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
£300 million for NHS trusts to upgrade A&E facilities for winter 11th August 2020 The funding also comes on top of the additional £3 billion that the Prime Minister recently announced to help prepare the NHS for the winter months ahead. Articles
Rebecca has welcomed the huge Government support for people and businesses in Castle Point 7th August 2020 12,100 people in Castle Point have had their jobs protected by the Government through the coronavirus pandemic. £14,695,000 worth of grants provided to local... Local News
Canvey seafront car park to get upgrade with new money from Boris 4th August 2020 The Labworth Car Park on Canvey seafront is to receive a £740,000 upgrade thanks to a grant from Boris Johnson’s new ‘Getting Building Fund’ for infrastructure... Local News
Rebecca Welcomes Pay Rise for almost 900,000 Public Sector Workers 21st July 2020 The Government has today announced that almost 900,000 public sector workers, including doctors, teachers and police officers, will see above-inflation pay... Westminster News
Prime Minister's update on fight against Coronavirus 17th July 2020 The Prime Minister has today set out his plans for lifting the remaining national lockdown measures for England and getting people back to something closer to a... Westminster News
Face coverings to be mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July 14th July 2020 The Government has today announced that wearing a face covering in shops and supermarkets in England is to become mandatory from 24 July. Under the new rules... Westminster News
Rebecca Welcomes Chancellor’s Plan for Jobs in Castle Point 8th July 2020 Rebecca welcomes the Chancellor’s £30 billion Plan for Jobs, including a much-needed boost for tourism and hospitality businesses in Castle Point Westminster News
Rebecca welcomes the landmark Domestic Abuse Bill 7th July 2020 Yesterday the landmark Domestic Abuse Bill passed through the House of Commons, the first step towards protecting victims of this heinous crime and ensuring... Westminster News
Government announces £1.57bn emergency culture rescue package 6th July 2020 Britain’s globally renowned arts, culture and heritage industries will receive a world-leading £1.57 billion rescue package to help weather the impact of... Westminster News
