David Amess

David Amess, Member of Parliament for Southend West, has officially opened The Eastwood School’s new sports complex, which offers first class swimming, basketball, netball and badminton facilities. David unveiled a plaque at the complex and met with pupils, teachers and governors at the opening on Friday 23rd October.

On the afternoon of Tuesday 23rd June David Amess MP presented the Senior Volunteer Hero of the Year award to Sister Conleth of Nazareth House care home, Southend-on-Sea. The award was presented at the MP’s Heroes Tea Party held in the House of Commons and organised by the Experience Corps.

David Amess MP has pledged to fight for the future of newsagents in Southend West. His commitment came after it was revealed that traditional newsagents are being forced to shut up shop at a rate of more than one every day.

David AmessMP today warned local 18-30s about the dangers of burning in the sun after learning more about sun safety from experts at Cancer Research UK.

David Amess, Member of Parliament for Southend West, today asked the Department of Transport to clarify the future of tolls for users of the Dartford Crossing after the Government last week announced its intended sale.

David Amess, Member of Parliament for Southend West, raised the issue of sanctions against Iran to the Foreign Secretary during this week’s FCO question session in the House of Commons.

David Amess, Member of Parliament for Southend West, today pledged his support to an RSPCA campaign calling on consumers to “Simply Ask” where the food they buy comes from.

On Friday 7th August 2009 David Amess MP joined former Essex and England cricket captain Graham Gooch and the Mayor to open the new electronic scoreboard at Garon Park. They were also joined by the Mayoress of Southend as well as the Mayor of Rochford and Phillip Tollhurst, senior trustee of the Norman Garon Trust.

David Amess, Member of Parliament for Southend West, raised a number of topical and local issues in the Summer Adjournment Debate.

In a wide-ranging speech Mr Amess commented on:

On the 18 May 2011, David Amess MP was named the ‘Animal Welfare and Environment Champion’ for his consistent and longstanding work on behalf of voluntary causes and issues. Nominated by Naturewatch and recognised by parliamentarians for his outstanding achievement, David was presented his award by The Right Honourable John Bercow, Speaker of the House of Commons.