On Sunday 15 April, Sir David showed his support for Southend Mencap General Manager Marc McOwens as he completed his four marathons in four days fundraiser event. As a longstanding advocate for the local charity, the MP for Southend West was keen to attend the event and cheer Marc on.

On Saturday 14 April, Sir David attended the surprise 80th birthday celebration for Southend West resident Ken Biebuyck at Iveagh Hall in Leigh-on-Sea. The MP for Southend West was delighted to wish Ken well on his birthday.

On Thursday 12 April, Sir David visited Highlands Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea to join in their Easter Community Day. The event featured singing from the Southend Mencap ‘Showstoppers’, craft activities and Easter puppet performances for those in attendance.

Southend West MP Sir David Amess made a charity bet on the Grand National on Tuesday 10 April. The local MP visited Coral Bookmakers on London Road to make his bet on ‘Perfect Candidate’.

On Tuesday 10 April, Sir David visited a local William Hill shop to show his support for the chain’s Football Shirt Friday campaign in aid of Bowel Cancer Research.

Sir David met with Pam Cottle, a new local author, and charity workers to promote Autism Awareness Week on Tuesday 10 April.

On Saturday 7th April, Sir David Amess MP attended the Knights of St. Columba Irish evening at Saint Peter’s Church in Leigh-on-Sea. Guests at the charity event were treated to an Irish dance troupe performance whilst they tucked into traditional Irish food and drink.

MPs from across Essex have pledged their support for the Love Essex NHS campaign, which aims to highlight the hard work of NHS staff and its importance in UK society.

On Friday 6th April, local MP Sir David Amess attended the official launch of Marine Estates on Leigh Broadway. The MP for Southend West joined James Bonham, Managing Director of Marine Estates, the Mayor of Southend and Cllr Bernard Arscott to celebrate the launch.

A new Community Rail Partnership will work to improve the rail line between Wickford and Southend and the communities it serves.