Attending the outdoor opening drive at Southend Bowls Club Saturday, 27 April, 2024 On Saturday 27th April 2024, I was delighted to be asked to take part in the outdoor opening drive at Southend Bowls Club. I attended along with the Mayor and Mayoress and with Cllrs Folkard and Courtney. Southend Bowls club has been in operation for over 100 years and provides its members with both indoor and outdoor rinks. I was also able to try my hand at Petanque on the club’s purpose made... Local News
Rail Minister visits Chalkwell Station 18th April 2024 Last Thursday 18th April 2024, Huw Merriman MP, Minister for Rail and HS2, visited Chalkwell station following a promise made to me during Transport Questions... Local News
Seeking sponsors for my 2024 charity abseil down Southend Hospital's tower! 16th April 2024 On Saturday 18th May 2024, I will once again take part in a charity abseil challenge, this time to raise money for the Spotlight Radiotherapy Appeal at Southend... Local News
Labour’s Unashamed Hypocrisy Is Laid Bare By Rayner’s Tax Troubles 12th April 2024 You reap what you sow. In a week where the Labour Party have outlined their plans to crack down on tax dodgers, Angela Rayner and the Labour party are starting... Opinions
Statue to honour Sir David Amess is unveiled 11th April 2024 I was deeply honoured to organise and oversee the unveiling of the statue to honour the memory of Sir David Amess. On Thursday 11th April I joined Lady Julia... Local News
Visiting Essex & Herts Air Ambulance 10th April 2024 On Wednesday April 10th I was delighted to pay a visit to North Weald Airfield for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT... Local News
Secretary of State for Health comes to Southend Hospital 9th April 2024 On Tuesday 9th April I was really pleased to welcome the Rt Hon Victoria Atkins, Secretary of State for Health, to Southend Hospital. I invited the Health... Local News
Clam news! Estuary to have first new fishery in centuries 4th April 2024 I'm delighted to announce that the Kent and Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (KEIFCA) have approved plans to establish a trial fishery for... Local News
Why I'm fighting to stop this GP's surgery from closing 2nd April 2024 I am continuing the fight to stop the proposed closure of the 346 Rayleigh Road branch of the Eastwood Group Practice. When the plans were revealed last week, I... Local News
My newsletter for March 2024 31st March 2024 ANNA FIRTH MP FOR SOUTHEND WEST Monthly Westminster and Constituency Updates A note from Anna: Hello all, I'd like to start by wishing you all a very happy... Newsletters