Local MP Supports Community Pub Funding Bid Tuesday, 30 April, 2024 Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon, paid a special visit to the Drewe Arms community pub last week in celebration of its doors reopening. When the Drewe Arms closed in 2022, a group of locals came together to form a community benefit society in the hope of purchasing the pub. The mission was a success and over 600 people became shareholders, raising enough money for the pub to be bought and... Local News
MP urges broadband providers to help local families onto cheaper ‘social tariffs’ 16th August 2022 Broadband bills could be cut for millions of low-income households under Government plans to encourage ‘social tariffs’. A new service, which will go live next... Local News
Out and about in Central Devon - Mel Stride MP Column 4th August 2022 After a busy fortnight in Westminster, with colleagues whittling down Conservative Party leadership candidates to the final two, it was great to be back in... Articles
Papillon Dartmoor Distillery opens doors to local MP 3rd August 2022 Award-winning Pappillon Dartmoor Distillery in Moretonhampstead has welcomed a visit from the town’s Member of Parliament. Directors Claire and Adam Hyne gave... Local News
Ukrainian refugee awarded food hygiene certificate by local MP 1st August 2022 A Ukrainian refugee who has settled in Okehampton with her two children received a visit from her local Member of Parliament at the Oxenham Arms Hotel in South... Local News
Rishi – the right choice for Central Devon 28th July 2022 As Chancellor, Rishi Sunak did a lot of good for businesses and families here in Central Devon. He stumped up tens of millions of pounds for the new rail... Articles
MP welcomes first Women's Health Strategy for England to tackle gender health gap 23rd July 2022 Women and girls across England will benefit from improved healthcare following the publication of the first ever government-led Women’s Health Strategy for... Local News
Ready for Rishi! 21st July 2022 Central Devon MP Mel Stride has been backing Rishi Sunak throughout his leadership campaign. “We must have a serious individual to steer us through these series... Local News
Cost of living help for local families - Mel Stride MP Column 19th July 2022 Last week low-income families in our Central Devon constituency began receiving cost of living support payments from the Government worth £650. This will top up... Articles
New road safety campaign to protect cyclists, horse-riders and walkers 18th July 2022 A major new road safety campaign has been launched by the Government to promote the recent changes to the Highway Code which aim to better protect people... Local News