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Local action in 2023

Funded by donations at no cost to the tax payer, my 2023 Annual Report (which can be downloaded at the bottom of this page), is being delivered to around 30,000 of the homes in our Central Devon constituency. Thank you to all the volunteers who have braved the cold to help me deliver it.

6-year-old local artist impresses PM

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has received a very special Christmas card this year – one designed by Yeoford Community Primary School pupil Ellis Withey, aged 6.

Local MP praises 'fantastic' Tor Support counselling in Okehampton

Tor Support in Okehampton opened their doors to local MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride recently to discuss the important work they do in supporting young people between 5 and 25. Dependent on grants and donations, their counselling services are free and confidential.

Three local swimming pools secure national funding

Central Devon MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride has welcomed the announcement that three swimming pools in his constituency are to benefit from national funding. Across the country 196 swimming pools and leisure centres have been awarded a share of £20 million.