This week I have made some great progress with my Private Members Bill on School attendance. I have now formally tabled the draft Bill and it has been published. I have also spoken in a debate in the Common’s Chamber and lead a debate in parliament’s second chamber, Westminster Hall.
I have been busy behind the scenes working on the issue of school attendance. Since the beginning of the pandemic the numbers of children missing out on school have surged. Recent data shows that last year nearly 1 in 5 children were persistently absent, missing out on more than ten percent of
It was a bit cold and a bit dark the other evening when I went to have a look, but its brilliant that the new CCTV camera between the Bunny Walks and the Avenues footpath has gone live. I popped down with the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, Roger Hirst, to check it out.
I recently stopped off to do some shopping in the Chelmsford Markets.
You will find a treasure of goodies in the indoor market and the high street stalls. Do take time to explore and support our local traders at the Indoor and Outdoor Markets.
