Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, has demanded urgent action from the Government as figures show 4,766 households in the area are estimated to be living in fuel poverty.   Following the Chancellor’s Budget announcement last month to cut funding for energy efficiency schemes such as the Energy Company Obligation (ECO), Jess has called on the government to “get serious” about lowering energy bills for good.   Data reveals the ECO scheme has installed 3,376 in Chichester, pr

Jess Brown-Fuller, Liberal Democrat MP for Chichester, has condemned the Government’s latest planning reforms, warning that they represent a serious erosion of local democracy and sideline the voices of communities. She also called on the Government to end the practice of land banking by developers. Under the new rules, local councillors will no longer have the final say on major housing developments of 150 homes or more. Instead, if councillors wish to refuse an application

Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, sent a letter to Royal Mail at the end of November 2025 highlighting her concerns with local mail services and delays to deliveries.   The MP for Chichester has been approached by multiple residents, as well as current and former Royal Mail staff, in the run-up to Christmas, who were frustrated with severe delays and lapses in service from the company.  Several residents have also informed Jess that they had missed NHS appointments due t

MP for Chichester, Jess Brown-Fuller, raised concerns regarding cancelled vaccine appointments during a statement on NHS winter preparedness in Parliament this week. She highlighted the challenges faced by GPs and community pharmacies in planning vaccine provision, noting that many have been required to place vaccine orders up to a year in advance. The NHS is currently facing a particularly severe flu season, with cases emerging earlier than usual and new strains becoming dom

The Christmas season brings immense joy and excitement for many. It brings families together, along with food and presents, whilst also providing opportunities for reflection at the end of a busy year. Sadly, for many it also brings difficulties. Loneliness, grief and debt can impact people at any time of year, but at Christmas, when expectations are high, they can have the biggest impact.   Last Friday morning, I spent time at the new Chichester District Foodbank Hub on Quar

Jess Brown-Fuller MP has written to Southern Water, asking them to justify multiple prolonged sewage releases directly impacting Chichester Harbour and surrounding waters.   In a letter to Southern Water CEO, Lawrence Gosden, Jess Brown-Fuller highlighted that two releases, at Bracklesham Bay and Thornham outfalls, had lasted over 4 and 3 days respectively, a situation which Jess has described as “totally unacceptable”. Jess asked for clarification why exactly this had happen

Last week, I had the opportunity to spend the afternoon on an ambulance with two highly trained paramedics working for the South-East Coast Ambulance Service. I met them at the ‘Make Ready’ centre in Tangmere, which is now the centralised location where ambulances are returned to and dispatched from before responding to emergency calls spanning a huge area, right into the South Downs National Park and along the coast.    The opportunity to attend calls with the paramedics was

Jess Brown-Fuller,  MP for Chichester, used a parliamentary debate on water scarcity to deliver a forceful rebuke of Southern Water’s management and spending priorities. The debate, hosted by fellow Sussex MP John Milne, focused on the rising concern of a deficit in the supply of fresh water compared to demand. The South-East has been designated as water-stressed since 2021.   Jess Brown-Fuller highlighted a series of long-standing failures by Southern Water, focusing on envi

On Friday 28 November, Jess Brown-Fuller MP visited The Prebendal School in Chichester for a Q&A with students.   The morning consisted of a tour around the school, which is attended by children aged 2 to 13 years old, followed by a Q&A session with students.   Questions ranged from what it is like to be a woman in Parliament to the skills needed to become a Member of Parliament. Other topics raised were local healthcare, improving Chichester’s high street for young people an

Jess Brown-Fuller , MP for Chichester, has called out the service charges and standards of service delivered by estate management companies in Chichester constituency. Having been inundated with cases from constituents, Jess believes the issue is widespread and has moved beyond a few isolated incidents.  The fees charged by management companies are intended to cover the cost of maintaining communal spaces, but Jess has received numerous reports of costs increasing significant

