James Heappey MP to stand down at the next General Election Friday, 15 March, 2024 Wells MP James Heappey has today announced he will not stand for re-election at the forthcoming General Election. James Heappey has served as the Member of Parliament for Wells since 2015 – having won three consecutive General Elections – and as Minister for the Armed Forces in His Majesty’s Government for the past four-and-a-half years. Mr Heappey described the decision as ‘painful’ but believes... Local News
James Heappey marks Apprenticeship Week with visit to Rotamec in Cheddar 9th February 2024 Wells MP James Heappey visited Rotamec in Cheddar to mark Apprenticeship Week. The engineering company is hugely successful, and also trains young people... Local News
James Heappey MP hosts meeting with farmers and Environment Agency 24th January 2024 James Heappey MP hosted a meeting between a number of farmers in Wedmore and the Environment Agency (EA) during the meeting in Wedmore. He says: “There has been... Local News
Minister for the Schools System visits Blue School following structural concerns 17th January 2024 Baroness Barran, the Department for Education Minister with responsibility for school and college buildings, visited The Blue School to discuss the action plan... Local News
James Heappey MP marks Remembrance in constituency and Westminster 9th November 2023 Wells MP James Heappey marked Remembrance Day in both Somerset and Westminster this week, as the country remembers those who sacrificed their lives to ensure... Local News
Burnham MP and Candidate host meeting with concerned park owners in Brean 1st November 2023 Burnham-on-Sea MP James Heappey and Ashley Fox, the Conservative Candidate for the new Parliamentary seat of Bridgwater, hosted a meeting with park owners in... Local News
Cheddar MP visits local business bouncing back from challenges 13th September 2023 Cheddar MP James Heappey visited Ocean Adventures in the village to get an update on the business and how it is bouncing back from the challenges of the... Local News
James Heappey pushes for faster action on travellers 31st August 2023 Wells MP James Heappey has pushed for clarity about the speed at which officers are moving on groups of travellers, following introduction of new legislation... Local News
James Heappey MP Weekly Column 26th July 2023 I write this while returning from a trip to the Indo-Pacific in my role as Minister for the Armed Forces. It has been a pleasure to visit our outstanding... Local News
James Heappey MP Column 21st July 2023 I write this week, just before our schools break up for the summer holiday, at the end of the academic year - I want to take the opportunity to thank all the... Local News