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’s praise for Suicide Prevention funding to benefit those at risk in Dorset 4th April 2024 Suicide prevention organisations in Dorset are set to receive record Government funding to meet increased demand and support innovative prevention strategies... Local News
West Dorset’s MP calls for food self-sufficiency to be ‘way above’ current levels 29th March 2024 West Dorset’s MP, Chris Loder, has called for the UK’s food self-sufficiency to be ‘way above’ current levels. At present, the UK is 60% self-sufficient in all... Local News
MP welcomes new regulations to reduce pupil absence in West Dorset’s schools 29th March 2024 West Dorset’s MP, Chris Loder, has welcomed new regulations announced by the Department for Education to reduce pupil absence in schools. Schools in West Dorset... Local News
West Dorset’s MP secures over £405,000 support for reforms to support unpaid carers 29th March 2024 West Dorset’s MP, Chris Loder, has helped secure £408,022 for Adults Social Care reforms in the county. The funding from the Department for Health and Social... Local News
Chris Loder MP welcomes affordable housing policies in latest Rural Proofing report 29th March 2024 West Dorset’s MP, Chris Loder, has welcomed affordable housing policies for rural areas outlined in the Government’s latest Rural Proofing report. Policies... Local News
West Dorset’s MP supports landmark legislation to quash wrongful Post Office convictions 21st March 2024 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has expressed his support for the introduction of legislation to quash the wrongful convictions of hundreds of innocent sub... Local News
MP’s praise as 95% of community pharmacies in West Dorset benefit from Government’s Pharmacy First scheme 21st March 2024 Chris Loder MP has praised the Government’s Pharmacy First scheme, which will benefit 18 community pharmacies in West Dorset. The news follows a recent meeting... Local NewsWestminster News
West Dorset’s MP secures Banking Hub for Sherborne following Lloyds Bank closure 21st March 2024 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has secured the delivery of a banking hub in Sherborne to protect local people’s access to cash. It follows months of high... Local News
MP hails inflation drop to 3.4% as cost of living continues to ease for West Dorset’s households 20th March 2024 Chris Loder MP has today welcomed the news that inflation has fallen to just 3.4%. It means the cost of living is rising at its slowest pace since September... Westminster News
