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News

Update from Royal Mail

Tuesday, 28 April, 2020

A message from Royal Mail:

Urgent dental care services across the East of England

Monday, 27 April, 2020

NHS England has issued guidance on what to do if you need urgent dental work done during the course of the coronavirus pandemic.

Alex Burghart MP in Commons 2019 pre lockdown

House of Commons takes historic first step towards virtual proceedings

Monday, 20 April, 2020

MPs are set to be able to quiz ministers via Zoom for the first time in the House of Commons 700-year history, following agreement by the House authorities.

Alex Burghart at Lloyds Bank in Brentwood

Coronavirus News from Lloyds Banking Group

Wednesday, 8 April, 2020

Lloyds Banking Group has sent me details of what has been set up to help customers; you can read the full details here:

Support for your constituents affected by COVID-19

AB joins leaflet distributors at Brentwood Town Hall

"Heart Warming Stories of People Coming Together to Help Others"

Wednesday, 8 April, 2020

On Sunday evening Her Majesty the Queen addressed the nation saying that despite everything “we have seen heart-warming stories of people coming together to help others, be it through delivering food parcels and medicines, checking on neighbours, or converting businesses to help the relief effort

Thanks to NHS Volunteers

Monday, 30 March, 2020

As the Gazette goes to press this week, the country remains on an emergency footing as we tackle the Covid-19 crisis. With the death toll continuing to rise sharply, my message to everyone remains the same: Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives.

Help Available in Essex During Coronavirus Outbreak

Wednesday, 25 March, 2020

THE ESSEX WELFARE SERVICE is a new service available to anyone in the county who requires urgent help during the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. The service is also there to report anyone who you are concerned about.

Stay At Home. Protect The NHS. Save Lives.

Monday, 23 March, 2020

Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save lives. At a time of national crisis it is vitally important we all follow official guidance in order to stay safe and to protect others. I cannot emphasise strongly enough how important it is that everyone follows the latest advice from government and the NHS.

Alex Burghart MP and Cllr Chris Hossack leader councillors in leaflet distribution

Brentwood Borough Council Offers Community Support

Monday, 23 March, 2020

Brentwood Borough Council is taking a leading role in ensuring the most vulnerable people in the Borough are supported while they self-isolate and socially distance themselves during the Coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19

Monday, 16 March, 2020

As the coronavirus situation continues to develop, I would strongly urge all constituents to follow Government guidance and pay attention to the Prime Minister’s statements. Please wash your hands thoroughly and if you have a persistent cough and/or a fever please stay at home for 7 days.