Southend-on-Sea to receive £2,160,707 to provide long-term safe homes for rough sleepers Thursday, 29 October, 2020 Sir David Amess has welcomed news that the Government is providing funding for Southend-on-Sea for new, long-term homes for rough sleepers and other vulnerable people. Southend-on-Sea will receive £2,160,707 for local schemes that provide secure ‘move on’ style accommodation for people at risk of sleeping on the streets and is an important step towards achieving the Conservative Party’s manifesto... Local News
Sir David Amess MP visits Family Action’s ’Baby 2020’ Group 28th October 2020 On Wednesday 28 October, Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, and Cllr Helen Boyd visited the ‘Baby 2020’ Group being run at Prince Avenue School. Baby 2020... Local News
Sir David visits Prittlewell Ward with local councillors 27th October 2020 On Tuesday 27 October, Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, joined Prittlewell councillors, Meg Davidson, David Garston and Kevin Buck, on a visit round... Local News
Sir David speaks in the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill and called for more support for animal rights and harsher restrictions on criminals 23rd October 2020 On Friday 23rd October Sir David Amess spoke in the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill and called for harsher sentencing for those who commit animal cruelty... Speeches in Parliament
Government announces extra £2.44 million for Southend-on-Sea Borough Council to continue providing vital services during the Coronavirus pandemic 22nd October 2020 Sir David is pleased that Southend-on-Sea has been given a share of £900m in additional Government funding for local councils. The extra £2.44 million will help... Local News
Sir David called for more support for fairground and showground operators 22nd October 2020 On Thursday 23rd October, Sir David Amess spoke at Business Questions and called for a debate on more support given to fairground and showground operators as... Speeches in Parliament
Sir David chairs APPG for Endometriosis’ inquiry report launch event 20th October 2020 On Tuesday 20 October, Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, chaired an online panel discussion and Q&A to mark the launch of the Endometriosis All-Party... Westminster News
Sir David speaks at the debate relating to pet theft calling for legislation changes and harsher deterrents for criminals 19th October 2020 On Monday 19 October, Sir David Amess spoke in the debate on pet theft in Westminster Hall. Amongst other things Sir David called for the Theft Act 1968 to be... Speeches in Parliament
Police cameras and increased patrols will be put up along the Leigh Cliffs to deter antisocial behaviour and speeding 19th October 2020 Sir David was delighted to be informed that complaints from constituents and residents regarding the state of the Leigh Cliffs, the Belvedere and speeding along... Local News
MP's call for urgent Government action to support 1.5 million women with endometriosis, as new report shows no improvement in diagnosis in a decade 19th October 2020 An Inquiry by the APPG on Endometriosis has highlighted the devastating impact endometriosis can have on all aspects of a person’s life, and urges Ministers to... Westminster News
