Statement from Huw Merriman MP Thursday, 23 May, 2024 After 9 years as the Member of Parliament for Bexhill and Battle, I have made the decision not to stand as a candidate at the next election. This means I will also leave my job as Rail Minister on 4 July. I have loved being an MP and I leave with a heavy heart. The constituency is a beautiful place, with wonderful people in every town and village. I’ve been lucky enough to work across the... Local News
Meeting with Crowhurst Parish Council 12th April 2024 During the Easter recess, I met Crowhurst Parish Councillors to discuss how disused Network-rail owned land could open up land for homes in the village. The... Local News
Bexhill Museum - plans for growth 10th April 2024 During Easter recess, I visited the team at Bexhill Museum to see their latest exhibitions and hear about their exciting plans for growth. It was a privilege to... Local News
Continuing my 'Meet Your MP' events across the constituency 5th April 2024 With Parliament being in Easter recess, and in between work across the railway, I am continuing my ‘Meet Your MP’ events. This week, I was in Catsfield. The... Local News
Huw enjoys Q&A with Salehurst Primary School Pupils 29th March 2024 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, recently visited Salehurst CE Primary School in Robertsbridge to talk to pupils about their visit to... Local News
Record turnout for the 2024 Bexhill Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair 27th March 2024 A record number of people visited the 2024 Bexhill Jobs & Apprenticeships Fair on Friday 15 March. Almost 700 visitors came through the doors of the De La Warr... Local News
Huw welcomes £20m for major Levelling Up Projects for Bexhill and Rother 25th March 2024 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, welcomed today’s announcement of a number of projects in Bexhill and Rother which will benefit from... Local News
A week with a focus on jobs, education and our water quality 22nd March 2024 Last Friday, I spent my day at the 8th Bexhill Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair. This is an event which I have been proudly involved in since 2016. The aim of the... Articles
Local MPs press Southern Water and Environment Agency for faster solutions to clean up local bathing waters and improve sewerage system resilience 21st March 2024 At a recent meeting in Bexhill, local MPs Sally-Ann Hart and Huw Merriman, pressed the Chief Executive of Southern Water and the Area Director for the... Local News
Huw welcomes major reforms to support small businesses and apprentices 20th March 2024 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, has welcomed the Government’s major package of reforms to support businesses to deliver more... Local News
