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 visits restoration project of iconic Pevensey building 19th September 2023 Local MP, Huw Merriman, visited Pevensey village to learn more about an exciting project to restore one of the oldest buildings in Sussex – The Mint House. The... Local News
Huw supports World Alzheimer’s Month 12th September 2023 Local MP, Huw Merriman, met up with Alzheimer’s Research UK in Parliament on Wednesday 6 September to mark World Alzheimer’s Month. The charity, which is... Local News
Back in Parliament getting to grips with our sewage pollution 8th September 2023 It’s been a busy week as MPs returned to Westminster. Votes were held on important pieces of legislation covering energy, economic crime, and Northern Ireland... Local News
Works to install new pipeline along Netherfield Road to begin on Monday 25 September 6th September 2023 Works to install a new pipeline along Netherfield Road will now begin on Monday 25 September. The works had been schedule to start on Monday 11 September. The... Local News
My Parliamentary experience with Huw Merriman MP - By Freddie Palmer 1st September 2023 I have spent the last few weeks working as an intern within the constituency office in Bexhill and Battle. It was fascinating working alongside Frances, Craig... Local News
Northeye Update, 31 August 31st August 2023 I am pleased to share changes to the proposed asylum centre at Northeye, Bexhill. The leading concern brought to me by Bexhill residents was the proposal that... Local News
It is important that all our utilities are strong and resilient 25th August 2023 I want to start my column this week by recognising our local students on their A-level, T-level and BTEC results from last week and our GCSE students on their... Articles
£41 million Government investment sees improvements to local bus services 22nd August 2023 Last year, East Sussex County Council (ESCC) was awarded £41 million by the Government to implement its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The BSIP set out... Local News
Huw writes to UKPN, South East Water and Ofwat CEOs regarding local water resilience 17th August 2023 Last week, I published the response I have received from Ofwat to the letter I sent to them in June where I asked for an update on what Ofwat has asked of South... Local News
