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James is calling for a boost in electric vehicle infrastructure in Southend to make the town “fit for the future”. He wants the local authority to take...

Southend is set to receive more than £228,000 of additional Government funding to help the high street re-open safely and successfully after lockdown. The cash...

Plans to strengthen police powers to tackle unauthorised traveller encampments have been welcomed by James Duddridge MP. On Monday, the Government published its...

James Duddridge MP has welcomed additional funding of over £130 million to tackle serious violent crime – including murder and knife crime – in the coming year...

James Duddridge MP has been quizzed on the return of schools, the lifting of lockdown, and dog-friendly beaches during a recent Q&A session held online. The MP...

James Duddridge MP has criticised plans to hit landlords with a £700 charge for every property they rent out in Southend. The MP for Rochford and Southend East...

A public consultation by Southend Borough Council has found a majority of residents back the idea of a dog-friendly beach in the town. It follows James'...

Southend Borough Council is being urged to rethink its plan to double car parking charges in parts of the town. James Duddridge MP warned the move could have a...

A new, temporary Jobcentre is to be set up in Southend High Street in a bid to help local people impacted by the pandemic back to work. The Department for Work...