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 disagrees with cuts to conventional forces Yesterday the Secretary of State for Defence, Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP, gave a Statement in the House of Commons regarding the Command Paper on the future of the Armed Forces. This is bound up with the Integrated Review into British foreign policy, which was launched last...
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MP says Government should go the extra mile Last night the House of Commons voted on the Lords Amendments to the Fire Safety Bill, which included amendments tabled by the Bishops of St Albans and London which would have ensured that leaseholders were not liable for the costs of remedial works to their properties...
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MP: Fast Internet speed is important The first phase of the Government’s £5 billion Project Gigabit, which will deliver lightning-fast broadband across the country, is underway. This will see more than one million hard-to-reach homes and businesses benefit from very fast broadband of more than one gigabit per second. Project Gigabit will also make...
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MP: Conservatives are delivering on 2019 manifesto Today the Government has announced that thousands of rough sleepers will be supported with a £212 million investment in homes, enabling people who sleep rough to be housed in secure accommodation. Rough sleepers will be supported by specialist staff to access the help they require, such as...
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