James continues to make the case for a dog-friendly beach Thursday, 3 June, 2021 James Duddridge MP has used his bi-monthly column in a local magazine to outline the benefits a dog-friendly beach in Southend would bring. Writing in June's edition of the Oracle, the Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East explained: "I am an advocate of getting a year-round dog-friendly beach here in Southend. "Not for any personal reasons, I do not own a dog, in fact I have three... Local News
James seeks reassurances over future of Southend M&S 1st June 2021 James Duddridge MP has written to the Chief Executive of Marks and Spencer to seek reassurances over the future of M&S in Southend High Street. The Member of... Local News
Read James' interview with Your Essex magazine 24th May 2021 James recently sat down (virtually) with Your Essex magazine to discuss life in and out of politics. You can read the wide-ranging interview in their latest... Local News
New Pet Theft Taskforce launched 12th May 2021 A Government taskforce has been set up to investigate a reported rise in pet thefts since the beginning of lockdown. The move has been welcomed by James... Local News
James is hiring: Constituency Caseworker 10th May 2021 **Please note: Applications for this job have now closed** James Duddridge MP (Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East) is recruiting for one full... Articles
James and Sir David Amess MP hit back at online trolls after candidate faces abuse 8th April 2021 Southend's two MPs have rallied behind a local council candidate after she faced a tirade of social media abuse. Both James Duddridge MP and Sir David Amess MP... Local News
Local children can honour Covid-19 heroes by designing new Royal Mail stamps 6th April 2021 Local children are being encouraged to help honour their Covid-19 heroes by designing one of eight special Royal Mail stamps. The nationwide competition is... Local News
Boost electric vehicle charging in Southend to future-proof our town 31st March 2021 James is calling for a boost in electric vehicle infrastructure in Southend to make the town “fit for the future”. He wants the local authority to take... Local News
£228k funding boost to get Southend High Street re-open after lockdown 24th March 2021 Southend is set to receive more than £228,000 of additional Government funding to help the high street re-open safely and successfully after lockdown. The cash... Local News
Tougher police powers to tackle unauthorised encampments 9th March 2021 Plans to strengthen police powers to tackle unauthorised traveller encampments have been welcomed by James Duddridge MP. On Monday, the Government published its... Local News
