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Appointments available at Weobley surgery 5th June
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...
The Riverside Code
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...
Visit to Wyevale Nurseries
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...
Call for Fairer Local Tax System
Ellie Chowns has highlighted concerns about the current Council Tax system, describing it as outdated and unfair for many households.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...
Visit to Herefordshire Headway
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...
Visit to Pembridge
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...
Our Place Showcase Celebrated in Leominster
Ellie was delighted to visit the Our Place showcase in Leominster and see first-hand the artwork being created through the programme. The showcase highlighted the creativity and talent of participants, while demonstrating the positive impact of the project in...
Bromyard Ring Walk Launched
Ellie was delighted to attend the launch of the Bromyard Ring Walk, a new route showcasing some of the best of North Herefordshire’s landscape and heritage. The circular walk highlights a range of local landmarks, offering residents and visitors the chance to explore...
Call for a More Flexible Approach to Fiscal Rules
Ellie Chowns has highlighted concerns about the Government’s rigid fiscal rules, noting that even the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has questioned whether they are working effectively. Speaking about the issue, Ellie said that if the UK is to properly tackle the...
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,...