Six Years, £800,000, and Still No Beehive: Why Burgess Hill Needs Change Monday, 7 April, 2025 By Tobias Parker – Conservative Candidate for Franklands Ward For over half a decade, the people of Burgess Hill have been promised a new community arts and events venue— The Beehive. It was billed as a cultural cornerstone for the town, a modern replacement for Martlets Hall, and a sign of progress. Instead, six years later, we’re left with an empty field, spiralling costs, and more questions... Opinions
Adoption of Sir Nicholas Soames as Parliamentary Candidate for Mid Sussex 9th May 2017 Sir Nicholas said; "I am honoured to be unanimously adopted as Parliamentary Candidate for Mid Sussex". Local News
Local election results 5th May 2017 The Conservatives have retained control of West Sussex County Council following the results of the local elections on the 4th May. The election saw a... Local News
Campaigning in Mid Sussex 23rd April 2017 A great campaigning day in Mid Sussex and two well received Drop in sessions wih Nicholas and Councillors in Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath to discuss local... Local News
Statement by the Prime Minister 18th April 2017 I have just chaired a meeting of Cabinet where we agreed that the Government should call a general election to be held on the 8th June. I want to explain the... Local News
Sir Nicholas starts the annual Haywards Heath Bike Ride. Sunday 2nd, April, 2017 2nd April 2017 Sir Nicholas said; “’Ride Local, Give Local’ was the message this year and the day was another great success. This annual Bike Ride has raised an enormous... Local News
Sir Nicholas officially opens the first Waitrose Store in Haywards Heath 30th March 2017 Sir Nicholas said; “I am truly delighted to open this magnificent new Waitrose in Haywards Heath which I am confident will be incredibly well supported by local... Local News
SIR NICHOLAS SOAMES MP WELCOMES NEW MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS IN MID SUSSEX 16th January 2017 Sir Nicholas Soames MP has welcomed new measures to transform the way we approach and deal with mental health in Mid Sussex so more children and young people... Local News
Statement from Sir Nicholas on Southern Rail 19th December 2016 Dear Constituent, As we approach Christmas I want to especially say how appalled I continue to be at the terrible inconvenience that you have been suffering on... Local News
No resolution to ACAS talks 16th December 2016 Department for Transport Email from Secretary of State for Transport (Chris Grayling) on 16 Dec 2016 Dear Colleague, Following yesterday’s breakdown in talks at... Local News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
8 fantastic fringe events at Conservative Party Conference 29th September 2019 Conservative Party Conference is a fantastic event every year. However, when there are so many events taking place, it can be overwhelming for new attendees.So... National News
