James Heappey signs off from Ministry for Defence Wednesday, 27 March, 2024 James Heappey MP has today signed off from his role in the Ministry of Defence as Minister for Armed Forces, after four-and-a-half years in the role. This comes after announcing his intention to stand down as a candidate at the next General Election. He said: "I’ve loved every minute as MinAF in this incredible department. Our Armed Forces & MOD civil servants are the very best of us. Representing... Local News
James Heappey hosts developer and council meeting for local homeowners 3rd March 2023 Wells MP James Heappey hosted a long-awaited residents meeting in the city across two new developments to iron out a host of issues. Mr Heappey had been... Local News
James Heappey and Chief Executive of ICB discuss plan for healthcare in Somerset 23rd January 2023 James Heappey MP met with the new Chief Executive of the Integrated Care Board (ICB) Jonathan Higman to discuss healthcare in Somerset. Mr Heappey was keen to... Local News
STATEMENT: Levelling Up fund 19th January 2023 I’m not surprised that the lacklustre bid submitted has failed to find favour. I was warned by the minister before bids closed that the proposed series of minor... Local News
James Heappey discusses closure of Shepton Mallet Leisure Centre 12th January 2023 This morning (Thursday) Shepton MP James Heappey discussed the imminent closure of the town's leisure centre, which is run by Whitstone School, with Headteacher... Local News
James Heappey visits local business Burns the Bread 6th January 2023 Wells MP James Heappey visited local business Burns the Bread to discuss the challenges which are being faced by small businesses and the steps they are taking... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 5th January 2023 In my first column of 2023, I of course want to wish you all a Happy New Year and hope you all had a fantastic festive season. My team have had some well... Local News
Street MP James Heappey welcomes ‘fantastic’ investment for college 16th December 2022 Strode College has been chosen to receive specialist support from The Open University to develop the number of higher education courses they can offer in and... Local News
James Heappey visits RSPCA in Brent Knoll 11th November 2022 Wells MP James Heappey visited the local RSPCA centre in Brent Knoll for the first time, to find out about their fundraising efforts and work they are doing to... Local News
James Heappey visits Middlewick Holiday Cottages 4th November 2022 Glastonbury MP James visited local tourism business Middlewick Holiday Cottages to discuss the new additions to the offering this year. Owner Jill Barker showed... Local News