MP congratulates Max and Basildon Sporting Village on success. John Baron MP has congratulated Max Whitlock on his amazing success at the 2016 Rio Olympics where he won two gold medals as well as a Bronze medal in the team gymnastics event. John said: “Our congratulations to Max and his team’s Olympic success, and...
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John Baron MP welcomes home double Gold Olympic winner Max Whitlock
John Baron MP welcomes improvements at Barstable Post Office, Timberlog Lane
MP encourages local residents to give their views on proposals John Baron MP has today encouraged local residents to respond to the consultation on changes being made at Barstable Post Office, 199 Timberlog Lane, Basildon. Changes under consideration include the introduction of low-screened, open plan style service points and longer opening hours. Changes would...
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John Baron MP welcomes plans for Laindon Shopping Centre
MP encourages local residents to give their views on proposals Swan Housing Association has announced a two-day public exhibition to notify residents of its plans for the future of Laindon Shopping Centre. The exhibitions will be held at the Great Berry Residents’ Association (Nightingales, Langdon Hills) from 2.00pm – 8.00pm on 7th July, and...
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John Baron MP congratulates James Hornsby School on reaching National Rocketry Final
MP says Basildon students could be the next generation of rocket scientists John Baron MP congratulates local pupils from James Hornsby School on reaching the final of the UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge which took place at Stow Maries Aerodrome on Wednesday 25th May. Two teams from the school made it to the final...
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John Baron MP welcomes apprenticeship figures
MP: more young people in Basildon and Billericay are getting the right work skills John Baron MP has welcomed new figures showing 3,930 new apprenticeships have been started by people in the Basildon and Billericay constituency since 2010. This means more young people earning and learning, getting the skills they need to get on...
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John Baron MP welcomes Right to Buy discount for Housing Association homes
MP highlights ability to register interest John Baron MP has welcomed the news that housing association tenants in England will soon be able to register their interest to buy their home. Nationally, 1.3 million families will now have the chance to buy their housing association home at a discount over the coming years. Locally,...
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John Baron MP calls for community to support National Citizen Service Scheme
MP writes to local schools to encourage participation and offers financial help from the Fun Walk Trust John Baron MP has written to local schools regarding the government’s National Citizen Service programme. NCS is a government funded scheme for 16-17 year olds, which sees young people make the most of their summer holidays and...
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John Baron MP visits Basildon Borough Citizen Advice
MP discusses issues affecting local residents John Baron MP has recently met Kathy Peach at the Basildon Borough Citizen Advice to discuss the issues that are most concerning the people in Basildon Borough. He also discussed funding issues going forward for the CA. John visits the CA on a regular basis to meet...
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John Baron MP officially opens new extension to Buttsbury Junior School, Billericay
MP congratulates everyone involved in the £400,000 project Today John Baron MP joined Head Teacher, Ann Robinson, staff and pupils, Governors, builders and architects at Buttsbury Junior School to officially open their £400,000 extension which replaces an old demountable unit. The building was funded largely by the Department for Education with the school also...
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John Baron MP holds Q&A session with St Peter’s Catholic Primary School in Parliament
MP meets with students during visit to Parliament John Baron MP recently met with teachers and students from St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Billericay. The students had been on a tour conducted by the Parliamentary Education Service which was followed by a workshop. This workshop gave students the chance to further their understanding of...
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