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ANNA FIRTH MP FOR SOUTHEND WEST Monthly Westminster and Constituency Updates

A note from Anna: 

Hello all, 

I do hope this newsletter finds you well and that you're managing to find time to get out and about to enjoy our wonderful City and coastline. 

At 1000 on Tuesday 30th April 2024, Anglian Water published its 'Love Every Drop' live storm overflow map.

https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/.../sto.../storm-overflow-map

On Saturday 27th April 2024, I was delighted to be asked to take part in the outdoor opening drive at Chalkwell Bowling & Petanque Club.

On Friday 27th April 2024, I was delighted to meet the young winners of the Hungry Cupboard poster competition.

Chloe and Eddie’s designs were chosen as the best and I was pleased to chat to them and congratulate them on their win.

A huge thank you must go to Southend Operatic & Dramatic Society for inviting me to their fantastic production of Footloose at the Palace Theatre.  It was an amazing evening and I enjoyed every minute.  

On Friday 27th April 2024, I was delighted to visit Expressions Theatre Arts School with Cllr Helen Boyd to meet some of the dancers who are preparing for the Dance World Cup in Prague in June.

On Friday 27th April 2024, I was delighted to be asked to take part in The Westborough School’s Online Safety Assembly alongside presenters from Google.

I have published an open letter nominating Leigh Community Centre to become an “Asset of Community Value”. 

Yesterday, the House of Commons had the long awaited second reading of the Football Governance Bill. I was truly delighted to speak in the debate on behalf of Southend United and all its fans.

Some of my favourite weeks in my job as an MP revolve around dogs! I was delighted to take part in the Mayor's Charity Dog Walk in Southend, before pledging my support in Westminster to the Blue Cross who are promoting responsible dog ownership.