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 Merriman visits Little Gate Farm 24th March 2015 Little Gate Farm is an innovative care farm project based in Beckley. The farm helps vulnerable young people and adults to develop farm and woodland skills... Local News
Huw Merriman views London Bridge redevelopment and gains assurances from Rail Managers 9th March 2015 Bexhill and Battle Conservative Parliamentary Candidate, Huw Merriman, was shown around the redevelopment work at London Bridge and spoke with managers from... Local News
Huw Merriman interviewed on Sunday Politics 9th March 2015 Huw Merriman appeared on the BBC's Sunday Politics South East programme on March 8th to talk about rural issues. Local News
Faith Day 4th March 2015 Huw Merriman, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Bexhill and Battle, spent a day visiting different faith groups in the constituency. Local News
Tourism boost as Visit Britain showcases Battle 4th March 2015 Local tourism was offered a boost when a group of Canadian tourism industry leaders visited Battle and its attractions. Local News
Bexhill Innovation Park takes shape 4th March 2015 Work continues apace on the new business park being developed on 42 acres of land in north-east Bexhill. This business development will support up to 3,000 new... Local News
Huw Merriman meets new new District Council Candidates 16th February 2015 7 May 2015 heralds both the General and District Elections. Bexhill and Battle Conservatives will be fielding candidates in every ward for Rother and Wealden... Local News
Huw Merriman visits Stone Cross Windmill 16th February 2015 Huw and local District Councillors were given a tour of the Stone Cross Windmill, now fully operational and selling stoneground flour to the community. Local News
Supporting local retailers: Spotlight on Bexhill Farmers’ Market 16th February 2015 Huw was joined by District Councillor Joy Hughes and Council candidates Azad and Tony Talman as they visited the stalls in Devonshire Square Local News