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JULY 2008

1,000 ways for Brown’s state inspectors to enter homes across Basildon & Thurrock
Stephen Metcalfe expressed grave concern this week at the news that Government and town hall inspectors now have over 1,000 powers which allow inspectors to enter people’s homes and premises.
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Posted 28/7/08

Music at the Mill
Stephen Metcalfe joined Thurrock Mayor, Cllr John Everett and hundreds of local residents for an afternoon of Music at Orsett Mill on Sunday.The now annual Music at the Mill fund raising event on Sunday was in aid of St Luke’s Hospice and Rotary International Charities and raised over £6,000.
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Posted 23/7/08

Out and about with Stephen Metcalfe...
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Posted July 2008


Stephen Metcalfe Backs Fairer Fuel Pricing
The Conservatives have promised a radical reform of fuel duty that would give an immediate cut of 5 pence a litre on the price of petrol at current rates.
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Posted 10/7/08

One year on: higher taxes, services cut and communities gagged
Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock delivered his verdict Gordon Brown’s first year as Prime Minister.
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Posted 8/7/08

Stanford Festival Success
Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock braved Sunday’s weather and joined thousands of people in Stanford-le-Hope for the Annual Festival.
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Posted 8/7/08


Samaritans need your help!
Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock met with volunteers from the Samaritains at this year’s Basfest and heard first hand about the challenges they face and their desire to attract more volunteers.
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Posted 8/7/08

JUNE 2008

Brown must do a U-Turn on Vehicle Excise Duty, demands Stephen Metcalfe
Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock has backed Conservatives in Parliament in their attempt to force Gordon Brown into a u-turn over Government plans to backdate taxes for high-emission cars to 2001.
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Posted 30/6/08

Post Office Closure Programme
Following yesterdays publication by the Post Office of its plans for the future of the Post Office network across South Essex, Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock has welcomed the fact that no Post Office closures are proposed in the South Basildon & East Thurrock Constituency.
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Posted 18/6/08

Mental Health Unit leads the way!
Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock today met the South Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to tour the recently opened facilities at the Basildon Hospital Mental Health Unit.
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Posted 17/6/08

David Cameron outlines a brighter future
A group of Conservative Councillors and activists attended Chelmsford Conservative Annual Dinner to hear the Rt Hon David Cameron MP give a thoughtful, entertaining and inspirational address.
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Posted 30/6/08

Stephen Metcalfe Welcomes William Hague's Support in Basildon
Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock and William Hague MP, senior member of the Conservative Shadow Cabinet yesterday visited the South Anglia Housing and Essex Police Neighbourhood Office in Pitseaville Grove.
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Posted 3/6/08

Stephen Happy to Help Out!
Holiday Homes for the Handicapped, a local charity in Corringham, held a fund raising table top sale on Saturday. Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock was pleased to offer support to this tremendous charity.
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Posted 2/6/08


Essex Team on the Campaign Trail...
Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock met up with Eastern Region Euro Candidates, Vicky Ford and John Flack on Saturday in Henley-on-Thames. Conservatives from across the South East were in Henley to give support to the John Howell, the Conservative Candidate for the forth coming By-Election.
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Posted 2/6/08


Green Business Exhibition a real Eye Opener...
Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock was delighted to be invited to attend the “Basildon Green Business Forum’s Art Challenge 2008” at the Eastgate Centre on Friday evening (30/5/08).
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Posted 2/6/08


The Government has failed in its attempt to combat youth offending
Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock has this week echoed the concerns highlighted in an independent audit of the Government’s youth justice reforms.
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Posted 2/6/08

MAY 2008

Conservative victory pridicted following Local Election Results
As the Local Election results have come in, it has become clear that people are taking their opportunity to vote for change. The results so far show that the people of Britain trust the Conservatives to deliver true value for money whilst making their neighbourhoods cleaner, greener and safer.
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Posted 2/5/08

Draft Queen's speech is yet another relaunch
David Cameron condemned Mr. Brown's draft Queen's speech as yet another relaunch "to save the Prime Minister's skin." He stressed it had nothing to do with the long-term needs of the country, and "everything to do" with Mr. Brown's short-term political survival.
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Posted 14/5/08

Stephen Metcalfe renews call for second access route to and from new port
Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock has renewed calls for a second access road to the £1.5 billion super-port at Coryton.
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Posted 14/5/08

The End of New Labour
In the early hours of Friday morning, Edward Timpson became the new MP for Crewe and Nantwich after winning the by-election by nearly 8,000 votes. David Cameron described it as “a remarkable result” which shows that we are building “a real coalition for change in our country”.
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Posted 23/5/08

Locals brave weather to ensure successful afternoon.
Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock was delighted to be able to attend St Margaret’s Church Garden Fete last Monday (26/5/08). Stephen said: “Despite the appalling weather the event seemed to be a great sucess. The hardy folk of Stanford-le-Hope came out and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon of activities and did their best to ignore the rain and wind.”
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Posted 29/5/08

