Local state pensioners to receive up to £600 energy bill support from today 23rd November 2022 Central Devon MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride has confirmed that Winter Fuel Payments and Pensioner Cost of Living Payments will... Local News
MP seeks local volunteers to support Ilsington Village Hall and Shop 22nd November 2022 Mel visited Ilsington Village Hall and Shop recently to lend his support to members of the community who are working to keep them open. Parish Clerk Carol... Local News
“Shop Local” message from Ashburton Chamber of Trade and MP 21st November 2022 Shopping locally in the run up to Christmas will be key in supporting many businesses given the pressures of increasing energy costs. This is the message from... Local News
8,500 local families receive £324 cost of living payment 17th November 2022 Seven million payments of £324 have been made to low-income families through the government’s cost of living support in the past week, including to 8,500 local... Local News
Mel joins local councillor in anti-bullying message on Odd Socks Day 14th November 2022 Mel Stride MP has joined Chagford Borough Councillor Nicky Heyworth in raising awareness for Anti-Bullying Week 2022 which begins with Odd Socks Day today. Last... Local News
MP lobbies for funding for Paradiso dream in Bovey Tracey 7th November 2022 Bovey Tracey Paradiso, a new community arts and entertainment centre located at the top end of Fore Street, opened its doors to local MP Mel Stride recently... Local News
Mel Stride MP to honour Ashburton Royal British Legion branch for fundraising work 3rd November 2022 The Ashburton Branch of the Royal British Legion will be honoured for their outstanding fundraising work by the town’s local Member of Parliament at a special... Local News
MP and councillors discuss rail station and energy bill support 31st October 2022 Mel Stride MP recently met with West Devon Borough Councillors Julie Yelland, Lois Samuel, Patrick Kimber and Nicky Heyworth. Cllr Heyworth (Chagford) opened... Local News
Funding boost to help more employers support disabled people in Devon 18th October 2022 Small businesses across Devon will soon benefit from a new £6.4 million national online service to help employers better support disabled people and those with... Local News