On Friday 3rd July, Sir David Amess joined two officers in Leigh-on-Sea ahead of the relaxation of lockdown restrictions on 4th July.

On Friday 3rd July, Sir David Amess visited three local schools in Southend to support the hard work they have been doing during lockdown and will continue to do when all children return to school. 

Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, has congratulated those who took part in UK Parliament Week as Southend West is awarded a certificate for coming joint 19th place, organising a total of 23 Parliament Week activities.

Southend Airport and the services it provides is undoubtedly appreciated by a great many people. At the same time a number of residents have rightly complained about disturbance from night flights.

Sir David has welcomed the announcement that three schools in Southend West will benefit from funding to improve school facilities.

Following disturbances and anti-social behaviour on Chalkwell Seafront, in Old Leigh and in Leigh Library Gardens, I have received a large number of emails from upset residents who simply cannot understand what is happening at the moment.

Sir David has welcomed the re-opening of the tourism sector on 4 July, giving a boost for up to 435 businesses in Southend West, and called on people to show their support for businesses following a challenging three months.

Following Southend Airport’s announcement regarding the change in schedule of the night flights, many residents have contacted me raising further issues. As a result of those emails I then contacted the CEO of Southend Airport, Glyn Jones, to ask for further clarification.

A new charity, called the Sunshine Baby Bank, is being launched this Saturday 20th June to support vulnerable children and their families in Southend-on-Sea and Rochford. The Sunshine Baby Bank has been fast-tracked for approval by the Charity Commission in response to the Covid-19 crisis.

Southend West MP Sir David Amess has written to places of worship in the local community, setting out details of the Government’s £3.2 million Places of Worship Protective Security Fund.