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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
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
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
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...