MP says Government on track to recruit 20,000 extra officers by 2023 Today the Government has announced that nearly 6,000 extra officers have been recruited across England and Wales since the launch of its major police recruitment drive last year. In Essex this equates to a further 82 police officers bringing the County’s total...
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MP says measures are win-win for the environment and public health John Baron MP, has today welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of £2 billion to be invested in cycling and walking. Fund will be spent on a range of measures including cycle training, cycle racks, protected bike lanes, consulting to strengthen the Highway Code,...
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MP: Funding is part of £2,328,381 of extra Covid-19 support for Basildon Council The Government has announced a £500 million package of additional support for councils, which have lost income and incurred unexpected expenses as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, with Basildon Council’s share being £370,853, bringing the total amount of extra Government...
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MP encourages local places of worship to apply The Government is providing £3.2 million towards the Places of Worship Protective Security Fund, which exists to improve security at places of worship at risk from hate crime attacks. The Fund is now open for its latest round of applications, and offers help to churches, mosques,...
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MP congratulates Select Offshore on its achievement It was announced this week that six businesses in Essex have won royal recognition in the Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Winning in the International Trade category, Select Offshore, based in Billericay, specialises in recruiting personnel for the offshore renewables, oil and gas and maritime industries. John said,...
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MP encourages voluntary and community sector to apply for funding Last week the Essex Community Foundation launched the Essex Coronavirus Response and Recovery Programme, which aims to make funding available to the voluntary and community sector in our area. The Programme was launched with an initial fund of £300,000, which is hoped will increase...
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MP says no-one should be left behind Basildon Council has launched its Community Hub, which intends to provide support to the elderly and most vulnerable in our community at this time of national emergency. The Hub will co-ordinate all resources across the borough – council, public, voluntary and private sector – as well as...
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MP says those who are able to help should register with Essex County Council John Baron MP has today called for local community groups, businesses and individuals who wish to help the vulnerable or self-isolating with essential tasks to register with Essex Coronavirus Action which is a...
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MP: Last day of school for many but not all The Government continues to provide extensive support for businesses and families affected by the unprecedented coronavirus situation (please see ‘notes to editors’ below). In addition to recommending self-isolation if people develop a fever or a continuous cough as well as social distancing, today is...
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MPs and Councils meet Rebecca Pow MP to discuss air quality on East Mayne and Upper Mayne John Baron MP, Rt Hon Mark Francois MP, Stephen Metcalfe MP, Cllr Tony Hedley, Cllr David Finch and representatives of Basildon Borough Council and Essex County Council today met Minister Rebecca Pow at Parliament to discuss air...
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