MP for Chichester, Jess Brown-Fuller, has labelled the decision to delay the mayoral elections in Sussex “a disgrace”. The Government has confirmed that it will postpone the new mayoral elections until 2028, going back on its original commitment to hold them in 2026. Elections are also being postponed in Greater Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, and Hampshire and the Solent. This also comes after, the Conservative led, West Sussex County Council requested that County Election due t

MP for Chichester, Jess Brown-Fuller,  called on the Government to reverse the reductions of Police Community Support Officers seen under the Conservative Government during a speech in Westminster about catapults and anti-social behaviour. The debate was called following a reported rise in the use of catapults being shared on social media, and concerns about the police response to these incidents when reported.    Jess highlighted a series of shocking incidents reported by Se

Last week I sat down with carers from across Chichester constituency. I was invited by Carers Support West Sussex, an organisation that helps over 30,000 registered carers, including more than 3,700 in Chichester.   Having met with Carers Support West Sussex before, they kindly facilitated 20 carers, with different caring responsibilities, to help me understand what matters to them, where they feel ignored, and what needs to be done to improve their experience.   Jess meeting

Jess Brown-Fuller, Member of Parliament for Chichester, has announced the winner of her 2025 Christmas card competition for local children of primary school age.  Nora's winning entry After receiving so many excellent entries from young people across the constituency, Jess invited Chichester based artist Louise Duggan  to join her at Chichester Library ahead of her advice surgery to help select a shortlist of four designs for the public vote.  Jess said it was “a real challen

Jess Brown-Fuller,  Liberal Democrat MP for Chichester, spent last Saturday learning from firefighters working at Chichester Fire Station. The meeting was hosted by Dan Moon, Watch Manager at West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service. During the meeting, Jess sat down with the crew on shift at the Fire Station to discuss the challenges they face, such as ongoing cuts to fire services, ageing equipment, and the shaky nature of fire service coverage across county lines. Over the course

The build-up to this year’s Budget has certainly been gloomy, with businesses and residents telling me everything feels quite bleak. I am writing this the day before Rachel Reeves delivers her Budget in the House of Commons and, even with all the leaks in the build-up, MPs find out what is announced at the same time the public does.   I am not anticipating a Budget that will truly deliver the answers to issues affecting residents and businesses in Chichester. The economy is a

Jess Brown-Fuller MP has written to the Secretary of State for Justice, David Lammy, calling for the reopening of Chichester Crown Court, which closed in 2018. Since 2021, the Crown Court has been operating as a Nightingale Court to help deal with the case backlog, but there is currently no long-term certainty over its future.   Jess previously raised the matter in 2024 and again in September 2025, highlighting the need for additional Crown Court capacity to ensure timely del

Funtington Parish Council hosted Jess Brown-Fuller MP on Friday 21 November 2025 for a Q&A session with local residents. The event was organised following Jess’ invitation in the summer 2025 to every parish council in Chichester constituency to hold Q&As or similar events. Funtington Parish Council Chair Jane Mottershead presided over the afternoon meeting, which was attended by up to 40 residents who raised questions on topics including planning, rural crime, water extractio

Jess Brown-Fuller MP has written to Network Rail to request an assessment of automating the barriers at the Stockbridge and Whyke Road level crossings in the city centre.   These barriers are currently manually operated out of Chichester’s signal box and are down for more than fifty percent of every hour, causing severe congestion throughout the city centre.   Jess said:   “The impact on residents, commuters, and businesses is considerable, with routine journeys significantly

Jess Brown-Fuller MP has written to Southern Water CEO Lawrence Gosden to request a reassessment of Southern Water’s social tariff criteria, warning that it “no longer reflects the current economic reality facing many households”.   Customers are facing rapid water bill increases amidst an ongoing cost-of-living crisis. In Chichester, residents also deal with higher-than average house prices and rental costs, alongside extortionate energy bills.   Jess’ request follows previo