2023 Brentwood and Ongar Matters - Newspaper from Alex Burghart MP

I am calling for a Weight Restriction Order to be put in place on Ongar High Street. We need to stop huge HGVs rumbling through the pinch point on the High Street, impacting on the safety of pedestrians and the historic buildings nearby.

Many constituents, especially those in Ingatestone, Haverings Grove and West Horndon, are aware of National Grid’s proposal to build a new high voltage network reinforcement between Norwich, Bramford and Tilbury via an intrusive network of overhead lines and pylons.

Despite TfL claiming Brentwood Station has Step Free Access, it is clear the only genuine way access can be 'Step Free' at Brentwood is to install a lift on Platform 4. I am working with the Brentwood Access Group to campaign for a lift to be installed without further delay.

I am working closely with our excellent local Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Roger Hirst, to improve police presence in our area.

The Conservatives are protecting the future of the NHS. We are fortunate in Brentwood to have the Brentwood Community Hospital which offers services and support for older patients through its frailty unit.

The Conservatives will save the Great British High Street. There is a great entrepreneurial spirit here in Essex – and our High Streets are a crucial part of our local communities.

The Conservatives will bring in and enforce tough new laws to protect the countryside.