Local MP Supports Action on Water Quality Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 Mel Stride MP has welcomed the Environment Secretary’s announcement that up to £11 million in water company fines will be reinvested back into a new Water Restoration Fund (WRF). Under the WRF, all water company environmental penalties since April 2022 have been ringfenced to directly improve the water environment. The WRF will offer grant funding on a competitive basis to support local groups... Local News
MP supports Anti-Bullying Week and its 2021 message: One Kind Word 15th November 2021 Anti-Bullying Week 2021, running from 15th to 19th November, aims to raise awareness of bullying of children and young people. The annual UK event is... Local News
Remembrance Sunday 14th November 2021 Today I attended the Remembrance Service in Crediton and laid a wreath on behalf of my constituents at the town’s war memorial. I alternate between different... Local News
Tackling Climate Change 12th November 2021 I have just returned from Glasgow where I attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). At its launch, the Prime Minister warned that the world... Articles
Railway success makes affordable housing even more important - MP 9th November 2021 Mel Stride MP met with Okehampton Borough Councillor Julie Yelland recently to discuss a number of issues affecting the town. The West Devon Councillor for... Local News
229 extra Police Officers recruited in Devon and Cornwall 2nd November 2021 Mel Stride MP has welcomed the announcement that 229 extra police officers have been recruited in Devon and Cornwall since September 2019, bringing the total... Local News
MP backs plans to stop employers withholding tips from local staff 2nd November 2021 New plans to overhaul tipping practices have been set out by the government to stop employers withholding tips awarded to their staff. With many earning the... Local News
Watch Mel respond to Autumn Budget 1st November 2021 Click on the video to watch Mel Stride MP respond to the Chancellor's Budget last Wednesday. As the Chair of the Treasury Select Committee he was the second MP... Speeches in Parliament
Supporting our local RSPCA 25th October 2021 Mel Stride MP visited Little Valley Animal Shelter near Exeter recently to met with CEO Hugh Lowson and Carol Allan, Chairman of the South, East and West Devon... Local News
MP urges residents to take advantage of local covid community testing sites 19th October 2021 Mel Stride MP is urging residents in his constituency to take advantage of the free Devon County Council Community Testing Service, offering rapid lateral flow... Local News