It was a glorious morning in Upton for the opening of the new viewing platform in Lytchett Bay.

Michael was delighted to be able to be there and see how accessible the paths are, enabling the local community to enjoy this beautiful natural environment.

Local Councillors have welcomed the news that Councils across Dorset have been given financial support from the Government to drive forward community-led affordable housing. Funding has been received to help mitigate the impact of second homes which are prevalent across the County.

I often feel that the title of this column can be misleading – whilst I do spend Monday to Thursday each week in London, my focus is always on what can benefit the people in Mid Dorset and North Poole.

As last year, I had a competition for local schools to design my Christmas cards. I received entries from 5 schools, and Vic Martin and "Art on the Heath" from Canford Heath chose a design from each school. There were some amazing designs, and I know it was a difficult choice!

News from Westminster

Angela Merkel has quit the moral high ground on reciprocal rights and entered the fray with the implication that human beings will be traded “tit for tat” in a political playgound.  I read with dismay the article on Politico that Angela Merkel, in common with Commissioner Michel Barnier, refused

Mid Dorset & North Poole MP Michael Tomlinson urges ‘Get Ready for Winter’

News from Westminster

Michael recently wrote an article for the website Conservative Home on Worker's rights. You can read the article here.

Michael Tomlinson supports apprenticeships in Dorset.