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
In the House with Huw Merriman - Educating Bexhill and Battle 4th September 2015 September is upon us, and it is time for children across the constituency to return to school. During the General Election this year, I was disappointed by the... Articles
Huw Merriman Praises Blackcurrant Grower’s Contribution to British Farming Success 24th August 2015 Visiting Overys Farm in Ticehurst to see this year’s blackcurrant harvest, MP for Bexhill and Battle Huw Merriman met local farmers Peter and Michael Reeves on... Local News
Huw Nominates Shiplu Restaurant for the Tiffin Cup 2015 in completion to find the best South Asian restaurant in the country 24th August 2015 The Shiplu Tandoori in Bexhill has been nominated by Huw Merriman MP to take part in the prestigious Tiffin Cup competition to find the best South Asian... Local News
Local parking enforcement 20th August 2015 There is so much to be excited about with the direction of travel in the constituency. We have a new road due to open soon, high speed rail proposals advancing... Local NewsArticles
Huw Chairs Packed Public Meeting on Heathfield Post Office 20th August 2015 Heathfield MP, Huw Merriman, chaired a packed public meeting on the future plans for Heathfield Post Office at Heathfield Community Centre on Monday 10 August. Local News
ESRA Presses Hard for more South Coast Diesel Trains 19th August 2015 The popular Southern Railway south coast Brighton-Eastbourne-Hastings-Ashford fast service suffers from over-crowding due to lack of carriages. The East Sussex... Local News
Huw Supports Worried Residents in Rye Foreign 17th August 2015 Huw Merriman visited worried residents of Hill Top Drive in Rye Foreign yesterday to hear their concerns about Orbit Housing Association’s plans to sell their... Local News
In the House with Huw Merriman - Supporting local development 7th August 2015 The proportion of residents of Rother who are over 65 years old stands at 33 per cent. This is the third highest in the United Kingdom and is expected to rise... Articles
Huw welcomes imminent safety improvements for A21 4th August 2015 Huw Merriman, welcomed long-overdue safety improvements for the A21 in Hurst Green when he chaired a meeting of locally-elected representatives and Highways... Local News