Brentwood

I receive thousands of emails each year from constituents, some wishing to make known their views on Government policy, some wishing to bring my attention to issues being highlighted by a charity or a lobbying organisation, and some asking me for my help in dealing with difficult personal problem

I had a helpful meeting with fellow Members of Parliament representing the constituencies in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk this week to discuss the findings of the Hiorns Smart Energy Networks report commissioned by the local county councils into National Grid’s proposal to build a 183km line of ele

Brentwood Borough Council has a long history of marking Remembrance Day with dignity and solemnity.

The Brentwood Business Improvement District (BID), known as Brentwood Connected, is in its early stages – it’s just a month old – but it promises to bring great benefits to the High Streets and businesses of Brentwood, Ingatestone and Shenfield.

Exciting things are ahead for the business areas and high streets of Brentwood, Ingatestone and Shenfield as work on the Brentwood Improvement District begins this month.

There can be very few Members of Parliament lucky enough to regularly attend events in their constituencies accompanied by the rousing sound of a local marching band made up a hundred or so young musicians, from piccolo players to tuba wranglers.

The Member of Parliament for Brentwood and Ongar, Alex Burghart MP, has cut the ribbon on a new Barclays Local site in Hutton.

It is clear from the many invitations I receive to visit businesses, charities, schools and individuals in Brentwood and Ongar that we live in a thriving and busy community.

The Government is investing an extra £2 billion in schools this year and next, with all state primary and secondary schools in Brentwood and Ongar getting their first payment this month.

Great news this week from Brentwood Borough Council who have reported its Coronation Festival of Volunteering, held on the Bank Holiday Monday following the Coronation of King Charles III attracted more than 7000 people to King George's Playing Fields.