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
Northeye Update from Huw Merriman MP 14th September 2023 I am pleased to share changes to the proposed asylum centre at Northeye, Bexhill. The leading concern brought to me by Bexhill residents was the proposal that... Articles
MP praises volunteer services for visually impaired 8th March 2022 Local MP, Huw Merriman, visited the Wealden Talking News studio to support the charity’s efforts to bounce back from the loss of listeners caused by the... Local News
Local MPs speak on Housing and Infrastructure Concerns 18th May 2021 Hastings and Rye MP, Sally Ann-Hart, and Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, have spoken in Parliament about their concerns for the future of housing... Local News
Funding Available for Local Charities 12th April 2021 Local MP Huw Merriman is urging local charities and good causes to apply for funding raised by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Over 3,500 grassroots... Articles
LOCAL MP WELCOMES THE RETURN OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES 10th March 2021 Local MP, Huw Merriman, has welcomed the return of students to schools and colleges as part of the first step in easing COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in... Local News
LOCAL MP SHOWS SUPPORT FOR ‘SAFE SPACES’ FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC ABUSE 10th March 2021 Local MP, Huw Merriman, has today (10 March) offered his support for a campaign that seeks to raise awareness of the availability of Safe Spaces in pharmacies... Local News
MP backs Budget that protects jobs and livelihoods and provides a roadmap for economic recovery 3rd March 2021 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, has today (3 March) welcomed the Spring Budget which delivers robust support for jobs, businesses and families, and... Articles
Local MP Welcomes £1,000,000 to Support Victims of Domestic Abuse in East Sussex 16th February 2021 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, has welcomed £1,068,272 of Government funding to support domestic abuse victims and their children in East Sussex. The... Local News
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