???? Last weekend Rebecca visited Father Christmas and his helpers at his grotto in Hadleigh Morrisons to support Hadleigh Rotary Club in their Christmas collections.You may have seen Father Christmas on his sleigh around Hadleigh and…
This weekend Rebecca joined the Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Jenny Tolhurst, and lots of local residents for the unveiling of a blue plaque for local suffragette, Elsie Lagsding at the Benbow Club on Pound lane.Elsie lived in North Benfleet…
Last Saturday was Small Business Saturday and Rebecca took the opportunity to promote many of the superb small businesses we have in Castle Point.Small Business Saturday is where we celebrate and support Britain's brilliant small…
Labour MPs voted today to introduce a series of tax rises from last week’s Benefits Budget that will hit working families in Castle Point. Labour’s tax hikes include:· A Working People Tax by freezing personal allowance thresholds· …
???? I love to see the Christmas lights go up across our Borough every year. They really add to our town centres during the festive season and make many people smile when they see them!This year I went to the Christmas light switch on in…
???? This weekend Rebecca popped into the Yellow Door coffee morning at Benfleet Methodist Church.Yellow Door is a charity based in Canvey Island that helps young people with their health and wellbeing so that they can reach their full…
???? This weekend Rebecca joined constituents at the Community Christmas Tree Festival at St. Nicholas' Church on Canvey.The festival really started to make it feel like Christmas as so many wonderful trees were put up by local businesses…
???? Rebecca recently met with residents at Kings Park on Canvey to discuss the Borough Council's draft Local Plan.At the meeting, Rebecca explained why she believes the 'Blinking Owl' site north west of Thundersley and south of the A127…
???? Cash access, the organisation responsible for setting up banking hubs across the country, were in Hadleigh this week to look at possible new sites for our new temporary hub.They are aiming to to have a temporary facility in place…
Labour’s Family Farm and Business Tax is approaching, with the Budget giving Labour the chance to change course and stop this damaging tax. With rising food prices, record farm closures, and plummeting farmer confidence, now is the time to…
????????️ Last Weekend I visited the Bay Museum's militaria exhibition at Canvey Heritage centre on Long Road.The Exhibition was full of British military history and helps to keep the memory of those who have fought for our freedoms alive…
????⛪ This weekend I went along to the Christmas Fayre at St Nicholas' Church on Canvey Island.It was a great community event with a lovely atmosphere, brilliant decorations and festive bargains. The mulled wine and Christmas hot chocolate…
???????? Rebecca recently met with students from USP College's SEEVIC campus in Benfleet on their visit to Parliament.Following a tour of the Palace of Westminster and a workshop in Parliament's education centre, the students got a chance…
???????? Rebecca recently met with Guide Dogs UK to hear about their Streets Ahead campaign to make our highways safer for those with sight loss.Rebecca has long supported the world’s largest assistance dog organisation, who over the…
???? The Canvey School Uniform Bank is now able to move to brand new premises after Rebecca was able to secure the last of the funding they need.Finding new accommodation for the bank, which is located in a purpose built cabin behind Our…
On Sunday Rebecca attended the Remembrance Sunday service at Canvey War Memorial at the Paddocks on Long Road, followed by the parade to the British Legion Club on Denham Road.Ceremonies of remembrance also took place in Benfleet, Hadleigh…
???? 577 people in Castle Point have signed the Conservatives petition opposing mass Post Office closures currently being considered by the Government.The plans under consideration could see up to half of Britain’s post offices close,…
???? Last Friday Rebecca met with the superb Carers Choices in Castle Point for their Halloween Party.Carers Choices is a fantastic local charity that provides home care, specialist day centres including dementia and disability support,…
Rebecca has laid a cross of remembrance at the 'Constituency Garden of Remembrance' in Parliament this week as we approach Armistice Day on Tuesday 11 November.Together with MPs from all parties in the House of Commons, Rebecca was invited…
???? On Friday Rebecca stopped by the NeuroSisters' Halloween meeting at the Paddocks Community Centre on Canvey.NeuroSisters is a group for neurodivergent women, or those living with children with neurodivergent conditions, to chat, share…
???? When half term ends the reception year pupils at William Read Primary School on Canvey will be coming back to brand new facilities.Recently Rebecca was invited by Emma lane, the CEO of Northwick Park Trust, of which William Read is a…
???? Last Week Rebecca attended the NHS Blood and Transplant’s Parliamentary Drop-in to promote the importance of becoming a blood, plasma, platelets, or stem cells donor.Every day the NHS needs 5,000 new blood donations - the equivalent…
Rebecca joined Breast Cancer Now in Parliament on Wednesday 29 October for the charity’s flagship fundraising campaign, wear it pink, and to show support for everyone affected by breast cancer.Now in its 24th year, wear it pink has raised…
???????? Rebecca recently paid a visit to South Benfleet Primary School to speak with students and answer questions on the future of the green belt in Castle Point.The students were keen to discuss what they had been learning in class and…
Conservative Party plan to abolish Stamp Duty for the family home could save home owners who want to move in Castle Point an average of £7,600.The Conservative Plan to abolish stamp duty on family homes is worth £7,600 in Castle Point…
???? A huge well done to the Benfleet Conservative Club for raising over £500 at their "Wear It Pink" fundraiser to help end Breast Cancer.Rebecca joined the event as a part of Breast Cancer Now's fundraiser to spread awareness, show…
???? Earlier this month at Conference, Rebecca met with friends from Cats Protection to talk about her Private Member's Bill on Tuk's law and what it means for cats and dogs.Tuk's Law, named after a rescue dog sadly put to sleep despite a…
???? Yesterday Rebecca joined a local county councillor out speaking to residents who had their driveway blocked without notice due to planned roadworks by Openreach.This was not an isolated incident and residents across Castle Point have…
Recently Rebecca met with the team from the People's Postcode Lottery to hear how players' support is helping charities across our area.In recent years, over £67,000 has been awarded to good causes here in Castle Point and Bowers Gifford…
????️???? This weekend I visited the new art gallery on London Road in Hadleigh, next to the Plant Based Coffee Shop, in what used to be the old barber shop.The gallery hosts the work of local artists and school children, exhibiting…