DEFRA Minister confirms to James Heappey MP grants now available for Somerset residents after Westminster Hall debate Monday, 22 April, 2024 More than 100 home and business owners in Somerset impacted by flooding this winter will now be able to claim up to £5000 from a Government grant, the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed to The Rt Hon James Heappey MP. The Wells MP spoke in Westminster Hall about the impact the amount of rainfall has had on the constituency, in particular smaller villages such as Coxley... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 25th March 2021 This week, I wanted to write my column about some significant developments which have occurred regarding our Armed Forces. Having served for my country and now... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 19th March 2021 This week, the Government has published the Integrated Review – a review into foreign policy, defence, security, and international development of the United... Local News
James Heappey MP responds to tragic events over the weekend 16th March 2021 I have been contacted a lot over the weekend about the tragic death of Sarah Everard and the events since. Like many across the country, I am deeply shocked and... Local News
Government funding for local infrastructure welcomed by local MP 5th March 2021 Wells MP James Heappey has hailed the recent announcement which has handed Mendip District Council and Sedgemoor District Council the opportunity to invest in... Local News
Wells MP James Heappey welcomes ‘packed’ budget from Chancellor 3rd March 2021 Wells MP James Heappey has welcomed the Spring budget, which was set out today (Wednesday) by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, calling it ‘packed with support’... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 3rd March 2021 I am writing this column a couple of hours before the Chancellor takes to the House of Commons to announce the Spring Budget. After a year of economic upheaval... Local News
Wells’ vaccine rollout full speed ahead as Somerset leads the way thanks to ‘fantastic’ collaborative work 1st March 2021 More than 295,000 people in Somerset have received a coronavirus vaccine so far – equating to 30.5% of the county’s population, with 32.7 per cent of people in... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 25th February 2021 While I hope that soon I will be able to write more columns about something other than this terrible virus, this week I think it is important to acknowledge... Local News
An update on the return to school 25th February 2021 The Prime Minister made an announcement this week regarding the roadmap out of lockdown. It has always been a priority for this Government to ensure children... Local News