Villagers from West Horndon will gather tomorrow (Saturday 21st September) for its commemoration and thanksgiving service paying tribute to the American aircrewmen who died when two B17 bombers crashed over the village in 1943.

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, Roger Hirst, is asking for your help in the development of the next Police and Crime Plan for the county.

Shonks Mill Flood Storage Area (River Roding Project) in Navestock is to benefit from new Government flood funding. The work to extend the flood storage area will reduce flooding to 550 homes and businesses in Woodford and surrounding areas from the River Roding. 

Brentwood and Ongar's Member of Parliament, Alex Burghart, added a dash of pink to his usual attire to support Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink fundraiser, which takes place on Friday 18 October.

The annual Countryside Alliance Awards are now open to public nomination, and Alex Burghart, Member of Parliament for Brentwood and Ongar MP, is urging the local community to speak up for their favourite local food, shop, pub or business.

Brentwood and Ongar MP Alex Burghart  has welcomed the Spending Round which ensures that all government departments have the funding they need to deliver on the public’s priorities – clearing the decks to allow them to focus on Brexit.

As the Gazette goes to press the parliamentary term is poised to begin – and it promises to be a parliamentary term like no other.

My latest constituency wide newspaper is being delivered across Brentwood and Ongar during the next couple of weeks, so keep an eye out for it popping through your letterbox.

The charity CXK has been in touch to raise awareness of a funding opportunity available to organisations within Brentwood and Ongar.

There are, I know, people living in Brentwood and Ongar who have a deep love and understanding of chemistry.