Michael welcomes reduction in crime 25th January 2017 Michael has welcomed news that traditionally-measured crime has continued to fall, now down by a third since 2010, and remaining at historically low levels... Local News
Michael welcomes charity funding opportunity 25th January 2017 Michael has welcomed the news that a £6 million funding pot will be available for charities this year, raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery The... Local News
Michael attends opening of new Viewing Point 20th January 2017 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... Local News
Michael welcomes money for housing 17th January 2017 Local Councillors have welcomed the news that Councils across Dorset have been given financial support from the Government to drive forward community-led... Local News
January News 11th January 2017 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... Local News
Christmas Card competition 14th December 2016 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... Local News
November news 11th November 2016 News from Westminster As the evenings draw in and the weather gets colder, I always enjoy my weekends at home in the constituency when I can light the wood... Local News
Hunt the House 14th October 2016 As the nights get longer, I would like to encourage everyone to consider the recommendations by the Hunt the House project. This asks you to think about how... Local News
Michael Meets with Jeremy Hunt to discuss local hospitals 13th June 2016 Michael Tomlinson meets with the Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt to discuss the proposed changes to hospitals in Dorset. Local News