Speaking in Parliament on the 7th May 2024, West Dorset’s MP once again made the case for fairer rural funding allocations. The local MP called for the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Laura Trott, to review the ‘Green Book’ guidance to ensure fairness in rural funding allocations.
Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has reiterated his vehement opposition to the proposal to build 4,000 homes on greenfield land to the north of Dorchester.
Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch, visited West Dorset today (24th April) to meet with small business owners across the constituency and members of the Dorchester Chamber of Business.
Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has confirmed that Sherborne Banking Hub will have a cash machine (ATM) available in the town centre. It follows scaremongering attempts by the Liberal Democrats on political leaflets, claiming that there is no guarantee of a cash point in Cheap Street.
Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, has entered discussions with LINK – the cash regulator – to address what he describes as a ‘cash desert’ in Lyme Regis.
West Dorset’s MP, Chris Loder, visited Bishops Caundle Community Shop on Tuesday 9th April. The local MP dropped in to support the Shop’s urgent call for volunteers; without additional support, the shop may have to close at the weekends.
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 Loder’s campaign to protect access to cash, which many rural residents rely on for their banking and finances.
