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I was delighted to recently meet with the new District Commander for Essex Police, Chelmsford District. Chief Inspector Paul Ballard comes to us from Epping and...

On Wednesday 30th November, I was given copy of the unbelievably helpful book about supporting your neurodiverse child. It is written by Essex parents for...

There has been a lot of discussion in the corridors of Westminster this week about a new Bill that is being debated related to planning laws. Housing is a big...

In Chelmsford we need more affordable housing. When new developments are made a proportion of the homes must be affordable, but the same does not apply when...

In November, I wrote to all the Heads of Chelmsford Schools as I understand that we are in very challenging times and that there are many additional pressures...

As we move into the final weeks of COVID and Flu vaccination season it is very important that all those people that are eligible take up their COVID and Flu...

This week was “Parliament Week” when schools and other organisations for young people like Brownie and Scout packs hold events to learn about Parliament. With...

This week started and finished in remembrance. On Monday, on behalf of the people of Chelmsford, I planted a poppy cross of in the Garden of Remembrance in the...

I recently visited Popworld in Chelmsford with police officers to hear about what they do to keep people safe. Every Friday and Saturday night, a welfare...