AW Hardy, a local business based at Southend Airport, welcomed Sir David Amess for a site visit on Friday 4th October.  

Sir David Amess, along with a delegation of MPs, joined the Prince of Wales to attend the canonisation of Cardinal Newman at an open-air service in Rome. The ceremony was led by Pope Francis and took place at the Vatican on Sunday 13th October.

On Monday, 14th October, the Queen formally opened the new Parliamentary session. Following the longest session since the English Civil War, Members of Parliament from all political parties were keen to see the Government set out a fresh domestic agenda.  

Local singer Joe Palmer has reached the live finals of Factor Essex Series 10 and Sir David is backing him to go all the way and win. Joe performed in Speaker's House at the House of Commons for Sir David's 35th anniversary reception and wowed the guests.

Following the Government’s commitment to recruit an additional 20,000 Police Officers in the UK, figures have been released outlining the first wave recruitment targets.  

On 8th October, Sir David Amess met with Exchequer Secretary to HM Treasury, Simon Clarke MP. 

In 1919, the movement which was started by Robert Baden-Powell commenced its work in Essex. On Sunday 6th October, Scouts from across the County gathered at a Gala meal in Chelmsford to mark the centenary.   

For the 14th consecutive year, Sir David Amess, Member of Parliament for Southend West has hosted a Tea Party for local residents aged 100 or over.  

Sir David Amess MP met with the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) at the Conservative Party Conference this week to hear about the essential role that charities play in bringing communities together.  

World Mental Health Day will be marked on 10th October and on Thursday 3rd October, Southend West MP Sir David Amess spoke in the House of Commons on the subject of women’s mental health.