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
Water Minister and West Dorset’s MP praise efforts of Clean Rivers of West Dorset (CRoWD) 4th March 2024 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, welcomed the Minister for Water and Rural Growth, Robbie Moore, on a visit to Charmouth on the 27th February. The Minister met... Local NewsWestminster News
MP reiterates support for West Dorset's businesses and charities at forum 1st March 2024 Chris Loder MP held a forum on the 1st March at Winterbourne Abbas for over 40 businesses and charities. Attendees of the Dorchester and Bridport Business... Local News
West Dorset MP hosts ministerial Q&A with students of Kingston Maurward College 29th February 2024 Chris Loder MP hosted a ministerial Q&A on the 29th February with students of Kingston Maurward College; the Minister for Rural Growth, Robbie Moore; and... Local News
West Dorset MP’s campaign success as Second Homes tax to be introduced from 2025 27th February 2024 Second homes in West Dorset will be subject to a 100% Council Tax premium from 1st April 2025, following Chris Loder MP’s sustained campaign. The introduction... Local News
Major success as MP’s campaign for Lyme Regis Church Cliff Beach redesignation nears 27th February 2024 Church Cliff Beach in Lyme Regis is nearing redesignation as a bathing beach following a high-profile campaign spearheaded by Chris Loder MP. It follows recent... Local News
MP’s campaign to end livestock exports nears completion in Parliament 26th February 2024 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has welcomed the news that his campaign to ban livestock exports is nearing completion in Parliament. The Animal Welfare... Local News
MP welcomes over £620,000 for flood management of West Dorset’s waterways 26th February 2024 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has welcomed Government funding of £624,500 to improve flood resilience for six projects on the river Brit, Simene, Asker and... Local News
MP’s fair price for farmers campaign advances as new supply chain regulations announced 26th February 2024 New regulations will be laid in Parliament to ensure dairy, poultry and pig farmers’ contracts pay a fair price. It follows a high-profile campaign by Chris... Local News
MP hails 12% drop in energy bills helping households with cost of living 24th February 2024 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has hailed the announcement today that the Energy Regulator OFGEM has dropped the energy price cap to the lowest level since... Local NewsWestminster News