APRIL 2008

Business Forum Success with Mark Hoban MP
Prospective Conservative MPs Jackie Doyle-Price and Stephen Metcalfe have today given notice that they wish to work side by side with the business community in Thurrock and Basildon by arranging and hosting a business forum attended by Shadow Treasury minister Mark Hoban.
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Posted 3/4/08

Worrying numbers of home owners in Basildon & Thurrock facing debt problems
Effect of credit crunch and rising mortgage interest rates
Stephen Metcalfe, prospective Conservative Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, this week expressed his concern at new figures which warn that 5 million families across Britain could be at risk of defaulting on mortgage payments and losing their home.
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Posted 10/4/08

Vote Blue, Go Green – and Save Money
David Cameron has launched our Local Election campaign, with the message: "Vote blue, go green - and save money."
David stressed, "These elections really matter," and highlighted how Conservative councils deliver better services and better value for money.
Our launch document gives examples of how Conservative councils are making the country greener, cleaner and safer.
David said, "This election is a chance to vote for change and to send a message to this failing Labour Government."
He was joined at the launch by Caroline Spelman, the Party Chairman, and Eric Pickles, the Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.
Posted 18/4/08

“MP should join namesake, and stand up for Basildon & Thurrock families by standing down” says Stephen Metcalfe
Stephen Metcalfe, prospective Conservative Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock has called on Angela Smith MP to join her namesake and resign from her Government post in protest at the Governments tax hike on the lowest paid.
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Posted 18/4/08


Darling's 10p tax U-turn "unravelling"
George Osborne has attacked Alistair Darling for refusing to confirm the whole of the 10p tax compensation package will be backdated. Speaking in the House of Commons, Darling pointedly refusing to use the term 'backdated' in relation to the entire package.
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Posted 25/4/08


Give teachers the powers they need to sort out discipline
Growing concerns over violence and disruption in schools and on the streets
Stephen Metcalfe, prospective Conservative Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock has this week welcomed new policy proposals announced by Conservative leader, David Cameron, to restore classroom discipline and raise standards of behaviour in schools.
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Posted 29/4/08


Thurrock St Georges Day Celebration
Stephen Metcalfe Joins the Celebration
Stephen Metcalfe, prospective Conservative Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock was pleased to be invited to attend the St Georges Day Service at St Giles and All Saints, Orsett on Sunday.
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Posted 30/4/08

OLDER ITEMS

Immigration: An issue we have to address.

Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock this week met with Damien Green MP, Shadow Minister for immigration to discuss how Conservative proposals on Immigration would start to bring the system back under control.

Bad news Budget: £110 extra in taxes onfamilies across Basildon & Thurrock

Stephen Metcalfe, prospective Conservative Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, this week delivered his verdict on the Budget which sets out the Government’s plans for taxes and public spending. Stephen highlighted a series of areas where local residents across Basildon & Thurrock will lose out:

No Bail Hostel for Basildon

Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock has welcomed the news that ClearSprings has withdrawn from it attempt to create a Bail Hostel in the middle of a residential area.

George Osborne: "This is a bad news Budget"
Alistair Darling is kicking Britain’s families when they are down.

Darling has added £110 a year to every family’s tax bill. The tax take will be £2.8bn a year higher by 2010 – and if benefits are excluded, it will be £4bn higher.

Stephen Metcalfe angry at MP’s arrogance
Government denies EU Treaty Referendum

Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock this morning expressed sadness and disappointment that the current Basildon MP has failed to listen to her voters and ignored their demands for a referendum on the new EU treaty.

Extremism, individual rights and the rule of law

In a speech today, David Cameron argued that state multiculturalism has weakened not strengthened our collective identity.

Green Belt Protection Still Paramount

Stephen Metcalfe, prospective Conservative Member of Parliament for south Basildon & East Thurrock met last week with John King OBE, Headteacher at Gable Hall School and Consultants from the company proposing to build over 1500 houses on greenbelt land in Corringham, as outlined in the recent publication, ‘East Thurrock: Masterplan Options’.

Brown's Government by gimmick

In a speech to the South Basildon & East Thurrock Conservative Association AGM, Stephen Metcalfe criticised Mr. Brown for his obsession with Government by gimmick.

It’s Official: PM betrays the trust of the British People.

Government confirms no EU Treaty Referendum

Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock this morning condemned the Government for its response to a demand for a referendum on the new EU treaty, and asked Basildon and Thurrock Members of Parliament to back the people and join the call for a vote.


Save Our Green Belt

Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, yesterday (Saturday) met with a group of residents protesting at the recently published development options for East Thurrock.

