Stuart Anderson MP has issued his second Local Plan Delivery Update. It follows his initial update, which was published in July to celebrate his first-year anniversary as the Member of Parliament for South Shropshire.
Stuart's first Local Delivery Update reflected on the success in his first year in office. The latest update is part of Stuart's first Annual Report, which has been submitted alongside his annual publication data.
In 2025, Stuart has responded to more than 9,500 individual casework enquiries. This has spanned topics including housing, health, and education - with many successes in each of these areas.
As one of the largest constituencies in England, Stuart has ensured a consistent presence across South Shropshire. He has held many surgery appointments and launched a ‘Meet Your MP’ event series.
As part of his plan to unleash rural prosperity, Stuart has visited many businesses and chaired two roundtable discussion events with Shropshire Chamber of Commerce.
In addition, Stuart has consistently supported local communities - having now visited many schools, charities, places of worship, and community organisations.
As part of Small Charity Week in June, Stuart launched his Community Support Finder. This details the latest support that is available for charitable organisations in both South Shropshire and beyond.
In Parliament, Stuart has tabled almost 300 formal written questions. He has also graduated from the prestigious Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme, having completed various modules.
Stuart was recently appointed to the Ukraine-NATO Interparliamentary Council, which serves as a forum for dialogue among legislators from Ukraine and the 32 Member States.
Stuart Anderson MP's Second Local Plan Delivery Update (December 2025)
Unleash Rural Prosperity:
- Received thousands of responses to Shop Local Survey.
- Welcomed £10 Million Disability Employment Support Plan.
- Chaired second business roundtable with Shropshire Chamber of Commerce.
- Launched Small Business Directory for South Shropshire.
- Congratulated Grainger and Worrall on fourth royal honour.
- Urged residents to make nominations for Rural Oscars.
- Supporting nominations for Town of Culture Competition.
Enhance Public Services:
- Urged government support for community hospitals.
- Secured funding for in-school libraries at primary schools.
- Backed Investment for Family Hubs in South Shropshire.
- Supporting plans to improve access to cancer care in the region.
- Secured longer-term public health grants for local authorities.
Champion our Farmers:
- Secured Countryside Stewardship Extension.
- Campaigning for reformed Sustainable Farming Incentive.
- Ongoing fight to scrap Family Farm Tax.
- Supported Farming Action Day on 22nd November 2025.
- Helping upland farmers to access support schemes.
- Supported launch Midlands Air Ambulance First Aid Training Service.
Support our Communities:
- Attended official re-opening of Church Stretton Tennis Courts.
- Continued funding for holiday clubs in South Shropshire.
- Inclusion of bereavement as topic in schools.
- Supported Youth Awareness Day in South Shropshire.
- Secured more support for 4,000 local veterans.
- Stepped up his campaign against post office closures.
- Backed Conservative Plan o cut electricity bills by a fifth.
- Launched Winter Ready Campaign to help local residents.
- Supported Youth Work Week in November 2025.
Protect the Countryside:
- Secured £6.5 million boost for recycling services.
- Ring-fenced funds for water restoration.
- Active Travel Schemes for Three Primary Schools.
Invest in Infrastructure:
- New broadband contract for 2,000 premises.
- Opened landmark housing development in Chirbury.
- Campaigning for better train service investment.
- Secured support for better aligned water investment.
- Support for mobile connectivity in Hopton Wafers.
Stuart Anderson MP's First Local Plan Delivery Update (July 2025):
Unleash Rural Prosperity:
- Joined forces with Shropshire Chamber of Commerce to host a business roundtable.
- Almost 200 residents signed my petition calling for banking hubs in South Shropshire.
- Secured a £43 million investment in rural communities, including rural prosperity funding.
- 86 businesses in South Shropshire were nominated in Stuart's Small Business Awards.
- Over 1,200 residents responded to survey on supporting our high streets in Bridgnorth.
Enhance Public Services:
- Championed support for local community hospitals like Bridgnorth.
- Saved Post Office in Clunton, Clunbury, and Cleobury Mortimer.
- Secured government commitment for the £312 million hospitals transformation plan.
Champion our Farmers:
- Hosted Shadow Farming Minister Robbie Moore MP in South Shropshire.
- Persuaded the government to process “stuck” applications for sustainable farming.
- Actively campaigning against the Family Farm Tax, an act of rural vandalism.
Support our Communities:
- Successfully campaigned for an extension to funding for village halls.
- Persuaded the government to continue the Household Support Fund.
- Supporting South Shropshire's 500 small charities with an online support finder.
- Secured an extension to a conservation scheme for historic churches.
Protect the Countryside:
- Successfully secured a £30 million extension for protected landscapes.
- Launched an innovative trial to improve water quality on the River Teme.
- Secured almost £5 million for flooding support in affected local areas.
Invest in Infrastructure:
- Secured an extension of the Shared Prosperity Fund.
- Supported plans to restore direct rail services to London.
- Backed Very Light Rail as part of a green transport hub upstream of Ironbridge.
- Secured a continued freeze in fuel duty, saving drivers £59 on average this year.
- Delivered upgrades to mobile phone masts in the Shropshire Hills.
