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
My campaign to reopen the Yeatman Hospital's MIU 17th November 2020 The MIU at the the Yeatman Hospital closed on April 6 2020, during the early weeks of lockdown, a decision taken by Dorset Health Care Trust to manage the... Local News
My position on the second lockdown 5th November 2020 When I was elected, almost a year ago, never did I expect to have to vote on a piece of legislation, as I did on Wednesday 4th November about a ‘national... Westminster News
My view on the Agriculture Bill 3rd November 2020 As the only new Member of Parliament who lives on a farm, I offer my view on the Agriculture Bill as a tenant beef farmer’s son; who has lived and breathed... Westminster News
Share your view on the proposed national lockdown with your MP 2nd November 2020 Thank you all who completed my survey, which is now CLOSED. On Saturday 31st October, the Prime Minister made an announcement that a second national lockdown is... Opinions
Meals for West Dorset's children during school holidays 27th October 2020 For the latest information on the Government's wraparound schemes to support disadvantaged children and families this winter and through 2021, visit: https:/... Local News
£670k culture funding for West Dorset 14th October 2020 £670k culture recovery investment will save jobs in West Dorset £670,000 investment saves jobs in West Dorset’s culture, heritage and arts sectors Unprecedented... Local News
Supporting jobs and helicopter production at Leonardo 21st September 2020 Chris Loder challenged the Government in the House of Commons on 21st September 2020, over redundancies announced the previous week at the Yeovil-based... Local News
£62.5m secured as Dorchester hospital plans approved 15th September 2020 Dorset County Hospital multi-storey car park plans approved Councillors overrule Council Planners' recommendation of refusal West Dorset MP intervenes to save... Local News
Defending the rights of small dairy farmers 10th September 2020 In a Press Release today, Chris Loder MP appeals to farmers to get in touch if supermarkets are abusing their power Government to protect small dairy farmers... Westminster News
