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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
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
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...
Brew Monday with Samaritans in Parliament
Ellie was delighted to join Samaritans in Parliament to mark #BrewMonday — the charity’s positive takeover of the so-called “Blue Monday”. The event highlighted an important message: people can struggle with their mental health on any day of the year, not just one day...
Call for Urgent Action on the Warm Homes Plan
As families across Britain continue to cope with freezing January temperatures, Dr Ellie Chowns has expressed concern that the government has again delayed publication of the urgently needed Warm Homes Plan. The Warm Homes Plan is intended to set out a comprehensive...
Lee’s Place in Hereford
Ellie Chowns recently visited Lee’s Place in Hereford, a vital charity that provides hot meals every night for people experiencing homelessness. The visit highlighted the incredible work of staff and volunteers in supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our...
Agricultural Water Pollution Strategy Launched in Parliament
Ellie Chowns was pleased to join River Action in Parliament for the launch of their Agricultural Water Pollution Strategy — an issue that is deeply important to her and to communities across Herefordshire. The event marked the launch of River Action’s strategy calling...
Meeting with River Wye campaigners
Ellie had an extremely useful meeting with cross-party MPs and River Wye campaigners to discuss the next steps in tackling pollution. The discussion focused on the urgent need for political action to address both flooding and river pollution, which continue to have a...
Breast Cancer Now
Ellie Chowns met supporters and staff from Breast Cancer Now in Parliament to celebrate #WearItPink. Breast Cancer Now is a UK charity dedicated to funding research, raising awareness, and providing support for anyone affected by breast cancer, and #WearItPink is...
HomesFitForTheFuture,
Ellie Chowns visited the home of her constituent and saw firsthand how new solar panels and efficient heaters have improved the house! These upgrades are part of the #HomesFitForTheFuture programme, which helps make homes greener, warmer, and more energy‑efficient—...









