Kenn Primary School pupils quiz cabinet minister Monday, 13 November, 2023 Pupils from Kenn Church of England Primary School hosted a visit from local MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride on Friday (10/11/23). Organised by Headteacher Joe Baxter as part of UK Parliament Week, Mr Stride spoke to Year 5 and 6 pupils about his roles as an MP and cabinet minister, and answered questions on topics such as climate change. During the visit Mr Stride... Local News
MP in Thorverton for briefing on affordable housing plans 9th November 2023 Central Devon MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride visited Thorverton recently for a meeting with Mid Devon District Councillors Rhys... Local News
Local MP praises 'fantastic' Tor Support counselling in Okehampton 7th November 2023 Tor Support in Okehampton opened their doors to local MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride recently to discuss the important work they do... Local News
Mel Stride MP to press Treasury to recognise cider industry heritage 30th October 2023 Central Devon MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride offered to “go into bat” for the cider industry during a recent visit to Sandford... Local News
Mel Stride MP opens Ashburton Hub 24th October 2023 Central Devon MP Mel Stride recently opened the Ashburton Hub & Spoke to improve lives across Dartmoor. It is the brainchild of Ashburton Postmaster Stuart... Local News
Rowcroft Hospice CEO briefs local MP on ambitious expansion plans 19th October 2023 A NEW PURPOSE-BUILT specialist dementia and complex nursing home for residents in South Devon is the vision of Rowcroft Hospice Chief Executive Mark Hawkins... Local News
Post Office future top of agenda as MP meets South Tawton parish chair 16th October 2023 The future of Post Office provision in and around South Zeal was top of the agenda when Central Devon MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride... Local News
Action for Children welcomes Mel Stride MP to Hatherleigh 10th October 2023 Action for Children, the children's charity that runs Devon’s early help targeted service for families with children aged 8 and under, welcomed Central Devon MP... Local News
Plans for community to buy Drewe Arms gets backing from local MP 30th September 2023 Central Devon MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride has leant his support to residents in and around Drewsteignton who are launching a... Local News
Mel Stride MP supports official opening of new special school in Okehampton 27th September 2023 To celebrate the opening of a new, custom-built school in Okehampton, Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon and Percy Prowse, Chairperson of Devon County Council... Local News