East Thurrock Master Plan or should that be Disaster Plan

Stephen Metcalfe, prospective Conservative MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock visited Corringham Library on Saturday to see first hand the outline options for development in the East Thurrock Area.

Refurbishment Project gets off to a flying start.

Stephen Metcalfe today said a big THANK YOU to everyone who turned out this weekend to make Phase One of the Northlands Park Community Centre refurbishment project such a success.

Concern raised over tax collectors snooping on local homes

Stephen Metcalfe has expressed his concern at news of a secret deal between the taxman and estate agents. It has been revealed that detailed information on 9 out of 10 house sales and rentals in South Essex is being collected and logged in a ‘Big Brother’ database to prepare for council revaluation tax hikes.

Time for Action: Northlands Park Community Centre

Stephen Metcalfe, has offered to lead the re-furbish of the run down Northlands Park Community Centre.

Labour votes to stifle opportunity

Stephen Metcalfe has launched a scathing attack on Labour for pushing ahead with plans to axe £100 million of funding for adult education after a Conservative attempt to force a Government rethink was out voted by Labour MPs in Parliament on Tuesday 8th January.

The hope of real change

David Cameron's New Year's message:

"I want 2008 to be the year in which we offer the people of this country the hope of real change, by setting out a clear and inspiring vision of what Britain will look like with a Conservative government.


A new year message from Stephen Metcalfe

Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock today spoke of his hopes for 2008.

Stephen says...

"So nine NHS trusts in England have admitted losing patient records.

Candidate launches Blog

Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock has launched his own blog.

Browns New Union Flag?

Following recent discussion about redesigning our national flag to more accurately reflect Britain in the 21st century perhaps Gordon Brown should have a go at a new design himself.

Stephen Metcalfe Visits Thames Gateway Forum

Browns Billions welcome, but is it too little too late.

Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock was pleased to be invited to attend the Thames Gateway Forum last week.

Action plan to raise school standards and offer opportunity for all

Stephen Metcalfe offers support on plans to give children the best education.

Christmas Greeting from Stephen Metcalfe 2007

First Annual Dinner a great success

Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative Member of Parliament, was delighted to welcome Iain Duncan Smith MP to the first Annual Dinner of the newly formed South Basildon and East Thurrock Conservative Association held at the newly built Orsett Hall Pavilion.


More must be done to protect our data!

People claiming Social Security Benefits in Essex are seriously at risk of having their confidential details ending up in the hands of identity fraudsters because of a systemic security failure that is probably endemic across Government Departments up and down the country claims Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock.


The blue revolution

Mail on Sunday feature writer Sarah Oliver met with Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock last week


Remembrance Day: Proud to Remember.

Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock joined, Leader of Thurrock Council, Terry Hipsey and Chairman of the local Conservative Association Kay Mangion at this years Remembrance Day service in Stanford-le-Hope.


Congratulations! Tesco's Computers for schools presentation a great success.

Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock joined John Baron MP at Tesco, Pitsea last Friday at the annual Tesco Computers for Schools’ awards.


Stephen Metcalfe: Lest we forget!

Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock joined Len Bartlett at Tesco, Pitsea today (Saturday 10th November) to help sell Poppies.


Candidate visits Israel in bid to understand problems.

Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock, together with 19 other Conservative Parliamentary Candidates from key marginal seats on a fact finding trip to Israel.

Second Access Route Needed Now!

Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon & East Thurrock has called for a second access route to the proposed Super port site at Shell Haven to be re-examined following last weeks explosion at the Coryton oil refinery.

Today has been cancelled

There would have been an election this week, if Gordon Brown hadn't bottled it. Yesterday, you could have cast your vote, and by Today, you could have had a new Member of Parliament, Stephen Metcalfe and a new government, one with a clear vision for this country.

Fire at Coryton Refinery

Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon and East Thurrock commenting on fire at Coryton Refinery said:

"Obviously the first thing is that I am pleased to hear that no-one appears to have been injured or killed in the blast which happened this morning.


Labour's mess over rubbish taxes

There was confusion today over Labour's planned bin taxes, as a Government report backed the taxes less than 24 hours after Downing Street had moved to delay any announcement on the issue.

Where your Poppy with Pride

Stephen Metcalfe, Prospective Conservative MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock has added his voice to the many others commending the work of the Royal British Legion.

EU Action Day a huge success

Mark Francois, Conservative Shadow Minister for Europe joined Stephen Metcalfe, prospective Conservative Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock and over 20 activists in Basildon Town Centre on Saturday as part of the Essex wide EU Referendum Action Day.

Conservatives Plan of Action

As Mr Brown jets off to Portugal Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon and East Thurrock together with Geoffrey Van Orden MEP, John Baron MP and Conservatives across Essex are calling upon the Government to honour is commitment to the British People and give them a say in whether Britain should adopt the new EU Treaty.

