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
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
