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 officially opens new extension at Sherborne’s Apples Medical Centre 14th March 2024 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, officially opened a new annexe at the Apples Medical Centre in Sherborne on the 14th March. The new annexe includes additional... Local News
Consultation launched on clearer food labelling following MP’s long-standing campaign 13th March 2024 A consultation to make food labelling fairer and clearer has been launched by the Environment Secretary, following Chris Loder MP’s campaign. The consultation... Local NewsWestminster News
West Dorset MP supports ban on puberty blockers in Gender Identity Clinics and calls for investigation 12th March 2024 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has today expressed his support for the ban on the prescription of puberty blockers in Gender Identity Clinics. The decision... Local NewsWestminster News
West Dorset’s MP hosts summit with cash regulator to ensure access is protected 12th March 2024 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, met with the cash regulator, LINK, last week to ensure access is protected in rural communities. It’s the latest step in Mr... Local NewsWestminster News
West Dorset’s water companies to face fourfold increase in pollution inspections 12th March 2024 West Dorset’s water companies will soon face a fourfold increase in inspections as part of the Government’s plan to tackle illegal discharges and poor... Local News
West Dorset MP’s hails Spring Budget wins for workers and small businesses 11th March 2024 Chris Loder MP has hailed the policies announced today in the Spring Budget as a win for West Dorset’s workers, families and small businesses. It follows... Local NewsWestminster News
Chris Loder MP welcomes beneficial procurement reforms for region’s helicopter industry 6th March 2024 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has welcomed military procurement reforms that will benefit the rotary industry with jobs and prosperity. Speaking in the House... Local NewsWestminster News
MP pushes for delivery of new measures to address NHS dentistry in West Dorset 4th March 2024 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has called for the Dentistry Minister to deliver on the specific measures for rural areas included in the Government’s recently... Local NewsWestminster News
MP drives forward road safety campaign as Dorset’s roads to receive 30% increase in funding 4th March 2024 Dorset’s roads will receive a record 30% increase in road resurfacing funding, as the MP for West Dorset drives forward his road safety campaign. In the coming... Local News
