Mel Stride MP Visits Highly Innovative Local Farmers Monday, 11 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 been using the sheepskin rugs from their rare breed flocks to create a range of products, which they now sell online, in their shop in Chagford, and at shows and events across the country. Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon and Secretary of... Local News
Action for Children welcomes Mel Stride MP to Hatherleigh 10th October 2023 Action for Children, the children's charity that runs Devon’s early help targeted service for families with children aged 8 and under, welcomed Central Devon MP... Local News
Plans for community to buy Drewe Arms gets backing from local MP 30th September 2023 Central Devon MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride has leant his support to residents in and around Drewsteignton who are launching a... Local News
Mel Stride MP supports official opening of new special school in Okehampton 27th September 2023 To celebrate the opening of a new, custom-built school in Okehampton, Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon and Percy Prowse, Chairperson of Devon County Council... Local News
Local MP to push for Devon’s share of high needs education funding boost 22nd September 2023 Devon County Councillor Lois Samuel (Okehampton Rural) met with Central Devon MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on Friday to discuss provision for... Local News
MP urges local Covid-19 booster take up as autumn rollout begins 15th September 2023 Central Devon MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride is urging eligible constituents to take up the offer of a Covid-19 booster jab this... Local News
MP urges local farmers to apply for sustainable farming incentives 31st August 2023 Local farmers can sign up for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) from 18 September and start registering their interest through the online Rural Payments... Local News
Okehampton men in sheds welcome local MP to discuss mens mental health 14th August 2023 Men in Sheds in Okehampton recently welcomed a visit from local MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride. Director Phil Bush, Treasurer Graham... Local News
Local MP pulls pints at Dartmoor pub ahead of community fundraiser 3rd August 2023 Central Devon MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride has visited the Kestor Inn at Manaton – his first since owners Gary and Julie Roberts... Local News
South Dartmoor Community College progress impresses local MP 31st July 2023 South Dartmoor Community College in Ashburton recently welcomed a visit from local MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride. Executive... Local News