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 weekly column 1st July 2021 I am writing this on Wednesday morning and there is little else in the news except for England’s magnificent victory over Germany in Euro 2020 last night – and... Local News
STATEMENT: Glastonbury Summer Solstice 22nd June 2021 It was clear that many in the community shared my concerns that the Solstice celebrations in Glastonbury would be let down by even more illegal encampments and... Local News
James Heappey Weekly Column 17th June 2021 It has been a tough week for everyone following the Prime Minister’s announcement that the planned full unlocking for June 21st will now be postponed until July... Local News
STATEMENT: Axbridge Post Office 10th June 2021 I am deeply concerned to hear of Royal Mail’s plans to revisit the requirement to move the Sorting Office in Axbridge. Having spoken to the Post Master and... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 10th June 2021 It seems only right that this week’s column marks the incredible news regarding the £23.6 million investment into Glastonbury from the Government’s Towns Fund... Local News
Glastonbury to receive ‘enormous’ £23.6 million investment from Government Towns Fund 8th June 2021 Glastonbury is one of thirty towns in England to have received its share of more than £700 million to boost the local economy, create jobs, and build back... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 3rd June 2021 This week is National Volunteers’ Week and this past year has shown us more than ever that the community spirit is hugely important in times of struggle. In my... Local News
James Heappey MP visits ‘lifeline’ Morland Community Hub following crucial work throughout pandemic 1st June 2021 Burnham-on-Sea MP James Heappey made a visit to the Morland Community Hub in Highbridge last week, as the weekly community café returned for the first time... Local News
STATEMENT: Ballot papers in Somerset 21st May 2021 Below is a statement on behalf of myself, Marcus Fysh MP, Rebecca Pow MP and David Warburton MP. Hundreds of thousands of Somerset residents today received... Local News
