Local MP Supports Community Pub Funding Bid Tuesday, 30 April, 2024 Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon, paid a special visit to the Drewe Arms community pub last week in celebration of its doors reopening. When the Drewe Arms closed in 2022, a group of locals came together to form a community benefit society in the hope of purchasing the pub. The mission was a success and over 600 people became shareholders, raising enough money for the pub to be bought and... Local News
Local MP Visits ‘Booming’ Countryside Business 26th March 2024 Central Devon MP Mel Stride recently visited Ladds of Crediton, a country supplies store specialising in computer services and repairs, country clothing and air... Local News
Community Store Launches Funding Appeal 26th March 2024 Central Devon MP Mel Stride paid a special visit to The Burrow Community Store & Cafe in Exbourne this week. The Burrow is an imaginative building comprising an... Local News
MP Visits Local Bike Shop for Anniversary 25th March 2024 Central Devon MP Mel Stride paid a visit to BikeShed’s Crediton branch this week to meet with owner, Mike Sanders, in celebration of his 30th year in business... Local News
Supporting Local Charities 23rd March 2024 As MP for Central Devon for over a decade, I have had the pleasure of spending time and supporting some wonderful local charities over the years. There are a... Articles
Mel Stride MP Tries His Hand At ‘The Parliament Shed’ 20th March 2024 UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA) welcomed a visit from local MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride. UKMSA have been given a weeks... Local News
Mel Stride MP Champions Small Business During Visit to Devon Brewery 15th March 2024 Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon, visited Hanlons Brewery near Crediton this week to discuss Government support for small businesses in Devon. Hanlons Brewery... Local News
Mel Stride MP Supports Unique Devon Arts and Crafts Charity 15th March 2024 Central Devon MP Mel Stride visited MAKE Southwest last week to find out more about the huge contribution this unique local craft education charity makes to the... Local News
Mel Stride MP Supports English Tourism Week 15th March 2024 Central Devon MP Mel Stride has been out and about locally supporting English Tourism Week, which runs from 15-24 March this year. Coordinated by VisitEngland... Local News
Mel Stride MP Visits Highly Innovative Local Farmers 11th March 2024 Mel recently paid a visit to The Dartmoor Shepherd, a farm specialising in three traditional breeds of longwool sheep native to Devon. The Dartmoor Shepherd has... Local News