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On Saturday 27th April 2024, I was delighted to be asked to take part in the outdoor opening drive at Chalkwell Bowling & Petanque Club. I attended along with...

On Friday 27th April 2024, I was delighted to meet the young winners of the Hungry Cupboard poster competition. Chloe and Eddie’s designs were chosen as the...

A huge thank you must go to Southend Operatic & Dramatic Society for inviting me to their fantastic production of Footloose at the Palace Theatre. It was an...

On Friday 27th April 2024, I was delighted to visit Expressions Theatre Arts School with Cllr Helen Boyd to meet some of the dancers who are preparing for the...

On Friday 27th April 2024, I was delighted to be asked to take part in The Westborough School’s Online Safety Assembly alongside presenters from Google. The ‘Be...

I have published an open letter nominating Leigh Community Centre to become an “Asset of Community Value”. This comes at a time of concern for the future of the...

Yesterday, the House of Commons had the long awaited second reading of the Football Governance Bill. I was truly delighted to speak in the debate on behalf of...

On Friday 19th April I was pleased to attend the Annual Civic Dinner for the Worshipful The Mayor of Southend-on-Sea, Councillor Stephen Habermel. The black-tie...