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
This was what the Prime Minister said live at Conference 2nd October 2019 It’s great to be here in Manchester at the best attended conference for years, and I gather there was quite a lively mood last night in the hotel bars.And I... National News
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News