Local MP positive on the future of Okehampton Hospital Friday, 12 April, 2024 Following Local MP Mel Stride’s recent meeting with representatives from the NHS, Okehampton Town Council and NHS Property Services (NHSPS) regarding the disused ward at Okehampton Community Hospital, good progress continues to be made. The ward has remained empty since beds were removed in 2017 following a public consultation. Since around 2015 food provision was being prepared off-site leading... 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
Mel Stride MP positive on the future of Okehampton Hospital 5th March 2024 Following local MP Mel Stride’s recent meeting with representatives from the NHS, Okehampton Town Council and NHS Property Services (NHSPS) regarding the... Local News
Investing In Local Policing 1st March 2024 I called in on the new police front desk in Okehampton, and was thrilled to see it up and running and providing help and support to people in the town and... Local News
Mel Stride welcomes new anti-fraud campaign 20th February 2024 Mel Stride welcomes a new government campaign aimed at cracking down on fraudand stoping people becoming victims of scammers. The new ‘Stop! Think Fraud’... Local News
Mel Stride backs Crediton school funding request 16th February 2024 Mel Stride met with the Chief Executive of the Ted Wragg Trust Moira Marder recently to discuss issues relating to the condition of some of Queen Elizabeth’s... Local News
Disability Action Plan launched 12th February 2024 Mel Stride has launched a new Disability Action Plan as part of the government’s long-term plan to help disabled people including across Central Devon fulfil... Westminster News
Mel Stride welcomes Pharmacy First launch in Central Devon 5th February 2024 Mel Stride has welcomed the launch of the Conservative Government’s Pharmacy First approach, helping patients across Central Devon to receive care more quickly... Westminster News