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 5th September 2018 The financial woes of our county council have brought in to sharp focus the age old political quandary of whether people will pay more in tax in order to fund... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 30th August 2018 During the school summer holidays, my family and I have really enjoyed heading out on our bike rides on the Strawberry Line. As we’ve been peddling along the... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 23rd August 2018 Last week’s paper was published on the day that hundreds of local students were receiving their A Level results and this week’s paper coincides with the... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 17th August 2018 Since becoming your Member of Parliament one of the most challenging local problems that people have sought my help on has been people sleeping rough in our... Local News
What the Government has done this week... 14th August 2018 Sunday 5th August The Prime Minister and Jackie Doyle-Price outlined plans to implement a new system of consent for organ and tissue donation, saving hundreds... Local News
James Heappey MP encourages Somerset GPs to become veteran friendly 9th August 2018 Wells MP James Heappey is encouraging all GP practices in his constituency to become veteran friendly following the announcement of NHS England’s new national... Local News
James Heappey supports water quality bill as part of campaign to improve Somerset’s water 7th August 2018 Burnham-on-Sea MP James Heappey has co-sponsored a new Bill which aims to crack down on the amount of sewage entering our seas. Over the past few years, Burnham... Local News
James Heappey MP welcomes Home Secretary’s decision on medicinal cannabis 6th August 2018 Wells MP James Heappey has welcomed the news that cannabis-derived medicinal products will soon be available on prescription from clinicians without a Home... Local News
James Heappey MP meets ‘brilliant’ NCS students ahead of Shepton Mallet fun day 19th July 2018 Shepton Mallet MP James Heappey has praised local students taking part in the National Citizens Service (NCS) and is encouraging Somerset residents to support... Local News
