James Heappey hosts RPA Roundtable for farmers in Wells Tuesday, 7 May, 2024 Wells MP James Heappey hosted a roundtable in the city with the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), to allow farmers to find out more about support available, and future policy plans in relation to the farming industry. More than 20 farmers attended the event, with presentations from the RPA, the Forestry Commission, Natural England and further representatives from the Department of Environment, Food and... Local News
DEFRA Minister confirms to James Heappey MP grants now available for Somerset residents after Westminster Hall debate 22nd April 2024 More than 100 home and business owners in Somerset impacted by flooding this winter will now be able to claim up to £5000 from a Government grant, the... Local News
James Heappey signs off from Ministry for Defence 27th March 2024 James Heappey MP has today signed off from his role in the Ministry of Defence as Minister for Armed Forces, after four-and-a-half years in the role. This comes... Local News
James Heappey MP to stand down at the next General Election 15th March 2024 Wells MP James Heappey has today announced he will not stand for re-election at the forthcoming General Election. James Heappey has served as the Member of... Local News
James Heappey marks Apprenticeship Week with visit to Rotamec in Cheddar 9th February 2024 Wells MP James Heappey visited Rotamec in Cheddar to mark Apprenticeship Week. The engineering company is hugely successful, and also trains young people... Local News
James Heappey MP hosts meeting with farmers and Environment Agency 24th January 2024 James Heappey MP hosted a meeting between a number of farmers in Wedmore and the Environment Agency (EA) during the meeting in Wedmore. He says: “There has been... Local News
Minister for the Schools System visits Blue School following structural concerns 17th January 2024 Baroness Barran, the Department for Education Minister with responsibility for school and college buildings, visited The Blue School to discuss the action plan... Local News
James Heappey MP marks Remembrance in constituency and Westminster 9th November 2023 Wells MP James Heappey marked Remembrance Day in both Somerset and Westminster this week, as the country remembers those who sacrificed their lives to ensure... Local News
Burnham MP and Candidate host meeting with concerned park owners in Brean 1st November 2023 Burnham-on-Sea MP James Heappey and Ashley Fox, the Conservative Candidate for the new Parliamentary seat of Bridgwater, hosted a meeting with park owners in... Local News
Cheddar MP visits local business bouncing back from challenges 13th September 2023 Cheddar MP James Heappey visited Ocean Adventures in the village to get an update on the business and how it is bouncing back from the challenges of the... Local News