New Shenfield Library Due to Open in Autumn This Year Thursday, 21 March, 2024 Essex County Council have updated Shenfield residents on when their rebuilt library will be open for business. A series of winter storms and more rain than any building project deserves means the new facilities will open this Autumn and I have no doubt local people will welcome all that it offers with open arms. Once complete, the project will deliver a bright, new modern library and commercial... Local News
Supporting the People of Israel and Gaza 24th October 2023 The recent events in Israel and Gaza following the deaths of 1400 people in a horrific attack by Hamas terrorists on Israel has been of great concern to me and... Articles
Vision Magazine - Brentwood and Ongar's Notable History 24th October 2023 As a historian, I take every opportunity I can to visit and find out more about local places of historic interest, and I am now compiling them on my website in... Articles
Cost of Living Payments Due for Vulnerable and Low-Income Households in Brentwood and Ongar 17th October 2023 I am very pleased the next cost of living payment, worth £300 for 7,100 vulnerable and low-income households in Brentwood and Ongar will be made between 31... Westminster News
UK Government Shared Prosperity Funding Offers Chance to GET SET GROW 17th October 2023 Brentwood Borough Council is offering new small and growing businesses the chance to access funding through the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund for... Local News
News Release: Alex Burghart MP calls on parents to support children’s flu vaccine programme 17th October 2023 The annual NHS flu vaccination programme for children aged 2-3, school age children and children over 6 months with certain health conditions is underway, with... Local News
NHS Winter Vaccine Programme Underway in Brentwood and Ongar 16th October 2023 The NHS winter vaccine programme is now underway. This week, residents of older adult care homes and people who are housebound will begin receiving their COVID... Local News
Great British Insulation Scheme 16th October 2023 The Government has launched the Great British Insulation Scheme, which aims to help more than 300,000 families heat their homes and save money on their bills... Local News
Winter Flu and Covid Vaccinations for Over 65s 16th October 2023 Mid and South Essex NHS Trust has advised that over 65s and other vulnerable adults should have received their invitation to book their winter vaccinations... Local News
Supporting Children with Special Education Needs in School 16th October 2023 As the son of two primary school teachers, one of whom was a headteacher, I was very pleased to be invited to join the group of Brentwood primary school heads... Articles