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 backs campaigns against bank closures 27th March 2023 James Heappey MP has pledged to support campaigns calling for banks across the constituency to reconsider their decision to close branches. In recent weeks... Local News
James Heappey opens new Sixth Form extension 6th March 2023 Highbridge MP James Heappey proudly opened King Alfred School’s Sixth Form extension this week following a huge increase in demand for students to attend from... Local News
James Heappey hosts developer and council meeting for local homeowners 3rd March 2023 Wells MP James Heappey hosted a long-awaited residents meeting in the city across two new developments to iron out a host of issues. Mr Heappey had been... Local News
James Heappey and Chief Executive of ICB discuss plan for healthcare in Somerset 23rd January 2023 James Heappey MP met with the new Chief Executive of the Integrated Care Board (ICB) Jonathan Higman to discuss healthcare in Somerset. Mr Heappey was keen to... Local News
STATEMENT: Levelling Up fund 19th January 2023 I’m not surprised that the lacklustre bid submitted has failed to find favour. I was warned by the minister before bids closed that the proposed series of minor... Local News
James Heappey discusses closure of Shepton Mallet Leisure Centre 12th January 2023 This morning (Thursday) Shepton MP James Heappey discussed the imminent closure of the town's leisure centre, which is run by Whitstone School, with Headteacher... Local News
James Heappey visits local business Burns the Bread 6th January 2023 Wells MP James Heappey visited local business Burns the Bread to discuss the challenges which are being faced by small businesses and the steps they are taking... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 5th January 2023 In my first column of 2023, I of course want to wish you all a Happy New Year and hope you all had a fantastic festive season. My team have had some well... Local News
Street MP James Heappey welcomes ‘fantastic’ investment for college 16th December 2022 Strode College has been chosen to receive specialist support from The Open University to develop the number of higher education courses they can offer in and... Local News