Pylons Consultation Is Underway Monday, 29 April, 2024 It was good to see so many local people at National Grid’s Norwich to Tilbury pylons proposal consultation event at the Brentwood Centre last week. I spent some time at the event, looking at the information boards, seeing how the pylons will loom over homes and countryside via a 3D interactive display, and talking to the National Grid team, local residents and Conservative councillors whose... ArticlesLocal News
Storm Eunice Blows Through Brentwood and Ongar 23rd February 2022 I have to start this week with congratulations to all councils and organisations across the Brentwood and Ongar constituency which worked tirelessly to ensure... Articles
Talking Heads 22nd February 2022 It was excellent to be able catch up with the headteachers of the secondary schools in Brentwood in person the other day. These education leaders have steered... Articles
Prime Minister’s Statement on Living with Covid-19: 21 February 2022 21st February 2022 Mr Speaker, with permission I will make a statement on our strategy for living with Covid. And before I begin, I know the whole House will join me in sending... Speeches in Parliament
Storm Eunice - Insurance Advice From the ABI 18th February 2022 As Storm Eunice approaches, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) is urging homeowners and businesses to be prepared and reassures that insurers will do... Local News
Storm Eunice in Essex 18th February 2022 The high winds blowing across Essex today have caused a number of closures of local facilities, and a call from Essex County Council for as many people as... Local News
Storm Eunice - Useful Contacts & Information 18th February 2022 The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for Storm Eunice which will bring strong winds and rain to much of the UK - see here for weather warnings in... Local News
Apprenticeships and Building Skills 15th February 2022 My role as Minister for Skills means I spend some time each week travelling to meet employers and apprentices in businesses across the country. Last week was... Articles
Levelling Up White Paper 3rd February 2022 Alex Burghart MP has welcomed the Conservative Government’s Levelling Up White Paper and the boost it will bring to Brentwood and Ongar by increasing wages... Westminster News
Visiting Day - Essex County Council and the Bishop of Chelmsford 2nd February 2022 I spend a considerable amount of time each year dealing with issues raised by constituents which fall under the responsibility of Essex County Council. School... Articles