James Duddridge MP is campaigning to boost local recycling rates by encouraging more people to recycle items that cannot be collected with household waste.
Unlike paper and tins, flexible plastics, such as crisp packets, are not currently recyclable through household collections.
James clocked up almost 40 miles taking part in a 24-hour relay race in aid of a Southend homeless charity.
The Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East was one of the dozens of participants to enter the HARP24 challenge over the course of the weekend.
Southend’s first-ever distillery has revealed it has its sights set on opening a seafront premises during a meeting with the area’s Member of Parliament.
The Home Secretary has praised police in Southend for their work in tackling violent crime during a meeting of the Cabinet attended by James Duddridge MP.
James Duddridge MP met with a leading animal welfare charity recently to show his support for rescue pets.
The Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East, met with representatives from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home at a parliamentary event in Westminster.
James Duddridge MP welcomed a Government Minister to Rochford on Monday.
Paul Scully, Minister for Small Business, joined the MP for Rochford and Southend East to meet local firms in the Square and visit the Post Office BankHub.
