Filo Project Shows Sir Mel How Small Groups Make a Big Difference Monday, 26 January, 2026 In a quiet cottage in Sticklepath, something remarkable is happening. Laughter, conversation and connection are helping people with dementia rediscover moments of joy. Recently, the MP for Central Devon, Sir Mel Stride, stepped inside one of The Filo Project's warm, home-based setting to see first-hand how its small-group model is reshaping the future of compassionate care. Founded in 2014, The... Local News
Historic Devon Pub to be hit by expected 76% Business Rate Hike 5th January 2026 The Oxenham Arms, a 12th-century Grade II* listed pub, at the heart of village life in South Zeal, is facing a staggering potential 76% hike in business rates... Local News
Mel meets Clean Sweep SW in Alphington 2nd January 2026 Local MP Sir Mel Stride visited Clean Sweep SW in Alphington to meet with business owner Beki Heath, who has been running the domestic cleaning company for over... Local News
Mel visits local Ashburton business E & JW Glendinning 16th December 2025 Sir Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon, visited E & JW Glendinning in Ashburton to meet with the senior leadership team and discuss the challenges facing the... Local News
Sir Mel Opens Landmark Exhibition Celebrating 70 Years of Craft at MAKE Southwest 6th August 2025 Central Devon MP Sir Mel Stride officially opened MAKE Southwest’s latest exhibition, Celebrating the History of Devon Guild of Craftsmen, recognising 70 years... Local News
Copplestone A377 Update 26.07.25 28th July 2025 Mel met with representatives from the Mid Devon District Council Planning and Place Directorate, Building Control and Devon County Council Highways in... Local News
Campaigning for Lustleigh Post Office 30th June 2025 Over the past year, I have been in contact with the Post Office regarding their wish to remove the Pick Up and Drop Off Evri service from the fantastic... Local News
Mel impressed by “remarkable” Berrybrook Morgan, Steam & Classics 19th June 2025 Mel praised Berrybrook for their innovation and entrepreneurship on a recent visit to the family-run Exminster business. Founded in 2001 to trade Morgan cars... Local News
Local MP Meets Future Leaders During Visit to Crediton Sixth Form 7th April 2025 CENTRAL DEVON MP, Mel Stride, visited Queen Elizabeth School Sixth Form in Crediton last week to speak to students about politics, democracy, and how young... Local News
Families in Devon to be hit by £1,191 of extra costs 7th April 2025 LOCAL MP for Central Devon and Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has warned that families in Devon are in line for dramatic cost increases in the new tax year. It... Local News
