Dame Rebecca Harris MP Introduces Bill to Prohibit the Sale of Glue Traps Thursday, 23 July, 2026 On 15 July, Member of Parliament for Castle Point, Dame Rebecca Harris, introduced a Bill to prohibit the sale and supply of glue traps. Alongside the British Veterinary Association and wildlife charities, Rebecca believes that these devices should be banned from public sale. She has highlighted their inhumane and indiscriminate methods of trapping and killing whatever animal happens to stumble... Westminster News
Outdoor markets reopen 31st May 2020 From 1st June outdoor markets will be able to trade again. Westminster News
NHS Test and Trace service 29th May 2020 New guidance means those who have been in close contact with someone who tests positive must isolate for 14 days, even if they have no symptoms. Westminster News
Working safely during coronavirus 28th May 2020 The government has published new guidance to help employers keep staff at work. Employers may need to use more than one set of guidance to cover different areas... Westminster News
Prime Minister sets out timeline for retail to reopen in June 26th May 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson sets out a timeline for retail to reopen in June. Westminster News
The PM's coronavirus update 25th May 2020 Our road map for the next phase of our fight against Covid 19 Westminster News
Essex Welfare Service expands with new support services now available 21st May 2020 The Essex Welfare Service is now enabling access to more support services across the county. Local News
Stay Alert, Control the Virus and Save Lives 20th May 2020 You can now meet someone who is not part of your household outside. Westminster News
Essex Country Parks reopening 18th May 2020 Hadleigh Country Park will be reopening on Thursday 21 May Local News
COVID-19 detection dogs trial launches 16th May 2020 Trials for specially-trained ‘COVID dogs’ that may be able to detect coronavirus in humans, even before symptoms appear, are set to begin as part of new... Westminster News