Sir James welcomes new HIV testing funds for Southend Hospital to mark World AIDS Day Friday, 1 December, 2023 Sir James Duddridge KCMG, Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East, has welcomed a landmark investment in new HIV testing funds for Southend Hospital. Ahead of World AIDS Day on Friday 1st December, the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Rt. Hon Victoria Atkins MP, has announced that the government will be rolling out an innovative new HIV testing approach to all areas... Local News
Southend to benefit from share of £7.4m to upgrade and refurbish Essex hospitals 11th December 2020 Southend Hospital is set for an upgrade after receiving its share of a multi-million-pound investment from the Government. Fourteen maintenance projects are now... Local News
Help our town bounce back by shopping local this Christmas 2nd December 2020 James is encouraging shoppers to help small businesses bounce back by shopping local in the run-up to Christmas and beyond. The Member of Parliament for... Local News
Dogs Trust backs James' campaign for a dog-friendly beach in Southend 17th November 2020 The UK’s largest dog welfare charity is backing James' call for an all-year dog-friendly beach in Southend. The MP for Rochford and Southend East has won the... Local News
Southend and Rochford charities receive £625k in Government support 16th November 2020 Local charities have received more than £600,000 of additional Government support during the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show. Twenty-eight charities in... Local News
Dogs on beaches: Have your say! 11th November 2020 James Duddridge MP is encouraging local residents and businesses to share their views on the idea of a year-round dog-friendly beach in Southend. It's as... Local News
James takes on the 11/11 British Legion Challenge 9th November 2020 James Duddridge MP ran 11 miles across Southend on Remembrance Sunday as part of the Royal British Legion's 11/11 campaign. With coronavirus changing the way we... Local News
James meets virtually with new c2c boss 9th November 2020 James Duddridge MP met virtually with c2c’s new Managing Director for an update on the challenges facing the rail operator due to the ongoing coronavirus... Local News
James welcomes £2.1m fund to help tackle rough sleeping in Southend 29th October 2020 Southend is to benefit from more than two million pounds of additional Government funding to help reduce rough sleeping in the town. The money, which will help... Local News
Culture Recovery Fund: Rochford & Southend East to receive £960,775 12th October 2020 James Duddridge MP has welcomed the news that Rochford and Southend East is to receive almost £1million from the Government's Culture Recovery Fund. The money... Local News