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
West Dorset's MP and Stoke Abbott villagers push for broadband improvements 12th February 2024 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has today featured in a Daily Express exclusive interview. Mr Loder said he was “serious” about calling for urgent solutions... Local News
MP welcomes social housing reforms for ‘hard-working families and individuals’ 8th February 2024 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has welcomed proposed reforms to the social housing system that will ensure fairness and benefit ‘hard-working families and... Local News
West Dorset's MP scrutinises Local Government Settlement for 2024/25 7th February 2024 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has scrutinised the Local Government Funding Settlement for 2024/25 in Parliament. Speaking in the Chamber on the 7th February... Local NewsSpeechesSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
MP’s support helps Pet Abduction Bill progress in Parliament 7th February 2024 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, last week supported the passage of the Pet Abduction Bill to the Report Stage in Parliament. The Pet Abduction Bill will make... Local NewsWestminster News
MP’s personal campaign sees animal worrying legislation advance through Parliament 7th February 2024 Legislation to tackle livestock worrying has completed its Second Reading in Parliament following high-profile support from Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset. Mr... Local News
MP tackles community pharmacies and Council Tax on BBC Politics South West 4th February 2024 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, appeared as a guest on the BBC’s Politics South West programme on Sunday 3rd February. Community pharmacies and Council Tax... Local News
West Dorset’s MP drives home rural/urban divide in meeting with Chancellor 31st January 2024 Chris Loder MP recently met with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, to drive home the reality for rural residents in West Dorset. The meeting built... Local News
MP advances mission to resolve nutrient neutrality in West Dorset with over £4m investment 30th January 2024 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, is pushing ahead with his mission to resolve nutrient neutrality issues in the county to unlock modest housebuilding... Local News
Chris Loder MP pays tribute in Dorchester on Holocaust Memorial Day 30th January 2024 Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, paid tribute to the millions of lives lost to genocide at Dorchester’s Holocaust Memorial Day on the 27th January. The theme of... Local News
