News Release from Alex Burghart MP: Pylons Consultation – Alex Burghart MP Encourages Constituents to Take Part Friday, 19 April, 2024 Brentwood and Ongar MP, Alex Burghart, is calling on local residents to take part in the latest stage of National Grid’s statutory consultation into the Norwich to Tilbury pylon proposal, which would see a line of huge pylons marching from Norwich to Tilbury, including through parts of Ingatestone, West Horndon and Haverings Grove in his constituency. The consultation started on Wednesday 10th... Local News
Investing in Brentwood and Ongar's Schools 7th March 2023 I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the unexpected closure of the Anglo European School’s sixth form building and the swift work by the school, the Department... Articles
Funding Bids Welcomed for UK Shared Prosperity Fund Cash 7th March 2023 Brentwood Borough Council is currently inviting applications from not-for-profit organisations, registered charities and businesses for a share of funding... Local News
'Alternative Funding Route' Now Available for Government Energy Bill Support Scheme 6th March 2023 Households without a direct relationship to an electricity supplier, such as those living in park homes and care homes, can now apply via a secure online portal... Westminster News
Government Makes £842 million Available To Help Families In Need 6th March 2023 I am very pleased the Government is making £842 million of additional funding available from 1st April to help the most vulnerable households across England... Westminster News
Cheaper HRT For Women Experiencing Menopause Symptoms 6th March 2023 Women in England will be able to access cheaper Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for menopause by applying for a new prescription pre-payment certificate (PPC)... Westminster News
Ready to Stand Again for Brentwood and Ongar 1st March 2023 There comes a time in the life of all Members of Parliament when they have to stand before their local members and confirm they wish to stand again in the next... Articles
Rallying Government Support for Anglo European School Roof Repairs 21st February 2023 Some troubling news for one of Brentwood and Ongar’s secondary schools this week; the Anglo European School has had to close its sixth form building and three... Articles
Ukrainian President Zelensky Addresses Houses of Parliament 15th February 2023 The visit by Volodymyr Zelensky to the UK last week was an extraordinary moment. Last March, soon after Putin’s illegal invasion, President Zelensky became the... Articles
Alex Burghart MP Pledges Support for Ford Workers 14th February 2023 The news today that Ford is to significantly reduce its UK footprint with the loss of 1300 jobs, largely in Essex is very disappointing. Although the Ford... Local News