St Mary's School - new opportunity for SEND provision in Dorset 10th February 2021 The budget for social care for adults and children in the Dorset Council area was £172m in the last financial year – equivalent to nearly 70 percent of the... Local News
My campaign on faster broadband speeds for West Dorset 9th February 2021 In the past year I’ve made considerable inroads on getting faster broadband speeds for West Dorset; a campaign of even greater importance at a time when we are... Local News
Dorset Local Plan consultation - it's vital we all respond 29th January 2021 The Dorset Local Plan is open for consultation Dorset Council’s Local Plan sets out the targets for future housing development in Dorset and identifies areas... Local News
Free School Meals update 20th January 2021 Schools can begin ordering free school meal vouchers for eligible pupils this week as the Government’s national scheme launched on18th January, adding to the... Local News
My campaign against the Norchester development 18th January 2021 I am opposed to the building of mass developments in West Dorset, such as 'Norchester' - the 4000 houses planned for the outskirts of Dorchester. On 8th July... Local News
David Sidwick - Police and Crime Commissioner Elections 2021 16th January 2021 Chris Loder is backing David Sidwick as Conservative candidate for the next Police and Crime Commissioner. A statement from David Sidwick, PCC candidate 2021... Local News
Support for West Dorset's charities 18th November 2020 In recent months, we have relied upon our charities and local voluntary groups more than ever. A crucial part of the Government’s response to COVID has been the... 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
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