Update on Hole Farm Woodland from Lower Thames Crossing Thursday, 13 November, 2025 The Lower Thames Crossing team have been in touch with news of progress at Hole Farm, the new 100-hectare multi-purpose woodland, sitting alongside the M25 at the northern end of the proposed Lower Thames Crossing. Construction of the site is nearing an end, with some of the on-site kit being removed and preparations in place to open to the public next year. A letter has been sent to those living... Local News
From Brentwood High Street to Conservative Party Conference 15th October 2025 The amenity of Brentwood High Street has been all-changing in the last month. There’s no traffic or traffic noise, as the road has been closed off for gas works... Articles
Alex Burghart Writes for Epping Forest Guardian - Conservative Party Conference 10th October 2025 Spending time with like-minded politicians and activists at the annual Conservative Party Conference is a key part of my year, and none more so than this year... Articles
Brentwood Charity, SNAP, co-Founds Essex Disability Alliance 8th October 2025 I was very pleased to read the news this week that our wonderful local charity, SNAP, which supports families of children with special education needs, has... Articles
Opposing Mandatory Digital ID 1st October 2025 The Government’s decision to introduce a new mandatory ID by the end of this Parliament has not gone down well with many of my constituents this week. I should... Articles
Afternoon Tea at Ardtully Care Home 19th September 2025 It was a great pleasure it was to be invited to Ardtully Care Home in Ingatestone last week for a tour of the home and to have the opportunity to meet some of... Articles
Brentwood and Ongar Nurseries Prepare to Nourish The Future 15th September 2025 As children get back to nursery settings following the long summer holiday, the age old decision about whether they have a packed lunch or eat a nursery lunch... Articles
Update on Platform 4 Lift at Brentwood Station 10th September 2025 The campaign continues to get a lift at Brentwood Station so disabled passengers, and those with prams and large suitcases, can access the ticket office and... Articles
Ongar News - Campaigning for Better Broadband Speeds in High Ongar 5th September 2025 I recently visited the Coffee Post and High Ongar Post Office to talk to local postmistress, Beverley Howlett, about the business and local issues. It seems on... Articles
National Grid Applies for Planning Permission for Massive Pylons 3rd September 2025 National Grid have, as expected applied for planning permission to build massive pylons from Norwich to Tilbury. The Planning Inspectorate now has up to 28 days... Articles
