Bernard spends the day visiting Harwich and Bradfield Friday, 4 April, 2025 I had a busy but rewarding day today! I started with a trip to the market in Harwich—great to see the police patrolling and keeping things safe. Then I had the privilege of leading an assembly at Mayflower Primary, where I answered lots of thoughtful questions from the children about being an MP and the roles of politicians. I was so impressed by how engaged and happy the children were! Next, I... Local News
Bernard celebrates Tourism Week at the Electric Palace Cinema, joins the RNLI coffee morning and visits Acorn Village to discuss charity funding 14th March 2025 Harwich to Brightlingsea - A packed Friday meeting with constituents, supporting local events, and celebrating Tourism Week! The day started with a surgery at... Local News
Bernard meets with representatives from Persimmon Homes and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and visits Great Bromley warm hub 31st January 2025 Today I met representatives from Persimmon Homes and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to learn about the grants that Persimmon Homes provides to... Local News
Bernard holds Westminster Hall Debate on A133-A120 Link Road 28th January 2025 I’ve just come from my debate on the A1331, and the crucial funding required to complete the project. I’ve asked the government to re-affirm the principle of... Local News
Bernard's letter to the Secretary of State for Defence regarding Middlewick skylarks 23rd July 2024 The allegation that the contractor has broken the law on Middlewick & threatened nesting skylarks is very concerning and I have written to the Defence Secretary... Local News
Bernard's response to Norwich to Tilbury Pylon Consultation. July 15th 2024. 18th July 2024 The Norwich to Tilbury plans are illogical and unnecessary. There are better options on the table. The Government has an opportunity to change course and go for... Local News
Bernard writes to Chief Executive of TSB about Dovercourt branch closure 22nd May 2024 I wrote to the Chief Executive of TSB today following concerns raised about the closure of the Dovercourt branch. Local bank branches are vital for local... Local News
Bernard's Tarchon: Response to Ofgem Consultation 16th May 2024 I have today submitted my response to the Ofgem consultation on the Tarchon Interconnector, which is currently proposed to land in Frinton and connect to a... Local News
Bernard visits EDME 14th May 2024 It was a pleasure to spend my day last Friday visiting EDME with Cllr Guglielmi to learn about their new products and future developments. It was fascinating to... Local News
Bernard reacts to Manningtree beach bathing status award 13th May 2024 This is incredibly good news and means that bathing water quality will be monitored more carefully at Manningtree beach to reassure bathers when it’s safe to... Local News