Labour turns its back on Essex's Pensioners! Sunday, 13 October, 2024 Essex Conservatives have condemned Labour for abandoning older people at a time when they need help the most. Withdrawing the Winter Fuel Allowance as we approach the colder months will leave millions of pensioners to make the hard choice of ‘heat or eat’ and is one of the most appalling acts of any Government, when their main job is to keep everyone safe. In Essex, over three hundred thousand... Westminster News
Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, has died 9th April 2021 We are incredibly sad to have learned of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this... Local News
New Group to tackle fear of crime in a modern society 19th March 2021 Plans have been unveiled by Essex Conservatives to tackle what are very serious and real concerns facing people around safety. With funding of £500,000 being... Local News
Essex Conservatives React to Climate Commission Interim Report 16th March 2021 Essex Conservatives act on the Climate Action Commission’s interim report today (16 March). The Climate Action Commission was established in May 2020 in... Local News
Conservatives Tackle Youth Unemployment in Essex with Kickstart 15th March 2021 The Kickstart Essex team will support employers to access the scheme which will provide them funding to offer a young person a six-month Kickstart job. Essex... Local News
A Safer, Greener and Healthier Essex 11th March 2021 Residents are invited to give their views on Safer, Greener, Healthier cycling and walking networks in Essex. The views of Essex residents are needed to guide... Local News
£500K to Combat Violence and Gang Grooming 3rd March 2021 Essex Conservatives pledged £500,000 from the council’s 2021/22 budget to support the Violence and Vulnerability Unit to break the cycle of violence and protect... Local News
Sawyers Hall Lane pavement widening improves safety for all 27th February 2021 The pavements in Sawyers Hall Lane have been widened to make it easier for people to pass at safe distances along the road. The joint project between Essex... Local News
Perceptions of Dog Thefts in our County 26th February 2021 Roger Hirst, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, is supporting a national survey designed to understand public perception of dog theft... Local News
Essex COVID Update - 26 February 26th February 2021 This week’s key points: Case rates continue to decline at a reasonable rate, albeit less rapidly than in previous weeks. The latest case rate for Essex, in this... Local News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
