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 18th May 2022 In the week following the Queen’s speech, it has been a busy time, both with regards to my ministerial role and in the constituency. I have travelled across... Local News
James Heappey calls for local traders to help secure new post office location 16th May 2022 Wells MP James Heappey is calling on the city's High Street traders following the resignation of the current postmaster. Since June 2021, the post office has... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 13th May 2022 As I write this, organisations, businesses, and communities across the county are marking and celebrating Somerset Day. Every May, it is a chance to shout about... Local News
James Heappey visits St Vigor and St John Church School to meet student leadership 2nd May 2022 Wells MP James Heappey hosted an assembly on democracy at St Vigor and St John Church School in Chilcompton. The children took part in an activity where they... Local News
What we need to do in Cheddar Gorge 29th April 2022 Cheddar Gorge is without doubt one of the most recognisable features of the landscape in Somerset, but for too long it has been mired with anti-social behaviour... Local News
James Heappey meets local Council candidates to discuss Cheddar issues 22nd April 2022 Cheddar MP James Heappey has met with local council candidates Jeff Savage and Graham Godwin Pearson to discuss a host of issues, including the Magic Roundabout... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 21st April 2022 I am writing this week’s column just after the bank holiday weekend, and with the weather as nice as it was, I was pleased to see Somerset benefitting from its... Local News
James Heappey visits Heads Up In Wells 18th April 2022 Wells MP James Heappey visited Heads Up in South Horrington - a charity which supports people struggling with their mental health. They provide a host of... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 14th April 2022 We are still seeing atrocities across Ukraine, as Russian troops focus on the Donbas region as this invasion continues. I have been working in the MOD on... Local News