James Wright secures major funding to boost local rural economy 7th September 2022 Rural communities and businesses across Horsham District are set to benefit from significant new funds I have secured from the Rural England Prosperity Fund... Local News
River Adur awarded funding to restore nature 4th September 2022 The Conservative Government has just announced 22 projects which are a once-in-a-generation chance to restore nature in the countryside. The team I lead at... Local News
Opening Bramber and Beeding solar projects 17th August 2022 Bramber and Beeding Village Hall received a Community Climate Grant of £5,000 to put towards the installation of a battery pack and solar panels. It was great... Local News
Cllr James Wright receives the Campaigners Cup from Andrew Griffith MP 29th June 2022 I was honoured to receive the Arundel and South Downs Associations Campaigning Cup at this year’s AGM. The campaigning cup is given to a member of the... Local News
James Wright: Why the National Food Strategy is important 13th June 2022 Today the Government launched is National Food Strategy, in this short video I reflect on the governments track record for delivering for farmers and for food... Local News
Driving forward Horsham District Council to become carbon neutral 18th May 2022 As Cabinet Member for the Environment and Rural affairs, I have the opportunity to create a brighter future for the residents of Horsham through decarbonisation... Local News
Visiting New Holland's flag ship Tractor factory 8th May 2022 I had the great pleasure of being invited to visit New Holland's tractor assembly plant in Basildon, Essex. The Balisdon plant is the last tractor manufacturer... Local News
Visiting the Kinder Living Show in Horsham 6th March 2022 I had the pleasure of visiting the Kinder Living Show at Parkside in Horsham. The KLS is an annual show that promotes businesses from across Horsham and... Local News
Championing Rural Businesses like Chalk 6th January 2022 I have been a long-term supporter of the Wiston Estate, a thriving rural estate that employs over 40 people and provides accommodation for over 100 families at... Local News