MP receives reassurance on future of Moretonhampstead Hospital Monday, 26 July, 2021 Mel Stride MP held a “very positive” meeting with Health Minister Edward Argar MP on Thursday over the future of Moretonhampstead Hospital. Mr Stride has been liaising with the Department for Health for several months over the future of the cottage hospital after being contacted by Julia Darby, Chief Executive of North East Dartmoor Care, which is based at the hospital. Ms Darby had been concerned... Local News
MP seeks extension to help locals by buy National Trust land in Bovey Tracey 29th June 2021 Mel Stride MP has leant his support to residents in Bovey Tracey who are trying to buy an area of woodland from the National Trust to prevent it from selling... Local News
Mental Health 28th June 2021 It has long been suspected that the last 18 months will have led to a significant increase in mental health problems. During the early stages of the pandemic... Articles
Local artist, 10, receives prize from MP 24th June 2021 Landscore Primary School pupil Nina Ciebien recently received a visit from her Member of Parliament, five months after winning a competition to design his 2020... Local News
MP urges Devon rail commuters to check out new flexible rail tickets 21st June 2021 New flexible rail tickets, matching modern working habits and saving passengers hundreds of pounds, will be available to commuters across England from next week... Local News
MP supports councillor on mission to improve cycle links in West Devon 21st June 2021 Hatherleigh’s West Devon Borough Councillor Patrick Kimber recently met up with local MP Mel Stride to discuss local cycling and walking routes. The pair met at... Local News
Taxing Tech Giants 18th June 2021 Taxation is often seen as a rather dry subject but I have always found that at least one aspect of tax is likely to elicit strong feelings – the taxation of... Articles
Dartmoor line on track to begin by end of 2021 says MP 14th June 2021 Mel Stride MP was in Okehampton recently for a meeting with representatives from Network Rail and Great Western Railway. He was joined by Okehampton’s newly... Local News
21st June 10th June 2021 This week the Government will be carefully studying the latest data relating to Covid-19 cases, hospitalisations and deaths so a decision can be made on 14th... Articles
Cash boost for local employers who take on T-level students 7th June 2021 Local employers will be able to claim a £1,000 cash boost for every T Level student they host on a high-quality industry placement, as part of a new incentive... Local News
