Stephen Metcalfe, Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, was taken to task by pupils at Greensted Junior School last Friday (12/01/18). Accompanied by the Head Boy and Girl (pictured) he faced a series of tough questions. Stephen was pleased by Greensted Junior School’s...
The MP for Harlow raised the issue of hospital car parking charges in House of Commons. Yesterday, on Thursday 11 January 2018, Robert Halfon MP raised the abolition of hospital car parking charges with the Government. Robert, who has been campaigning on this issue for several...
Stephen Metcalfe, Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, pressed the Department for International Trade today (11/01/18) in the Chamber to boost the capacity of developing countries to trade their own way to growth. Watch here Commenting, Stephen said: “Whilst strongly supporting the principle...
A leading borough councillor has paid a visit to the borough’s winter night shelter to meet volunteers and the guests who stay there. As temperatures drop and winter takes hold Basildon Emergency Night Shelter (BENS) is a lifeline to those who would otherwise have nowhere warm...
A countywide campaign to reduce the amount of clothes that are thrown away needlessly is being backed by Basildon Council. More than half of the clothes binned in Essex could have been reused or recycled, a move which is costing the Essex taxpayer more than £1.5...
A Harlow neighbourhood shopping centre is set to get a £3m facelift! Work will start next week on the regeneration of Prentice Place in Potter Street. Harlow Council has appointed Vinci Facilities to oversee the £3m project which will start on Monday 8 January 2017. Councillor Tony Durcan, Portfolio Holder...
Professor Maurice Sunkin, who has pioneered a data-driven approach to law research, is one of just seven new honorary QCs appointed by Her Majesty The Queen. The new Queen’s Counsel Honoris Causa, appointed alongside 119 new Queen’s Counsel, will be formally awarded by the Lord Chancellor...
Health and care services across north east Essex are currently experiencing significant pressure, with unprecedented levels of demand for Accident and Emergency (A&E) and GP services. Clinicians at Colchester Hospital say they’re seeing many more patients than they have space for. They are reminding local people with...
Maldon based VerriBerri have been selected to appear in the 2017-2018 Parliamentary Review; within the digital and technology space. The Parliamentary Review is an iconic, informative guide to industry leaders who have responded exceptionally to challenges in the political and economic environment. These innovators are rigorously...
Essex roads are set to benefit from extra Government money to target potholes and improve highway maintenance. Essex County Council’s share of the £200 million national pot is yet to be confirmed, but the council is already pledging that it will use the extra funds to...
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