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
Wells MP looking forward to arts and culture ‘bounce back’ as latest funding from Government announced 6th April 2021 MP for the Wells Constituency, James Heappey, has welcomed the news that the Government has allocated close to £2million to theatres, cinemas, arts, and... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 25th March 2021 This week, I wanted to write my column about some significant developments which have occurred regarding our Armed Forces. Having served for my country and now... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 19th March 2021 This week, the Government has published the Integrated Review – a review into foreign policy, defence, security, and international development of the United... Local News
James Heappey MP responds to tragic events over the weekend 16th March 2021 I have been contacted a lot over the weekend about the tragic death of Sarah Everard and the events since. Like many across the country, I am deeply shocked and... Local News
Government funding for local infrastructure welcomed by local MP 5th March 2021 Wells MP James Heappey has hailed the recent announcement which has handed Mendip District Council and Sedgemoor District Council the opportunity to invest in... Local News
Wells MP James Heappey welcomes ‘packed’ budget from Chancellor 3rd March 2021 Wells MP James Heappey has welcomed the Spring budget, which was set out today (Wednesday) by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, calling it ‘packed with support’... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 3rd March 2021 I am writing this column a couple of hours before the Chancellor takes to the House of Commons to announce the Spring Budget. After a year of economic upheaval... Local News
Wells’ vaccine rollout full speed ahead as Somerset leads the way thanks to ‘fantastic’ collaborative work 1st March 2021 More than 295,000 people in Somerset have received a coronavirus vaccine so far – equating to 30.5% of the county’s population, with 32.7 per cent of people in... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 25th February 2021 While I hope that soon I will be able to write more columns about something other than this terrible virus, this week I think it is important to acknowledge... Local News
