Celebrating Our Local Finalists at the BBC Essex Make a Difference Awards Friday, 11 September, 2026 Last week, Rebecca helped celebrate the Borough's local finalists who were entered into this year's BBC Essex Make a Difference Awards. Among them were, Jack Broomfield from Canvey Island, recognised as a finalist for the Volunteer Award, and Emma Powell from Benfleet, as a finalist for the Environmental Award. Rebecca extended a huge well done to Tilly's Angels, who won the Animal Award. Some of... Local News
Castle Point MP surrenders sight for Guide Dogs Charity Blindfold Walk in Essex 20th April 2018 Castle Point MP Rebecca Harris has taken up the challenge of navigating parts of her Constituency while wearing a blindfold. The blindfold walk was organized by... Local News
MP praises local pupils getting a taste of university 20th April 2018 Local MP Rebecca Harris visited Year 7 and 8 pupils at The Cornelius Vermuyden School this week to hear about their progress as part of The Scholars Programme –... Local News
Rebecca Harris MP Joins Campaign for a Defibrillator at every School by 2020 6th April 2018 The Oliver King Foundation was set up in 2012 following the death of 12-year-old Oliver. He died from a sudden cardiac arrest whilst at school. If a... Westminster News
Rebecca Harris MP welcomes deposit return scheme in fight against plastic 6th April 2018 A deposit return scheme to increase recycling rates and slash the amount of waste polluting our land and seas will be introduced subject to consultation later... Westminster News
Rebecca Harris welcomes new police officers to make Castle Point safer 29th March 2018 Castle Point MP Rebecca Harris has welcomed the news that Essex Police has added 150 new police officers to the frontline. 8 of these new officers will be... Local News
Rebecca Harris welcomes more funding for pothole repairs in Essex 27th March 2018 Castle Point MP, Rebecca Harris, has welcomed the Government’s announcement of further funding for local councils to repair potholes across the country. The... Local News
Historic Half Crown adds value to Benfleet Town 23rd March 2018 The historic 18th century ‘Half Crown’ on Benfleet’s High Street, a pub as famous for its community spirit as its namesake, had a special visit from Rebecca... Local News
Rebecca Harris MP pledges to protect the planet for Earth Hour 2018 20th March 2018 Rebecca Harris, Castle Point MP, has pledged to make the planet their priority ahead of WWF’s Earth Hour, the world’s largest event to protect the planet. Articles
6,826 children in Essex are now benefiting from 30 hours of free childcare 15th March 2018 Rebecca Harris MP has welcomed new figures showing that 6,826 children are benefiting from the Government’s 30 hours free childcare offer in Essex. Local News
