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 presents prestigious ICT award to Stone Cross school 9th October 2019 Local MP, Huw Merriman, joined a whole school assembly at Stone Cross School in Pevensey to celebrate the school’s achievement of the prestigious NAACE ICT Mark... Local News
Huw wears it pink for Breast Cancer Now fundraiser 10th September 2019 Huw Merriman MP dresses in pink to support Breast Cancer Now’s flagship fundraiser wear it pink wear it pink helps Breast Cancer Now fund vital breast cancer... Articles
Huw reinforces Committee’s call for swift parking enforcement for Bexhill 9th September 2019 Bexhill MP, Huw Merriman, has welcomed a call from Parliament’s Transport Select Committee to end the current parking chaos in Bexhill and across parts of... Articles
A Message from Huw Merriman MP 5th September 2019 As you may have read, Parliament is back and, sadly, as undecisive and divisive as before. As you will read in the weblink below, I remain committed to the UK... Opinions
Local MP’s lobbying for better education funding pays off 4th September 2019 Huw Merriman, MP for Bexhill and Battle, was recognised as a school funding champion by the Chancellor of the Exchequer during his Spending Round Statement in... Local News
MP Welcomes Police Clampdown on anti-social behaviour 30th August 2019 Bexhill MP, Huw Merriman, has welcomed police action to target anti-social behaviour in the town centre. Residents had reported concerns to the MP about... Local News
Huw welcomes new 24/7 free cashpoint for Battle 29th August 2019 Battle MP, Huw Merriman, welcomed with today’s announcement from cash machine provider Link that a new cashpoint will soon be back on the high street in Battle... Local News
Bexhill’s MP welcomes colourful new tile shop to the town 28th August 2019 Bexhill MP, Huw Merriman was a guest of honour at the official opening Best Tile Boutique on Endwell Road last Friday. The new tile shop sells a wide array of... Local News
MP continues campaign to get cash machine back into Battle High Street 17th July 2019 Battle MP, Huw Merriman, has been working closely with Battle campaigners to bring a 24 hour free cash point back into the heart of the town. Huw has continued... Local News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
