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 ROLLS UP HIS SLEEVES FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK 21st June 2019 Bexhill MP, Huw Merriman, recently visited the Bexhill Cancer Research Shop to find out more about the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to support... Articles
Huw Welcomes Changes to Planning Appeals 19th June 2019 Measures to help residents defend planning decisions have been welcomed by local Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman. The changes will allow residents to gain... Local News
Battle and Langton school pupils lobby their MP on climate change 13th June 2019 Battle MP, Huw Merriman, was lobbied on climate change and enviromental issues by the pupils of Battle and Langton Primary CE Primary school when he visited... Local News
Huw calls for action on channel migrant crossing 10th June 2019 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, this week called in Parliament for the Government to use the ‘full force of the law’ to halt asylum seekers from risking... Westminster News
Huw welcomes announcement of new Marine Conservation Zone to protect East Sussex beaches and marine life 31st May 2019 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, welcomed today’s news that, following nearly two years of his campaigning, a new Marine Conservation Zone called Beachy... Local News
PAY FOR THE DELAY: MP demands compensation for delayed rail passengers 23rd May 2019 Bexhill and Battle MP leads calls for rail companies to provide compensation for passengers who face repeated delays or cancellations in services Local MP for... Local News
Huw praises local Memory Assessment Service during Dementia Awareness Week 22nd May 2019 As part of Dementia Awareness Week, local MP Huw Merriman, visited the pioneering local Memory Assessment Service based in Bexhill which supports patients with... Local News
Huw sees positive side of retirement living 22nd May 2019 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, dropped in on residents at Hillborough House, Bexhill, for their fundraising tea in aid of St Michael’s hospice. The MP was... Local News
Local MP urges Parliament to become a Haven for Pollinators 15th May 2019 Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman, has called on Parliament to become a home for bees and pollinators. Speaking in the House of Commons during a climate... Articles
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
Boris Johnson: I will cut taxes for working people 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will cut taxes for millions of working people on low and middle incomes, the Prime Minister has announced. National News
Get Brexit done to support British farmers 20th November 2019 The Conservatives are committing today to protect funding for British farmers, enabling them to take full advantage of the opportunities of Brexit. National News
We are committed to securing justice for victims 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce an ambitious package of measures to support the victims of crime, the party has announced today. National News
Boris Johnson won the first Leaders' Debate 20th November 2019 Tonight Boris Johnson set out the choice facing voters at this election – a majority Government that can get Brexit done so the country can move on, or yet... National News