Improvement works to the pond at Lake View in Pagham are set to begin on 14th September, following ongoing engagement between Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, Pagham Parish Council, and Persimmon Homes. The pond has long been a valued local asset, both for its contribution to the character of the area and for the wildlife it supports, but residents have raised concerns for some time about its declining condition. Following a visit to the site, where Jess met with the Cha

Following a summer of unprecedented wildfires across the country, Jess Brown-Fuller MP has called on Ministers to meet with her and West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service to discuss the service’s long-term resilience. Speaking in the House of Commons, Jess set out the urgent need for improved funding and resourcing to protect Chichester residents from fires. She highlighted that West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service currently lacks dedicated wildfire personal protective equipment,

Jess Brown-Fuller has urged Andy Burnham to take decisive action to address the failures of the water industry, pressing him on his first day in Parliament as Prime Minister to set out a timescale for reform. Following the Prime Minister’s opening statement in the House of Commons, Jess highlighted the persistent discharge of sewage by Southern Water into Chichester’s local waterways, and challenged him on the continued lack of robust regulation. Jess said: “As the Prime Mini

Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, has formally opened the National Collection of Ornamental Gingers in Almodington, unveiling a plaque and touring the site during her visit. The collection is held by Andrew Gaunt, National Collection Holder of Hedychium and Plant Heritage Sussex Co-Chair, who began collecting ornamental gingers in the late 1990s. Since then, his collection has grown to become one of the most comprehensive of its kind in the country, exceeding the number o

Of the 200 or so chalk streams in the world, 85% can be found in England. These precious and rare freshwater habitats create vital ecosystems that cannot be replicated elsewhere. The River Lavant is a fantastic example of a river that is modest in size but of immeasurable importance, with evidence showing settlements along the river for over 5,000 years, and its waters being used for farming and daily life throughout that period. The River Lavant is also one of the most hea

Jess Brown-Fuller MP recently met with specialist ecologists from Ecological Landscapes, alongside farmers William and Mariella Fleming, to discuss their ongoing partnership to provide a long-term habitat bank at Southend Farm in Donnington. Jess meeting with specialist ecologists from Ecological Landscapes The visit also focused on the 30-year agreement that Ecological Landscapes and Southend Farm have signed with Chichester District Council to this habitat bank, which over

Jess Brown-Fuller has written to both the Environment Agency and Southern Water demanding greater transparency over continued pollution of the River Lavant.

Jess Brown-Fuller has written to Persimmon Homes demanding urgent action over the neglected pond at Lake View in Pagham.

Last week, we saw scorching temperatures across the South as the UK was gripped by a gruelling heatwave.

Jess Brown-Fuller joined campaigners as thousands of people across the UK took to the water to demand an end to sewage pollution.

Climate change is making weather extremes feel like they are becoming more common.

Last week, I met with the Environment Agency to discuss its recent inspections of Southern Water’s wastewater assets.

I am proud to support a Liberal Democrat bill which seeks to provide UNESCO-level recognition for chalk streams.

Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, has written to Arun District Council (ADC) and West Sussex County Council (WSCC) following reports of severe flooding across Chichester constituency. Jess Brown-Fuller has urged ADC to convene an emergency meeting of the Arun Flood Forum to coordinate a response to the extreme flooding affecting the Bersted and Shripney area. In a separate letter to WSCC councillors, she called for an urgent multi-agency meeting to address flooding impact

By Jess Brown-Fuller MP Communities across Chichester are fed up with empty promises while their rivers, harbours and coastlines continue to be polluted by sewage. This week, while we deal with flooded roads across the constituency, we will no doubt also see storm overflows discharging along the coast and into our precious chalk streams. That is the reality the government needed to confront when it published its Water White Paper last week. While I welcome the fact that m

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

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

MP Jess Brown-Fuller has urged the government to set aside time in the House of Commons to debate the benefits of water recycling schemes and reservoirs. Her call comes amid controversy over a proposed effluent recycling facility linked to the new Havant Thicket reservoir project. Jess said: “The Havant Thicket reservoir, which is just outside my constituency, is the first reservoir to be built in 30 years. It is a welcome investment in the south-east, which is designated a

By Jess Brown-Fuller MP This week the full water sector review was finally published and is a damning indictment of how the Conservative government has treated our natural environment and our rural communities. For places like Chichester, the findings confirm what residents have known for years: that our rivers and coastline has been neglected, and that those meant to protect them have been asleep at the helm. Jess Brown-Fuller standing in Itchenor Harbour, Chichester The