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
Huw talks democracy with Little Common School Council 23rd January 2023 Bexhill MP, Huw Merriman, joined the school councillors at Little Common school for a discussion about the role of an MP and how this is similar to their roles... Local News
Sewage Pollution Update 23 January 2023 20th January 2023 Last Friday, Huw and Sally-Ann Hart MP (Hastings and Rye) held their regular quarterly meeting with Southern Water Chief Executive, Lawrence Gosden. The... Local News
Huw delighted with £19m Levelling Up Funding for Bexhill and Sidley 19th January 2023 Huw has welcomed the news last Thursday(19 January) that Rother District Council has been awarded over £19m for community, creativity and skills in Bexhill. The... Local News
Planning priorities for the coming year in Parliament as your MP 13th January 2023 At the beginning of each year, my team and I take some time to set out my priorities and plan for the year ahead. This year will be slightly different for us... Local News
Huw welcomes local trial to free up hospital beds 10th January 2023 Huw has welcomed the news that Sussex will benefit from a trial of new innovative solutions to free up hospital beds. This new initiative launched on Monday 9... Local News
Huw is championing Netherfield Village Shop and Post Office - finalists to win a Rural Oscar 9th January 2023 Huw Merriman, MP for the Bexhill and Battle constituency, is delighted to announce that Netherfield Village Shop, Café and Post Office is a finalist in the... Local News
Time to take a look back on a year of change in Westminster 30th December 2022 As we prepare to usher out the year, here is a recap of the political events which have delivered a year of extraordinary turbulence and change. The year... Articles
Snow brings out the best in people and worst in water utility 16th December 2022 Winter has announced its arrival. Unexpectedly heavy snowfall last Sunday resulted in many people getting stuck on our local roads. Having had to do a return... Articles
Towns and villages have some fantastic independent traders 2nd December 2022 As I write this column, the England football team has been successful in beating Wales and securing their place at the top of the group which takes them... Local News
