Yesterday, the government announced how much additional funding local authorities in England will receive to ease pressures over winter thanks to our balanced approach to the economy. Essex County Council will receive an extra £5,919,494 in winter social care funding.

Rebecca Harris MP went to Canvey Library last week to recycle her old electrical items. Libraries across the constituency accept small electrical materials, 97% of which can be turned into something new.

Rebecca Harris MP spoke with the charity Guide Dogs at the Conservative Party conference about the challenges pavement parked cars create for blind and partially sighted people, who may have to risk their safely by walking into the road just to get by.

Castle Point Council’s share of a £416 million fund from the Government has been used to abolish the waiting list for home adaptions for disabled residents.

Rebecca Harris MP has backed a campaign to raise awareness of blood cancer.  

A very successful event was held to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Dutch Cottage which has stood as a prominent feature on the island since 1618.

Rebecca Harris MP has been working closely with Castle Point Councillor Nikki Drogman to organise a donation for Changing Pathways. Formally known as Basildon Women’s Aid, Changing Pathways is a domestic abuse charity working across Basildon, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rochford and Thurrock.

Rebecca Harris MP for Castle Point has welcomed research showing that superfast broadband has boosted the turnover of local businesses across the UK by £9 billion.

Castle Point MP Rebecca Harris is encouraging her constituents get out enjoy the local countryside following a recent visit to RSPB West Canvey Marsh nature reserve on Canvey Island.

Figures released earlier this week show that the number of people out of work is at a record low. In Castle Point, the number of people who are unemployed has fallen by 1,079 – a 67 per cent drop – since 2010.