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 14th June 2018 This week has been all about Brexit and trying to complete the passage of the EU Withdraw Bill through Parliament. Last week I wrote a little about why we have... Local News
James Heappey MP takes part in Commons v Lords Tug-of-War Fundraiser 12th June 2018 Wells MP James Heappey was part of the victorious House of Commons Tug-Of-War team which helped raise more than £146,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Mr... Local News
Somerset WI visit Parliament 12th June 2018 Fifty members of the Women’s Institute from across Somerset visited Westminster for a tour of Parliament and to catch up with the county’s MPs yesterday (Monday... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 7th June 2018 Next week the EU Withdrawal Bill comes back to the House of Commons after completing its passage through the House of Lords. The amendments made by their... Local News
James Heappey MP joins Farming Minister at Bath and West Show 6th June 2018 Wells Constituency MP James Heappey joined Farming Minister George Eustice in meetings with the National Farmers Union and other rural groups during the... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 30th May 2018 This week is the Royal Bath & West Show and so an opportunity to showcase the amazing agricultural heritage of our county. I know that during my visit I’ll be... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 24th May 2018 Last week I spoke in Parliament about the ongoing investigations into soldiers who served in Northern Ireland. We’ve also seen in recent weeks, so-called public... Local News
James Heappey MP impressed with ‘important’ Burnham-on-Sea charities 24th May 2018 Burnham-on-Sea MP James Heappey paid a visit to mental health charity Somerset House which coincided with Mental Health Awareness Week. This comes a week after... Local News
James Heappey MP plans to work with business following County Council planning decision 22nd May 2018 Somerset County Council’s decision to halt activities at South West Wood Products in Meare has been described as the ‘right outcome’ by the village’s MP. James... Local News
