Huw Merriman MP for Bexhill and Battle and Sally-Ann Hart MP for Hastings and Rye, were delighted to organise the second Rother Rural Roundtable for local rural businesses at Ewhurst and Staplecross Village Hall.
Huw Merriman MP, has welcomed the boost for local radio stations broadcasting in the Bexhill and Battle constituency through the Government’s Media Bill.
Technology has revolutionised the way people enjoy British radio, with more and more people using smart speakers.
It’s been a busy and frantic fortnight in Parliament. We started with the King’s Speech, where King Charles III set out the legislation which the Government aims to deliver for the year ahead. From my own portfolio, I was pleased to see rail reform start its legislative journey.
Last Friday, Battle MP, Huw Merriman, joined Key Stage 3 students of Battle Abbey School for a special assembly to talk about his role as their local MP, life in Westminster and the role of government.
Following incidents where household water supplies have been cut-off during storms, and hose-pipe bans implemented in dry weather, the MP for Bexhill and Battle and South East Water have discussed plans from the water company to deliver more resilience and protection.
As part of UK Parliament week last week, Heathfield Community College invited local MP, Huw Merriman, and councillors to listen to their students and their feedback from the Children’s Commissioner’s Big Ambition Survey.
UK Parliament Week, which runs from 6 to 12 November, is one of the highlights of the year for Pevensey MP, Huw Merriman, as it involves getting out to schools and colleges to talk about democracy and Parliament.
Last Friday, Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency and Sally-Ann Hart, MP for Hastings and Rye, co-hosted a roundtable for 40 local farmers and land agents with the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Forestry Commissi
We’ve had another difficult season with stormy weather impacting the coast, towns and villages. As I write this column in the constituency, the wind is beating fiercely and the rain is lashing down courtesy of Storm Ciarán.
