Local businesses across Brentwood and Ongar need customer support more than ever following the introduction of Labour’s National Insurance Jobs Tax.I've already heard from local businesses who fear they may not survive the Labour Government's Autumn Budget announcements, including rising Employer Na
Although the worst weather arising from this weekend's predicted Storm Daragh will be in the west of the UK, UK Power Networks (UKPN) has some sensible advice about power cuts if the strong winds head east.UKPN manages the local power lines and substations which distribute electricity to over 8.5m h
While constituency casework keeps me and my office staff busy every day of every week, there are some issues which need more of a push – and this can take some time.
This week has seen some movement in two of my main constituency campaigns.
My latest constituency wide magazine is currently being delivered to all households in Brentwood and Ongar, updating you on my current campaigns and the work I am doing in the constituency and Westminster to support my constituents.
If you have not yet received your copy, you can read it here.
In recent weeks I have been knocking on doors in some of Brentwood and Ongar’s villages, chatting to local residents about the issues which matter to them.
It is clear from my inbox that we are at the height of ‘pothole season’ at the moment. The tyre-crunching ability of potholes to catch drivers out is uncanny, so please do all you can to drive with care.
Last month I had the pleasure of introducing the Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, David Johnston MP, to two brilliant organisations which make the lives of children in my Brentwood and Ongar constituency better.
SNAP, a charity based in Warley in Brentwood, cannot be praised highly en
A very happy new year to all Ongar News readers!
The last year was a busy one with many local people contacting me about a huge range of issues.
Last month I held a public meeting with residents who have been complaining about a strong smell coming from the composting site behind Ashlyn
Brentwood and Ongar MP Holds Meeting about “Bobbingworth Smell”
Brentwood and Ongar MP Alex Burghart has hosted a meeting of North Weald, Bobbingworth and Moreton residents who have been complaining about a strong “stench” which disturbs and disrupts their enjoyment of their homes and gardens.
The
