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
James Heappey pushes for faster action on travellers 31st August 2023 Wells MP James Heappey has pushed for clarity about the speed at which officers are moving on groups of travellers, following introduction of new legislation... Local News
James Heappey MP Weekly Column 26th July 2023 I write this while returning from a trip to the Indo-Pacific in my role as Minister for the Armed Forces. It has been a pleasure to visit our outstanding... Local News
James Heappey MP Column 21st July 2023 I write this week, just before our schools break up for the summer holiday, at the end of the academic year - I want to take the opportunity to thank all the... Local News
NHS Dentistry Update 17th July 2023 There is no escaping that it is extremely difficult for some people in Somerset to access NHS dental care. This is understandably distressing, and I share the... Local News
James Heappey MP Weekly Column 5th July 2023 I am writing this on the day that marks the 75th anniversary of our most treasured national institution, the NHS. In 1948, the NHS became the first healthcare... Local News
James Heappey praises 'fantastic' Bath and West Show after event in Shepton Mallet 5th June 2023 More than 100,000 people descended on Shepton Mallet for the largest agricultural show in the West as the Royal Bath and West Show returned - and the event was... Local News
MP welcomes Government bus fare cap extension in Somerset 17th May 2023 Wells MP James Heappey has welcomed the news announced today that the £2 bus fare will be extended until October, with it then rising to £2.50 until November... Local News
James Heappey clear 'job not done' but improvements made at Burnham Medical Centre 13th May 2023 Burnham-on-Sea MP James Heappey has been clear there is 'still work to do' to ensure Burnham Medical Centre improves to the level it needs to, after a... Local News
James Heappey 'honoured' to be reselected as candidate at next General Election 12th May 2023 Wells MP James Heappey has spoken of his honour to be reselected as the candidate for the next General Election. The incoming boundary changes mean Mr Heappey... Local News
