Carer’s Leave Act 2023 Benefits Thousands of Unpaid Carers in Castle Point Friday, 5 April, 2024 The Carer’s Leave Act 2023 comes into force this week on Saturday 6 April 2024, giving people who provide care to a family member, friend or relative the right to up to five days of unpaid leave from work to fulfil their caring responsibilities. Rebecca Harris MP supported this legislation in Parliament and is delighted that 4,021 unpaid carers in Castle Point will now have access to these new... Local News
Rebecca Harris MP Celebrates Rollout of Largest Ever Free Childcare Expansion across Castle Point 1st April 2024 Rebecca Harris has welcomed the roll-out of the largest ever expansion of childcare in England’s history with eligible working parents of two-year-olds now able... Westminster News
Rebecca Harris MP Attends Down's Syndrome Association Event in the House of Commons 29th March 2024 Last week, Rebecca joined The Down’s Syndrome Association at an event in the House of Commons to raise awareness of their amazing work. Rebecca commented: "As... Westminster News
Rebecca Celebrates Easter with the Phoenix Club Easter Bonnet Parade 28th March 2024 It wouldn’t be Easter in Castle Point without the fantastic Phoenix Club Easter bonnet parade! This competition dates back to the 1970s, making it a part of... Local News
Rebecca Visits ‘The Parliament Shed’ in Westminster 26th March 2024 UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA) brought a Men’s Shed to the Palace of Westminster estate from 18th to the 22nd March 2024 in a drive to raise awareness of... Westminster News
Rebecca Harris Welcomes £19,665,525 of Conservative Government Funding to Support SEND across Essex 26th March 2024 Rebecca has welcomed the news that Essex is set to benefit from £19,665,525 of funding to ensure children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)... Westminster News
Rebecca Speaks to Cancer Research UK about the ‘Race for Life’ Series 25th March 2024 This week, Rebecca met with representatives from Cancer Research UK in Parliament to discuss the important work that they do and to hear about the ‘Race for... Westminster News
Applications Now Open! Community Safety Initiatives Fund Looking for Project Applications 25th March 2024 Rebecca Harris MP is supporting a new grant scheme to improve public safety in Essex. Titled the Community Safety Initiatives Fund, local groups with strong... Local News
WWII Hero in Benfleet Celebrates 100th Birthday! 24th March 2024 Rebecca was delighted to attend the 100th birthday celebration of local WWII hero, Mr Cyril Barrell. One of the last veterans of the war locally, Mr. Barrell is... Local News
Rebecca Harris MP Welcomes £98,800 Government Investment for Waterside Farm Leisure Centre 23rd March 2024 Rebecca Harris MP has welcomed the news that Waterside Farm Leisure Centre in Castle Point will benefit from a £98,800 investment to improve its energy... Local News