Have Your Say - Jotmans Farm Consultation Extended Wednesday, 12 August, 2026 After submitting her objection to the proposed 675 home development at Jotmans Farm, Rebecca Harris MP wrote to Castle Point Borough Council today asking them to extend the deadline for residents to submit their own objections. The Council has now extended the consultation period until Monday 14 September, giving residents more opportunity to submit their views on the proposed development. This is... Local News
Joining Residents at Page Woods in Bowers Gifford 10th August 2026 At the weekend, Rebecca joined some local residents in Bowers Gifford for a walk around Page Woods organised by Rose from the Page Woods Trust. Rebecca heard... Local News
Recycling Broken Electrical Appliances at Essex County Council Libraries 6th August 2026 Rebecca recently visited South Benfleet Library with a group of local work-experience students to recycle broken electronics. Libraries in Castle Point... Local News
Rebecca Calls on Council to Look at Highway Network Resilience Following Traffic Chaos 3rd August 2026 Rebecca has called for the Council to use the traffic chaos as evidence that Castle Point cannot take thousands more houses. Writing last week, Rebecca said... Local News
Responding to Another Application to Develop Green Belt Land at Jotmans Farm 27th July 2026 Last week, Rebecca responded to the latest application to develop Green Belt land at Jotmans Farm: I have stood shoulder to shoulder with residents many times... Local News
Dame Rebecca Harris MP Introduces Bill to Prohibit the Sale of Glue Traps 23rd July 2026 On 15 July, Member of Parliament for Castle Point, Dame Rebecca Harris, introduced a Bill to prohibit the sale and supply of glue traps. Alongside the British... Westminster News
Hadleigh Country Park Awarded Prestigious Green Flag Award 22nd July 2026 This week, Rebecca welcomed the news that Hadleigh Country Park has once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, recognising it as one of the... Local News
Attending the New Children’s Emergency Department & Expanded A&E at Southend Hospital 20th July 2026 Rebecca attended the official opening of the new Children’s Emergency Department and expanded A&E at Southend Hospital earlier this month. The £8.9 million... Local News
Rebecca Harris MP Calls to Stop the Early Release of Rapists & Grooming Gang Perpetrators 17th July 2026 Last week, Dame Rebecca Harris MP joined Conservative colleagues in forcing a vote to stop the early release of rapists, grooming gangs' perpetrators and other... Articles
Opening the 2026 Canvey Community Fayre at the King George V Playing Fields 14th July 2026 At the weekend, Rebecca had the pleasure of opening the 2026 Canvey Community Fayre at the King George V Playing Fields. The event hosted plenty of stalls... Local News
Conservatives announce new Shadow Cabinet 7th September 2026 Kemi sets out new cabinet to reach our goal of growth, higher living standards and fiscal credibility. National News
Our plan to increase defence spending 3rd September 2026 We must cut the welfare bill, reprioritise funding from other areas and invest into our armed forces National News
The Hidden Cost of Net Zero 19th August 2026 If we continue with Labour’s Net Zero plans, our energy bills will continue to go up. National News
Andy Burnham has a spending problem 17th August 2026 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride breaks down the cost of Burnham’s spending. National News
Crime Must have Consequences 7th August 2026 Right now, 92% of all crimes go unsolved. This cannot continue... National News
Conservatives Call to Stop the Early Release Scheme 28th July 2026 Kemi challenges Andy Burnham to stop the early release of rapists, paedophiles, and other serious offenders National News