£606k funding boost to tackle serious violence in Essex Monday, 8 March, 2021 James Duddridge MP has welcomed additional funding of over £130 million to tackle serious violent crime – including murder and knife crime – in the coming year. Essex Police will receive £686,000 as part of this extra funding, as one of the 18 areas across England and Wales selected for targeted police action. The total £130.5 million funding package includes £30 million to support the police to... Local News
Revealed: Essex Police bolstered by 101 extra police officers 28th January 2021 Essex Police has been bolstered by an additional 101 officers since the Government launched the major police recruitment drive over a year ago, new figures show... Local News
Southend Hospital boss updates James on Covid-19 pressures 15th January 2021 On Friday (15th January 2021), James Duddridge MP spoke with Clare Panniker, Chief Executive of Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, regarding Southend... Local News
Survey: Help shape the recovery plan in Rochford & Southend East 13th January 2021 Together, we have been through a lot over the last year, and as we embark on the largest vaccination programme in British history, we need your help to build... Local News
For the sake of the NHS, please stay at home 12th January 2021 Local residents are being urged to stick to the rules for the sake of the NHS and workers on the frontline against COVID-19. James Duddridge MP, Member of... Local News
Scheme to help local school pupils without broadband during lockdown 6th January 2021 Local pupils unable to access broadband at home can have their data allowances increased on certain mobile networks to ensure they are able to continue with... Articles
Mental health awareness is focus of James' latest fitness challenge 5th January 2021 James Duddridge MP is hoping his latest fitness challenge will help show the positive impact staying active can have on a person’s mental health. James has... Local News
National lockdown: Updated support for local businesses 5th January 2021 This morning the Chancellor has announced £4.6 billion in new lockdown grants to help support businesses and protect jobs. This includes; Top up grants for... Local News
Tier 4: Read James' letter to Rochford and Southend residents 22nd December 2020 Read James Duddridge MP's letter to residents in Rochford and Southend East, first published in The Echo newspaper on Tuesday, 22nd December 2020: I know... Local News
COVID-19: Everything you need to know for a safe Christmas 22nd December 2020 Sadly, coronavirus is currently spreading rapidly in our area, and the number of COVID patients being hospitalised has risen sharply. As Southend, Rochford... Local News
