Bernard's letter to the Secretary of State for Defence regarding Middlewick skylarks Tuesday, 23 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 to ask him to look into this urgently & for all further actions disturbing the area to cease immediately until all necessary surveys have been completed and considered! I will post the response when received. Local News
Bernard meets with Health Minister to discuss Mersea GP surgery 26th October 2023 I spoke to the Health Minister, Neil Obrien, about reform of the NHS estates policy. This is crucial to provide proper support for developing new GP practice... Local News
Brightlingsea visit: the Colne and other issues 13th October 2023 I would like to congratulate The Colne Community School & College for their most recent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating. It was a pleasure to visit on Friday, seeing the... Local News
Bernard's statement on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in schools 7th 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... Local News
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 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
Bernard supports Manningtree Mermaids at beach event 27th May 2023 Bernard joined Manningtree Mermaids at Manningtree Beach in support of their Safe Water in Manningtree (SWiM) campaign. After enjoying a group swim, Bernard... Local News
Bernard visits Galloper Windfarm 19th May 2023 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 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 that... Local News
