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
Coronavirus support in Somerset 26th March 2020 As of the 24th September, the Prime Minister announced additional national measures to halt the spread of coronavirus, after a spike in cases. But -what does... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 26th March 2020 It goes without saying this is an unbelievably tough time for everyone as we continue to battle against Covid-19. The Government is doing all it can to get us... Local News
James Heappey Weekly Column 19th March 2020 We are in unprecedented times in this country right now and I know there is a huge amount of fear over the Coronavirus pandemic. We are following the strong... Local News
James Heappey MP - Statement on local MIUs 5th March 2020 I am clear the community does not wish for any changes to the provision of Minor Injury Units – not just in Burnham-on-Sea but at Glastonbury and Shepton. I... Local News
James Heappey Weekly Column 3rd March 2020 We are very lucky in this constituency to have a number of colleges giving students the opportunity to pursue apprenticeships alongside a range of courses... Local News
James Heappey MP welcomes funding boost for County Council 26th February 2020 Wells MP James Heappey is pleased to see Somerset County Council benefit from the biggest increase in council’s spending power for a decade, with the authority... Local News
James Heappey MP welcomes Somerset County Council’s withdrawal of Glastonbury and Pilton Pinch Point scheme 25th February 2020 Pilton MP James Heappey has welcomed the news Somerset County Council has formally withdrawn the Glastonbury and Pilton Major Road Network bid from its plans... Local News
James Heappey MP appointed Minister for the Armed Forces 14th February 2020 Wells MP James Heappey has been appointed Minister for the Armed Forces, following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's first reshuffle since the General Election... Local News
James Heappey MP ‘looking forward’ to investment in Somerset’s bus networks 11th February 2020 Wells MP James Heappey has welcomed today’s Government announcement which detailed a transformational amount of funding for bus services across the country. The... Local News
