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 players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
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 upgrade safety along the route.
Last month, the Transport Select Committee, which I chair, issued a report recommending that the Government replace its blanket quarantine approach with a more evidence-based and flexible approach.
Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, has welcomed the Government’s £3 billion green investment package to drive forward green home improvements, decarbonise buildings and create thousands of jobs as part of their drive to kickstart the economic recovery.
Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency has welcomed the announcement that Sussex Police will receive £893,366 in extra funding as part of the Government’s £25 million Safer Streets Fund.
Local MP, Huw Merriman, has welcomed the Plan for Jobs set out by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (8 July), saying it provides much-needed support to businesses across the Bexhill and Battle constituency.
VAT to be cut for six months for all businesses in the hospitality, accommodation and attractions industries, including up to 565 in Bexhill and Battle
Public urged to ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ with new voucher scheme to encourage people to support local restaurants throughout August
An Urgent Question was granted to discuss the cessation of the free BBC licence fee for over 75s, programming and job losses. As Chairman of the APPG on the BBC I had just had a meeting with MPs and BBC management to discuss the potential cuts to regional programmes.
I welcome the recent legislation aimed at making it easier for businesses to open up on the High Street, but the addition of temporary structures have still needed planning consent.
The Government is responsible for providing time in the House for Backbench Business Debates. Normality has not yet returned and no time has been granted.
