loder has hailed the launch of the Government’s new Special Educational Needs (SEND) / Alternative Provision (AP) Improvement Plan which... Local News
Chris Loder MP hails crackdown on rural machinery theft in House of Commons Speech 3rd March 2023 West Dorset’s MP Chris Loder has welcomed proposals to crack down on equipment theft in the UK. In a speech in the House of Commons, Mr Loder praised the new... Westminster News
MP urges people to 'take advantage' of further bus services boost 21st February 2023 West Dorset MP Chris Loder has welcomed the news that, after much campaigning in Westminster, the Government’s £2 Bus Fare cap is to be extended to the 30th... Local News
MP hails £4.5m for Dorset Household Support Fund 21st February 2023 West Dorset MP Chris Loder has welcomed the news that Dorset will be awarded over £4.5 million to extend the Household Support Scheme, enabling Dorset Council... Local News
Chris Loder MP hails campaign victory as ‘eyesore’ station building finally demolished 7th February 2023 West Dorset MP Chris Loder has hailed a major step forward in his campaign to regenerate Dorchester South Station, as the “eyesore” Red Star parcel building was... Local News
Local MP supporting Lyme Regis Boatbuilding Academy 25th January 2023 West Dorset MP Chris Loder was welcomed by the Lyme Regis boatbuilding Academy last week to observe the vital work they do in empowering people to learn the... Local News