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 MP backs Plastic Free Parliament initiative 20th February 2018 Wells MP James Heappey has joined the battle against single-use plastic by supporting Surfers Against Sewage’s latest project Plastic Free Parliament. The... Local News
Strode College visit Westminster and enjoy Q&A session with MP 19th February 2018 Students at Strode College, in Street, enjoyed a trip to Westminster last week and were given the chance to grill their local MP as part of their visit. As well... Local News
What the Government has done this week... 16th February 2018 Here’s some of the things the Government has done this week: Saturday 10 th February Nick Hurd launched a trail of new mobile fingerprinting technology which... Local News
James Heappey MP welcomes Government cash for local development 16th February 2018 Wells MP James Heappey has welcomed the news today (Friday) that the Housing Minister has earmarked £294,000 for areas in Glastonbury and Street to support the... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 15th February 2018 This week is half term which as all working parents will know brings with it the challenge of trying to find child care cover during the days. Some local... Local News
James Heappey MP nominated for Green Heart Hero award 14th February 2018 Wells MP James Heappey has been shortlisted for a Green Heart Hero award, which celebrates people – and businesses – across the country who are working to make... Local News
James Heappey MP meets with Friends of Cheddar Library ahead of consultation period 14th February 2018 Cheddar MP James Heappey has offered his support to the Friends of Cheddar Library as they look to work with Somerset County Council to ensure the village’s... Local News
Could local authorities cut energy bills by £12.3 million with distributed energy solutions? 13th February 2018 Research by Centrica has found that distributed energy solutions, such as battery storage and energy saving devices, can provide savings on energy bills and a... Local News
James Heappey MP calls for ‘misleading’ parking charge notices to be stopped 12th February 2018 Wells MP James Heappey has called for private parking companies to be held responsible for their practices, in support of The Parking Code of Practice Bill... Local News