Many people will be concerned about the news of a knife crime incident yesterday in Central Park. I share their concerns. I understand that the risk to the wider public from this incident is considered to be low.

I thought it might be helpful to write another update on Brexit following numerous votes this week.  Thank you for the many emails that I have received, I do appreciate all your comments.  I know that there are differing views amongst Chelmsford residents on the way forward.

Monday 25th March  Crucial week as it is vital MPs find a way to unlock the Brexit deadlock. There is a motion tonight about whether MPs should have “indicative votes”. Before the House of Commons meets I have a long phone call with head of CHP, Chelmsford’s largest social landlord.

Over 100 people helped with the riverside litter pick this morning - thank you so much to the team at Chelmsford City Life for organising.

Thank you to everyone from Chelmsford who has written to me in the past 24 hours or so.

I thought it might be helpful to write another update following the votes on Brexit this week. This is still a fast-moving situation. As you might imagine, I have again received many emails from Constituents.

It was announced this week that Chelmsford has been successful in its bid to receive additional Government funding to help reduce rough sleeping.

Monday   Before parliament starts I meet the British Retail Consortium about reducing wasteful plastic packaging, and with Renewables UK to discuss Green Energy options.

Now I am into my second week living plastic-free and without eating meat – things are becoming easier, but it does require a lot of planning ahead.

Chelmsford MP secures Prime Minister's welcome for Chelmsford’s £218m bid for a Second Railway Station and North East Bypass