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Ellie and her team are hosting a workshop to contribute to the Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The aim of the session is for people to share their experiences, talk about what works (and what does not), and help shape the recommendations that the...

Update: The meeting will go ahead in the school sports hall which is spacious and relatively cool, with cold refreshments only being served. Dr Ellie Chowns MP invites all North Herefordshire constituents to a Public Meeting on Friday, 26th June 2026 from 7:00pm to...

Ellie was honoured to take part in the launch of the River Wye Charter, a landmark recognition of the rights of the River Wye and the urgent need to protect and restore the wider catchment. The Charter highlights the importance of safeguarding the health of the river...

Ellie Chowns has spoken about the need for reform of the UK’s electoral system, arguing that the current first-past-the-post system does not fairly reflect how people vote. She highlighted concerns that political parties can secure large parliamentary majorities...

Ellie Chowns is holding a constituency surgery in Weobley on Friday 5th June (afternoon) and would really like to hear from local residents. If you have an issue you’d like help with, or something affecting you, your family, or your community, this is a chance to sit...

Ellie was delighted to receive a copy of The Riverside Code, a beautiful booklet created by Friends of the River Wye to help local residents turn their love for the river into action. The guide offers practical ways for people and communities to play a part in...

Ellie was delighted to visit Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the horticulture sector. The visit included conversations on the impact of climate change on the industry, the importance of water resilience, and the role...

Ellie Chowns has highlighted concerns about the current Council Tax system, describing it as outdated and unfair for many households. She pointed out that Council Tax places a disproportionate burden on those with lower incomes, with some of the poorest households...

Ellie was pleased to visit Herefordshire Headway and meet with the Say Aphasia Support Group to learn more about the collaborative work supporting people living with aphasia. The visit highlighted the important partnership between Headway, the NHS and SayAphasia in...

Ellie was pleased to visit Bloom and Grind bakery, along with other local businesses in Pembridge, to directly hear about the challenges facing small businesses. This visit provided an opportunity to discuss the pressures many businesses are experiencing, as well as...