Bernard’s submission to Colchester City Council’s Local Plan Consultation 21st January 2026 The impact of large levels of development in my constituency of Harwich and North Essex is very considerable. The Tendring Colchester Boards Garden Community is... Local News
Bernard spends the day in and around Harwich visiting the Alma, RNLI, CVST, Library, local businesses and Post Office 12th December 2025 As the year starts to wind down, today was a really good reminder of just how much is going on in Harwich and how many people are quietly getting on with making... Local News
Bernard visits Littlegarth Primary School and attends public pylons meeting in Ardleigh 21st November 2025 Visted Littlegarth Primary School today to take part in a brilliant Q&A session with the children! The students were incredibly engaged, we talked about local... Local News
Bernard writes letter to Transport Secretary of State regarding the Manningtree road underpass and level crossing 18th November 2025 Today I sent a letter to the Transport Secretary of State regarding the Manningtree road underpass and level crossing. A long-term solution is essential before... Local News
A1331 Link Road update 4th November 2025 I’ve been in contact with the Head of Housing and Garden Communities at Essex County Council to press for swift progress on delivering the A1331 Link Road. I’m... Local News
Bernard visits Reindeer Farm, Pylon Site, and A120 Salmons Lane 31st October 2025 It was great to be out and about in the constituency on Friday to support local businesses and provide updates on some of our most important campaigns. My first... Local News
Bernard meets Air Rescue UK and the Mayflower Medical Centre’s Patient Participation Group 17th October 2025 Today I met with Air Rescue UK to learn more about their vital and life-saving work. I also had the chance to experience their one-of-a-kind simulator, which is... Local News
Update on Middlewick Ranges fire 23rd September 2025 I visited Middlewick Ranges last night as the fire was coming to an end. I thanked one of the fire crews for their incredible efforts in tackling the blaze and... Local News
Bernard visits Sentinel Gallery in Wivenhoe 19th September 2025 Visited the Sentinel Gallery in Wivenhoe today for a deeply moving exhibition by Ukrainian artist Michael Velychko. His paintings are sent from Ukraine to... Local News