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For some time now Chris Loder MP has been campaigning for improved train frequency and better maintained stations on the Heart of Wessex line that runs from Yeovil to Weymouth. Please share your views.

West Dorset is set to benefit from a share of a £20 million government fund, as Dorchester South station receives much-needed funding for accessibility improvements.

West Dorset is set to receive a share of £1m grant funding towards vital search and rescue services, in an announcement made today by Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps.

DORSET MPs met with Health Secretary Matt Hancock on 11th February to press for immediate funding for Dorset County Hospital.

Chris Loder MP leads campaign to save the No. 6 bus service as First Wessex abandons route

On 9th January, Chris Loder, the new MP for West Dorset was successful in being drawn fifth in the Private Members’ Bills Ballot at the House of Commons.

On Tuesday 26th November Chris Loder, the Prospective Conservative MP for West Dorset, welcomed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Rt Hon Matt Hancock during a visit to Sherborne’s Yeatman Hospital.

On the first official day of the 12th December 2019 General Election campaign, listen in to The Sherborne Podcast and my views on growing up and living in Sherborne, my 4th generation family farm, Brexit, railways, council tax, housing and my plans for the future of West Dorset.