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
BBCA Photographic Competition - the Results 5th September 2020 We have a great winner and some very worthy runners up. Well done Bernard! Local News
Huw calls on local business to sign up to landmark Kickstart employment scheme 2nd September 2020 New £2 billion Kickstart scheme will create thousands of new jobs for young people across UK, as part of Coronavirus recovery Those on Universal Credit aged... Local News
Summer cycling and stormy issues 14th August 2020 Being ‘out of the House’, I’ve decided to get on my bike for an August “Cycling Constituency Tour”. My challenge is to peddle across the 200 square miles of the... Local News
Latest figures demonstrate the scale of Government support for people and businesses in Bexhill and Battle 12th August 2020 New statistics showing the huge Government support to individuals and businesses in Bexhill and Battle constituency have been welcomed by local MP, Huw Merriman... Local News
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust to receive additional £3.7m funding to upgrade A&E facilities ahead of winter 12th August 2020 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, has welcomed news that the East Sussex Healthcare Trust (ESHT) is set to receive an additional £3.7... Local News
Huw urges local groups to apply for up to £20k of funding 5th August 2020 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, has urged local charities and good causes to apply for funding from one of four trusts funded by... Local News
MPs welcome acceleration of safety upgrade to A21 3rd August 2020 The group of MPs whose constituencies lie along the A21 have welcomed a new decision by Highways England to bring forward by five years comprehensive plans to... Local News
Our first Zoom Question Time 4th July 2020 On a Friday evening, suitably isolated, about 25 local members quizzed our MP for more than 2 hours, on topics ranging from national and local issues, COVID-19... Local News
Huw fights for Gatwick and British Airways staff 15th May 2020 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency and Chair of the Transport Select Committee, this week challenged British Airways to drop their... Westminster News
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Controlling Immigration 5th October 2025 Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp MP sets out our Borders Plan to tackle illegal immigration in the UK. National News
