Chris Chope has given his support to the campaign by David Sidwick Dorset's Prospective Conservative Candidate to be Police & Crime Commissioner to ensure that Dorset Police provide better value for money.
"David is right to emphasise that if Dorset increased from 81% to the national average of
Keeping a flourishing, vibrant local economy is essential. Chris is concerned that planning delays are frustrating investment in the Airport industrial estate and preventing the building of much needed new homes on brownfield land.
As a long-term campaigner for fairer funding for our local schools, Chris is delighted by the GovernmentÕs announcement of a 5.14% average increase in per pupil funding, far higher than the national average.
Chris, pictured discussing community transport with Town Councillor, Grace Polson, believes strongly that young people should have a voice in local affairs.
As a regular visitor to schools throughout the constituency, he enjoys hearing students' opinions, welcomes educational visits to the Hou
As a former Environment Minister, Chris is committed to protecting the Green Belt. He has worked with the CPRE and has promoted a Green Belt Protection Bill in Parliament. Chris is concerned about the risk to health from air pollution and unsafe bathing waters.
In the Christchurch constituency Chris engages with charities and other community groups. This picture shows him at the ARC Community Centre in Somerford with the work of a dementia-friendly group.
Chris joined representatives from aviation companies, to hear an inspiring talk by Simon Witts, founder of the UK’s Aviation Skills Partnership.
Their approach integrates into the current learning and development experience of young people, as early as Key Stage 2 (7-11 years old) at schools a
