MP: new Covid Local Support Grant provides extra resources Throughout the pandemic the Government has provided an extensive package of support to strengthen the safety net for individuals, families, communities and businesses who have been under pressure during these challenging times. One key component of this support was the Covid Winter Grant Scheme, which...
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MP: Pupils must have essential skills This morning the Government has announced a £1.4 billion investment in education to help pupils recover from the pandemic. This will include £1 billion to support up to 6 million 15-hour tutoring courses for disadvantaged children and to expand the 16-19 tuition fund, targeting key subjects such as...
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MP urges EU, EEA and Swiss citizens in Basildon & Billericay not to miss application deadline As of today there are 30 days to go until the deadline (30th June) for applications to the EU Settlement Scheme. All EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members resident in the UK by 31st December...
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MP: survey will help shape future of women’s healthcare The Government is drawing up a Women’s Health Strategy in order to increase the health and well-being outcomes of women in England. Women, carers, clinicians and local organisations are asked to respond to the call for evidence before it closes on 13th June, which will...
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MP encourages farmers to have their say Further to the Agricultural Transition Plan published last November, the Government is running a consultation on the proposed lump sum exit scheme and its proposals to replace the Basic Payment Scheme with delinked payments. These are intended to provide a fairer system for farmers, with more flexibility...
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MP: You could find yourself in a starring role at COP26 This year the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) is being hosted by the UK. This will bring leaders from around the world to this crucial climate change summit, and many MPs are seeking Britain’s unsung ‘Climate Leaders’ – the remarkable people making a...
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MP: Step Three is major milestone out of lockdown The Prime Minister has announced that with the ‘Four Tests’ being met, and with deaths and hospitalisations at their lowest levels since July and with the four Chief Medical Officers across the UK agreeing to reduce the Alert Level, England will move to Step Three...
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MP: Pet thefts already illegal The Government has announced the formation of a Pet Theft taskforce to investigate the reported rise in pet thefts. This will gather evidence to understand the factors that may be contributing to any rise in thefts, and to recommend any necessary measures to tackle the problem. Stealing a pet...
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MP congratulates election candidates The local elections last week saw Conservative gains across the country, including councils in Cornwall, Nottinghamshire and Northumberland, along with the Tees Valley and West Midlands mayoralties. The Conservatives also had a strong showing in our area, winning a number of seats and taking control of Basildon Borough Council with...
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MP: National recruitment drive ahead of schedule The most recent figures show that nearly 9,000 Police officers have been recruited nationwide as part of the Government’s manifesto pledge to recruit an additional 20,000 by March 2023. This means the target for the first year of the recruitment push – to recruit 6,000 officers by...
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