A new range of additional support has been launched by Essex County Council this week to help children, young people and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Basildon Conservatives Leader writes an open letter to the Leader of Essex County Council, Cllr David Finch.

Essex County Council underlines importance of social distancing and regular hand washing as £5.78m funding for track and trace support is announced

From June 15th, shops are able to reopen their doors in England, in the next step in our careful easing of lockdown – provided they are meeting robust safety guidelines, keeping staff and customers safe as we get our economy moving again.

Labour-led administration pause schemes like Pitsea Pool, citing Covid-19 financial pressures, but push ahead with costly pet projects for Basildon Town Centre

The Prime Minister has condemned the violence seen against police officers during protests over the weekend.

MP says extra support will go a long way

Britain wants nothing more than for Hong Kong to succeed under “one country, two systems”. I hope that China wants the same. Let us work together to make it so.

Basildon Council is consulting on the future of Laindon

by
Cllr Jeff Henry, Conservative Councillor for Laindon Park
&
Cllr Andrew Schrader, Basildon Conservatives Spokesman for Economic Development

Our top priority has always been to support people, protect jobs and businesses through this crisis. The furlough and self-employment schemes have been a lifeline for millions of people and businesses.