Sir Bernard's statement on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in schools Thursday, 7 September, 2023 As you may be aware, the Government has announced that school buildings constructed by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) must either be made safe or taken out of use. I have had a conversation with the Schools Minister about this issue. In Harwich and North Essex, there are eight schools with an identified problem, and two further schools still requiring surveys to be done. There are... Local News
Sir Bernard visits Broomsgrove School & Colchester Institute 30th June 2023 On Friday, I enjoyed a busy day in the constituency. At Broomsgrove School, I had the pleasure of speaking in assembly and interacting with the wonderful... Local News
OFFSET MPs meet with National Grid to discuss the next stage of their proposals for East Anglia GREEN 28th June 2023 Sir Bernard, alongside the other OFFSET MPs, attended an important briefing with the National Grid regarding the plans and consultation process for the upcoming... Local News
Sir Bernard supports Manningtree Mermaids at beach event 27th May 2023 Sir Bernard joined Manningtree Mermaids at Manningtree Beach in support of their Safe Water in Manningtree (SWiM) campaign. After enjoying a group swim, Sir... Local News
Sir Bernard visits Galloper Windfarm 19th May 2023 Sir Bernard and Clacton MP, Giles Watling, has visited Galloper Windfarm to hear more about plans for extension. At the invitation of the Five Estuaries, Sir... Local News
OFFSET MPs meet with Minister Andrew Bowie MP 15th May 2023 Today Sir Bernard chaired a meeting of OFFSET MPs and the Minister for Nuclear & Networks Andrew Bowie MP. The MPs pressed the minister to flesh out new plans... Local News
