The Government has launched a consultation on proposals for reforms of the planning system in England following concerns raised by MPs and residents all over the country. 

The proposals intend to do the following:

1)    Streamline and modernise the planning process, 

The Government has announced a £3.36million fund, to save grass roots music venues and arts and media centres at immediate risk of closure. Local MP Kemi Badenoch welcomes the funding which includes £19,500 to help Fairycroft House in Saffron Walden.

Kemi Badenoch, the Member of Parliament for Saffron Walden has welcomed the announcement that . 

Kemi Badenoch MP is encouraged by the number of residents across the constituency and the country taking advantage of the ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ scheme, which offers up to 50% off your bill at restaurants, cafes and pubs on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout August. 

Kemi Badenoch MP has welcomed the formal launch of the new Trade and Agriculture Commission, unveiled by International Trade Secretary Liz Truss at an event in Whitehall earlier this week. 

Kemi Badenoch MP has welcomed the announcement that Joyce Frankland Academy in Newport in will benefit from funding to improve facilities. 

Saffron Walden MP Kemi Badenoch welcomed the additional Government funding of £5,783,212 to Essex County Council to enable the council to develop and implement its outbreak control plan and work closely with our local NHS to tackle the virus. 

Over the last few days, I have received many letters regarding the Prime Minister's adviser, Dominic Cummings.

I never rush to comment on developing stories. I often find a few days of reflection are best and allow enough time to understand the relevant facts before giving a statement.

1,146 small businesses in Uttlesford and 1,880 in Chelmsford have received grants as part of the Government’s Small Business Grants Scheme. In total, more than £13.8 million has made its way to small businesses in Uttlesford and over £25 million in Chelmsford. 

Thank you to everyone working not just on the frontline but also in the background for your efforts during this extraordinary time.   Whether you are in the NHS at Broomfield Hospital, working in the Tesco superstore in Dunmow, the Nisa local in Thaxted, delivering mail in Newport, part of the po