Press Release: RDC Pass Conservative Motion to Protect Pubs and Restaurants Wednesday, 26 February, 2025 Rother District Council Back Conservative Motion to Protect Pubs and Restaurants At Full Council on 24th February, RDC voted unanimously in favour of Conservative Cllr Neil Gordon’s motion to express support for the district's hospitality sector, including pubs, social clubs and restaurants. The motion states that the Leader of the Council shall make the case to government for the increase of the... Local NewsMedia
Huw supports bid for local Marine Conservation Zone 1st February 2018 Huw supports bid for local Marine Conservation Zone Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, is supporting the bid for a new Marine Conservation Zone that will... Local News
Huw talks about democracy at Ark Helenwood Academy 1st February 2018 Huw talks about democracy at Ark Helenwood Academy Local MP, Huw Merriman, visited Ark Helenswood Academy in St Leonards-on-Sea last Friday where he talked to... Local News
Huw signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment 31st January 2018 MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment Last week Huw Merriman, MP for Bexhill and Battle, signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of... Local News
Huw Merriman and Councillors visit Chestnut Tree children’s hospice 25th January 2018 Local MP and Councillors visit Chestnut Tree children’s hospice Local MP, Huw Merriman, and a team of Councillors from his constituency of Bexhill and Battle... Local News
Huw Merriman and Councillors visit Chestnut Tree children’s hospice 25th January 2018 Local MP and Councillors visit Chestnut Tree children’s hospice Local MP, Huw Merriman, and a team of Councillors from his constituency of Bexhill and Battle... Local News
Calling Local Business – don’t miss the chance to take part in the “best Jobs Fair in East Sussex”! 18th January 2018 Calling Local Business – don’t miss the chance to take part in the “best Jobs Fair in East Sussex”! Bexhill is pleased to announce that it will be holding its... Local News
HUW CALLS FOR ACTION TO SUPPORT NHS 11th January 2018 MP CALLS FOR ACTION TO SUPPORT NHS Local MP, Huw Merriman, this week spoke of his frustration following the cancellation of routine surgery due to winter... Local News
Health Secretary Congratulates Local Hospital Trust 6th January 2018 Health Secretary Congratulates Local Hospital Trust Speaking in the House of Commons this week, the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, praised the local East Sussex... Local News
HUW wishes you a MERRY CHRISTMAS 22nd December 2017 Dear Members, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and hope that you find the time to enjoy the festive season with food, friends and family. I would also like to... Local News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News