Local MP to push for Devon’s share of high needs education funding boost Friday, 22 September, 2023 Devon County Councillor Lois Samuel (Okehampton Rural) met with Central Devon MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on Friday (22/09/23) to discuss provision for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) within the authority. Among the issues they discussed was the need for more funding to keep up with demand, with Cllr Samuel welcoming the government’s recent announcement of an... Local News
MP urges local Covid-19 booster take up as autumn rollout begins 15th September 2023 Central Devon MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride is urging eligible constituents to take up the offer of a Covid-19 booster jab this... Local News
MP urges local farmers to apply for sustainable farming incentives 31st August 2023 Local farmers can sign up for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) from 18 September and start registering their interest through the online Rural Payments... Local News
Okehampton men in sheds welcome local MP to discuss mens mental health 14th August 2023 Men in Sheds in Okehampton recently welcomed a visit from local MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride. Director Phil Bush, Treasurer Graham... Local News
Local MP pulls pints at Dartmoor pub ahead of community fundraiser 3rd August 2023 Central Devon MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride has visited the Kestor Inn at Manaton – his first since owners Gary and Julie Roberts... Local News
South Dartmoor Community College progress impresses local MP 31st July 2023 South Dartmoor Community College in Ashburton recently welcomed a visit from local MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride. Executive... Local News
Force Cancer Charity services to return at Okehampton Hospital 22nd July 2023 Central Devon MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride has welcomed the announcement that FORCE Cancer Charity outreach services will resume... Local News
Trial encourages low-income pensioners in Teignbridge to apply for extra financial support 19th July 2023 Pensioners in Teignbridge will be among 2,000 people in Great Britain receiving letters inviting them to apply for Pension Credit as part of an innovative new... Local News
Government awards Bovey Paradiso £200k towards theatre and cinema 12th July 2023 Supporters of Bovey Paradiso are celebrating after being awarded £200,000 in government funding from the Community Ownership Fund. The fund was set up to enable... Local News
Morchard Bishop Primary school hosts visit from local MP 10th July 2023 Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School hosted a visit from local MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride on Friday. Headteacher Sam... Local News
