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
MP James Heappey ‘disappointed’ by ‘unimaginative’ funding bid 4th August 2022 Member of Parliament for Wells, James Heappey, has been unable to support a bid developed jointly by Mendip and Sedgemoor District Councils after his input, and... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 28th July 2022 I write this column during the first week of the summer holidays, with schools having just broken up for their well-earned summer break. It is worth... Local News
James Heappey endorses Liz Truss to be the UK's next Prime Minister 14th July 2022 Wells MP James Heappey is endorsing Liz Truss to be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Mr Heappey has worked closely with the Foreign Secretary and... Local News
James Heappey statement 7th July 2022 You’ll have seen the Prime Minister has announced his resignation. I know that some of you will be relieved by this, others will be aggrieved. I’m afraid he’s... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 1st July 2022 Every Friday – as many of you know – I visit a host of businesses, hold surgeries, as well as go to a range of community groups and schools/colleges across the... Local News
James Heappey attends GP drop-in in Parliament 23rd June 2022 Wells MP James Heappey attended a drop-in in the House of Commons to discuss the challenges in General Practice across Somerset. Mr Heappey has visited health... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 22nd June 2022 As I write this, the doors have just been officially opened to Glastonbury Festival. The pandemic has meant this is the first festival in three years. It is... Local News
James Heappey visits MIND charity in Shepton Mallet 20th June 2022 Wells MP James Heappey visited the MIND hub in Shepton, following its great work to support those with mental health challenges - having been open for 18 months... Local News
James Heappey nominates Cheddar for noise camera trial 27th May 2022 Cheddar MP James Heappey - working with the local authorities and police - has nominated Cheddar Gorge for a Government noise camera trial. This is to try and... Local News