Brentwood and Ongar MP Supports Residents’ Campaign Against Thrift Solar Farm 11th July 2025 On a sunny July evening, I joined a group of about fifty people gathered in a classic Essex boarded barn on Tawney Common in Stapleford Tawney. It would have... Articles
The Loss of A Dear Friend - Cllr Mark Reed 9th July 2025 You never know what will happen on any given day. On Saturday we heard that our dear friend, Cllr Mark Reed, had passed away suddenly at the age of 57. He was... Articles
Update from the Foreign Office on Gaza 7th July 2025 I have been contacted by a large number of constituents on the ongoing issues in Gaza. I fully appreciate the depth of concern many constituents have expressed... Articles
Ongar News: Alex Burghart MP Opens New Shop to Support Local Hospice 3rd July 2025 I was absolutely delighted to be invited to open St Clare Hospice’s latest charity shop in Ongar on Saturday 14th June. With more and more people keen to... Articles
Consultation on Plans for Anglo European School Upgrade 2nd July 2025 Two and a half years ago, I received emails from the Department for Education and the Anglo European School reporting the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved... Articles
Parliamentary Business and Constituency Events 25th June 2025 There have been some wonderful events in the constituency over the last few weekends, not least the opening of the new St Clare Hospice charity shop on Ongar... Articles
Digital Champions and The Price of Postage 11th June 2025 The digital age is upon us, and while the younger generation have grown up with the internet, social media and a multitude of apps, there are many of us who... Articles
Changes to Adult Education in Brentwood 4th June 2025 I have been asked by constituents whether the much-loved Bishops Hill Adult Education College has closed. Having made enquiries with Essex County Council, I can... Articles
Hearing Good News for Brentwood and Ongar 29th May 2025 After a number of complaints from constituents across Mid and South Essex about the lack of community audiology appointments available for those who felt their... Articles