MP says new measures will improve public buildings Today the Government has announced further steps to support high streets and town centres by reforming planning measures to allow the conversion of empty shops into cafés, restaurants or new homes. In addition, new planning rules will allow the speedy extension of public buildings including schools,...
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MP urges people to remain cautious Today marks a further step along the Government’s roadmap out of the coronavirus pandemic. From today groups of six, or two households, can meet outside (including in private gardens) as long as they maintain social distancing. In addition, outdoor sports facilities can reopen, including swimming pools, golf courses...
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MP highlights assistance for businesses so far ineligible for support The Government has set out plans for an extra and targeted support package for those businesses which have been unable to benefit from the existing £16 billion business rates relief for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses, which have not been paying any rates during...
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MP: There is light at the end of the tunnel This afternoon there will be votes in the House of Commons to continue the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020, which require such a vote every six months, as well as other coronavirus-related measures in line with the Government’s roadmap out of the pandemic....
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MP: Funds will help us reopen safely and successfully The Government is investing a total of £56 million through the Welcome Back Fund to help councils prepare for the end of lockdown. As part of this Basildon will receive £165,814 to help our high streets reopen and attract shoppers and tourists. This funding forms...
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MP encourages residents to use website The Essex Opportunities Portal has recently been launched, which is a one stop shop providing information and advice about skills, careers, training and employment for our community. The portal is part of Essex County Council’s Covid Economic Recovery Plan, and promotes reskilling and employment opportunities in partnership with...
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MP encourages everyone to get vaccinated Having received his notification from the NHS, John Baron MP received the first dose of his coronavirus vaccine earlier this week. John said, “I was very pleased to receive my first dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab. Our vaccines are very safe and very effective, and I encourage everyone...
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MP: Government providing 57 million rapid tests As part of the first step of unwinding the coronavirus restrictions, pupils today return to schools and colleges across England and restart their face-to-face education. John said, “I welcome the re-opening of schools and colleges, and it is right that this move is amongst the first relaxations...
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MP highlights rapid testing for those going out to work Official figures show that 25,310 people in Basildon & Billericay have received a vaccine, which is just over 26% of the local population. Across the country, more than 20 million people have been jabbed, with the vaccination programme averaging more than 2.5 million doses...
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MP urges everyone to have their coronavirus jab Yesterday the Prime Minister published the Government’s roadmap to ease the coronavirus-related restrictions. This involves four stages for lifting restrictions in phases, with each stage subjected to four tests – for full details, please see ‘notes to editors’ below. This ensures a robust and irreversible process...
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