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NEWS: Significant drugs bust completed successfully in Chelmsford

In November, our local police made highly significant arrests regarding a major active drug-line that has been operating within the Chelmsford area.

This follows close work between our Community Policing Team, Operation Raptor and the Metropolitan Police.

A week in the life of Vicky Ford MP

King Charles III came to parliament to give his first King’s Speech.  Over the past 14 months,  His Majesty has always acted with dignity, gravitas and compassion both here in the UK and on his overseas visits.   History, and lessons from other countries, show that transferring a crown from one m

November 2023 update on progress for new Beaulieu Park Station

Mid-November update on the massive works taking place to compete Beaulieu Park Station in Chelmsford.

Platforms one and two well underway with new track also laid. The next few weekends and the Christmas to New Year period are absolutely critical with each hour planned out in detail.

Natural Green Spaces in Essex

Thought for the day … a quote from an Essex County Council summit on the environment today, 31st October 2023

“To meet the 10% Biodiversity Net Gain from developers from housing local plans across Essex between now and 2036, 2,000 hectares of natural green space will be created.

Christmas Card Competition 2023

Each year, I send a Christmas Card to organisations and individuals across Chelmsford to thank them for all they do and to wish them a Happy Christmas.  It is not a political thing, but a personal message of thanks from the MP. 

Update from Essex Police

During October, Essex Police - Chelmsford District have been very active in the city centre. One hundred and seventeen arrests have been made in this period.

Week In the Life of Vicky Ford

 It was absolutely wonderful to see children and their families from all over Essex pour into Anglia Ruskin University for the family fun days at the Chelmsford Science Festival last weekend.   By the time I got there at lunchtime on Saturday over three and a half thousand families had already ar

Visit to the new CREATE Business Hub on Parkway

I recently popped in to see the new CREATE Business Hub on Parkway. It’s always good to see new investment coming into Chelmsford.

I was impressed by how bright and spacious. these new offices are - with lots of extra spaces for meetings and private areas too.

Supporting Breast Cancer Now

 I support the #wearitpink campaign to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now. Like many readers, I have close friends who are fighting breast cancer right now.