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
Temporary Use Ban June 2023 16th June 2023 As I am sure that many of you are aware, South East Water has introduced a temporary hosepipe ban. There is no set end date, South East Water have said they... Local News
Latest water test results mean good news for Bexhill bathing 16th June 2023 Last August, during a similar heatwave to the one we are currently experiencing, Bexhill beach was closed due to a sewage spill incident from the Galley Hill... Articles
Huw talks transport decarbonisation and climate change during Great Big Green Week in Ticehurst 15th June 2023 Local MP, Huw Merriman, was in Ticehurst this evening to talk about transport decarbonisation and the future of energy with members of the local community. The... Local News
Huw welcomes ‘positive improvement signs’ in Bexhill bathing water quality 15th June 2023 Bexhill MP, Huw Merriman, has welcomed the latest data from Southern Water and the Environment Agency which have showed Bexhill bathing water quality within the... Local News
Huw praises role of care workers and unpaid carers during visit to new Stone Cross care home 8th June 2023 Local MP, Huw Merriman, praised the vital role played by care workers and unpaid carers while visiting Sycamore Grove Care Home. During his visit to the new... Local News
Huw nominates innovative local blood pressure check service for NHS award 6th June 2023 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, has nominated Bexhill GP, Dr Suneeta Kochhar, who is also a Clinical Lead for Cardiovascular Disease... Local News
Huw discusses priorities for Battle with new Town Council 2nd June 2023 Battle MP, Huw Merriman, today met the new Battle Town Council to learn more about their priorities for the town. Town councillors discussed a number of issues... Local News
Northeye Update, 2 June 2nd June 2023 Dear Residents, I have received a response from the Home Office to the many questions which I have raised, on my own behalf, and on behalf of residents, about... Local News
Farmers are inspirational in working to improve our countryside 2nd June 2023 With the sunshine finally out, I was pleased to pay my annual visit to the Heathfield Show. This is a wonderful event which showcases the best of rural Sussex... Articles
