Essex County Councillor John Spence - Report to Residents 2022 Thursday, 5 January, 2023 Happy new year and let's hope 2023 ends in a more positive mood than 2022! I set out below my report on activities last year and just want to start by thanking you again for re-electing me. I shall always strive to fulfil the trust you have placed in me to represent your interests - it is a huge privilege. I have divided my activities into three headings. Creating the Future: Our communities of... Local News
New Science And Research Funding Is Fantastic News 21st November 2016 The new £2billion annual fund to science and research is excellent news for the East of England. It firmly underpins the both the government's commitment to... Local News
Clarify rules on "Special Offers" to protect shoppers, says local MEP 20th October 2016 Shoppers should be provided with more information about special promotions as part of the current review of EU consumer legislation. East of England MEP Vicky... Local News
New £60 million investment into East Anglia trains - comment from MEP 5th October 2016 Mrs Ford commented, "As long as we are in the EU we should continue to benefit from its funding streams. The European Investment Bank is able to give longer... Local News
Autumn River Litter Clean Up - Saturday 1 October 28th September 2016 Chelmsford City Council's NICE team have organised the second river clean up of the year on Saturday 1 October. The meeting point for this litter pick is in... Local News
Council Leader supports Theresa May's move for new grammar schools 17th September 2016 The leader of Chelmsford City Council has spoken up in favour of grammar schools. Plans to end a ban on opening new grammar schools could benefit generations of... Local News
Ray of Sunshine for UK Researchers 16th September 2016 Scientists from across the UK have successfully secured nearly one in five of the prestigious grants from the European Research Council in the latest funding... Local News
Read the Police & Crime Plan, make comments, and take an online survey... 16th September 2016 The Police and Crime Plan sets out the vision, key policing priorities and means by which the Police and Crime Commissioner plans to work with the police and... Local News
County Council to invest a record £85 million in special school places 13th September 2016 More than 400 new special school places will be created across the county as Essex County Council strives to meet demand by investing a record £85 million. The... Local News
Put your question to the Chief Constable and the PCC at the Essex Police Challenge 12th September 2016 The Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex will be holding the Chief Constable publicly to account as he hosts an Essex Police Challenge event in Epping Forest... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News