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
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
NHS Talking Therapies Supporting Mental Health in Brentwood and Ongar 9th October 2023 The post-pandemic years have been notable in seeing a rise in people struggling with their mental health. Two years of uncertainty, social-distancing and a... Articles
Passport Processing Times Back to Three Weeks 4th October 2023 Casework for a Member of Parliament is a constant stream of emails, letters and phone calls from constituents wishing to bring concerns about policy issues... Articles