Celebrating the Importance of the River Lugg

Celebrating the Importance of the River Lugg

Ellie Chowns spent Valentine’s Day on a special mission to #LovetheLugg, meeting with local businesses, volunteers, farmers and citizen scientists who are working to protect and celebrate the River Lugg. The visit highlighted the many ways the river supports wildlife,...
Celebrating Herefordshire’s Cider Makers in Parliament

Celebrating Herefordshire’s Cider Makers in Parliament

Ellie was delighted to meet Herefordshire cidermakers at the recent Cider Makers’ Reception in Parliament and to help celebrate this important local industry. Cider making is a vital part of Herefordshire’s culture and heritage, supporting rural livelihoods and...
Cross-Party Meeting with Minister on the Future of the River Wye

Cross-Party Meeting with Minister on the Future of the River Wye

Ellie Chowns recently helped secure a cross-party meeting with the Minister for Water and Flooding to discuss ongoing challenges in the Wye catchment. The meeting focused on the urgent need for further progress in restoring the River Wye, supporting farmers to...
Call for Improved DVLA Response Times

Call for Improved DVLA Response Times

Ellie has raised concerns about delays at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) after intervening in 18 separate cases on behalf of constituents. “It shouldn’t take an MP intervening in a complaint for the DVLA to finally respond to an individual — but for 18...
Community Spirit Celebrated at Ledbury Big Breakfast

Community Spirit Celebrated at Ledbury Big Breakfast

Ellie was delighted to join Ledbury Town Council and Ledbury Food Group at the Ledbury Big Breakfast, a fantastic event bringing local people together over good food and great company. Special thanks to Chef Laszlo and Mel from New Market House Café for their warm...
Cancer Awareness and Support Highlighted at Parliamentary Event

Cancer Awareness and Support Highlighted at Parliamentary Event

Ellie Chowns MP was deeply moved to join cross-party MPs at the “Not Today Cancer!” event in Parliament, held in honour of the remarkable cancer awareness campaigner Nat Dye MBE. The event was a powerful tribute, balancing humour and heartfelt moments while raising...