Local News

Friday, 12 June, 2015

The England and Wales Cricket Board hosted a parliamentary reception on Wednesday 10th June.

Thursday, 11 June, 2015

Sir David Amess urged the Government to review the progress of the publication of the Chilcot report, due four years ago, when he asked for either a statement or a debate on the subject, at Business Questions in the House of Commons today. To watch a recording of Sir David's question, please click HERE.

Thursday, 11 June, 2015

Sir David Amess commended the Government’s record on Potholes, as well as giving an impassioned plea for the Government to make road safety their utmost priority when investing in road infrastructure across the country, when he questioned the Department for Transport in the House of Commons today.

Thursday, 11 June, 2015

On Monday 8th June Sir David spoke in an Adjournment Debate calling for Southend to be awarded City Status.

Wednesday, 10 June, 2015

As part of World Animal Protection’s Sea Change Week (4th-11th June) the international charity was at Westminster encouraging MP’s to take action for marine animals.

Wednesday, 10 June, 2015

On Monday 8th June, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) hosted a parliamentary reception in the Terrace Pavilion at the House of Commons.

Wednesday, 10 June, 2015

Sir David Amess MP today pledged his support to carers across Southend West as part of the national Carers Week 2015 awareness campaign, which runs from 8-14th June.

Tuesday, 9 June, 2015

On Saturday 6th June, local young carers completed water proficiency tests at Southend Marine Activity Centre and Sir David was in attendance to award the successful participants with their well-earned certificates.

Tuesday, 9 June, 2015

Essex Yacht Club hosted their ‘At Home’ event on Friday 5th June and it was a wonderful occasion that was very well attended.

Tuesday, 9 June, 2015

St John’s Church held a D-Day Commemoration Service, which was followed by a parade on Sunday 7th June.