More Labour Spin!

Do my ears deceive me? Did I really hear comments from the Labour MP for Basildon criticising the Conservatives proposals for Stamp Duty and Inheritance Tax, only for the Chancellor to announce similar plans a few days later?

More Brown Bluff?

Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon & East Thurrock has condemned Gordon Browns visit to Basildon & Thurrock Hospital as yet more spin from the masters of deception.

A picture says a thousand words!

Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon & East Thurrock added his support to the Conservative MEPs demand for a Referendum on the proposed EU Treaty


Brown Bottles It!

Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon & East Thurrock has has added his support for the comments David Cameron has made today in an article in The Sunday Telegraph.


Call that election - we will fight - Britain will win!

Yesterday (Wednesday 3/10/07), David Cameron closed the 2007 Conservative Confrence challenging Gordon Brown to call an election and "let the people decide".

Our troops deserve better!

Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative parliamentary candidate for South Basildon and East Thurrock, today came out in support of British troops deployed around the world.


Environment will suffer under Labour plans for ‘tip tax’

Whitehall plans to punish residents for throwing away rubbish responsibly

Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon & East Thurrock warned this week that Labour Ministers were planning a new ‘tip tax’, in addition to soaring levels of council tax and a new regime of direct charges for the collection of household rubbish (‘bin taxes’).


Stephen Metcalfe says: "We are Ready!"

South Basildon and East Thurrock Conservatives have been told to prepare for a snap general election this Autumn and are ready to launch a serious campaign to ‘unseat’ sitting Labour MP Angela Smith.

Together we can make Gordon Brown listen: Referendum demand update

Following my earlier posting below, calling on the Government to hold a referendum on the proposed EU Treaty, David Cameron has today said, "At the last General Election, Gordon Brown promised us a referendum on the EU Constitution but now he is breaking that promise.


A Time to Inspire

The Conservatives announced 'It's Time to Inspire Britain's Teenagers' in a report outlining plans for a six-week National Citizen Service programme for all 16 year-olds. Read More>


Homestead Trees

I have followed the protests from residents about Network Rails plan to fell trees and clear vegetation alongside the rail line that runs along the back of properties off Branksome Avenue. Read More>


Stephen Metcalfe asks: "Where's our referendum?"

Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon and East Thurrock is calling upon the Government to honour is commitment to the British People and give them a say in weather Britain should adopt the new EU Treaty.

Free Advice from Essex County Fire & Safety

Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon and East Thurrock recently met with officers from the Essex County Fire & Safety service.


Stephen Metcalfe shares Cameron Vision

Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative Parliamentary candidate for South Basildon & East Thurrock has welcomed David Cameron comments today.

David Cameron: It's Time for Change

In a speech to candidates and party supporters today, David Cameron said:
"I've brought you here as we face a great fight for the future of our country.


Plans for more homes must have infrastructure and community support

Local people should be given greater say where new homes are built

Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon & East Thurrock responded this week to plans by the Government to increase the amount of homes that councils will be forced to build.


Meet Betsy!

Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon & East Thurrock has invested in a 1994 London Taxi to act as his campaign vehicle for the forthcoming General Election Campaign.


A Great Day for Age Concern Basildon

Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon and East Thurrock was recently invited to become a trustee of Age Concern Basildon.


Conservatives Launch Stand Up Speak Up

David Cameron today launched "Stand Up Speak Up" - an online platform for everyone in the country to get involved in shaping the next election manifesto.

Local Parliamentary Candidate supports Community Radio Station.

Stephen Metcalfe, the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon and East Thurrock, was a guest on Yvonne Williams' afternoon radio show last Thursday, broadcast on Gateway FM.


Whitehall plans for new bin taxes will mean surge in fly-tipping

New rubbish taxes will harm the environment warns Stephen Metcalfe


The Labour Government’s plans to impose Euro-style taxes for the collection of household rubbish, on top of council tax, were slammed this week as Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon & East Thurrock, warned of a massive surge in fly-tipping.

Put Police back where they belong - on the beat!

Cuts in red tape to boost neighbourhood policing

Basildon & Thurrock would have more of its police officers out on the beat, fighting crime under plans being considered by David Cameron’s Conservatives


A really bad IDea!

Click the link below to find out we the Conservative Party believe that ID cards are a bad IDea.

You can also tell the Government to scrap their ID card scheme by signing the petition.

New talent promoted to Shadow Cabinet

David Cameron has reshuffled his Shadow Cabinet with changes which promote new talent, strengthen the campaigning ability of the Party, and include a new Shadow Security Minister and National Security Adviser in his top team.

Time for a change or more of the same?

As Mr Blair leaves and Gordon Brown settles in to No. 10, there can be no doubt that this country faces many challenges, such as health & education, crime and anti-social behaviour, immigration and the economy.

Take politics out of the NHS

Patients and public should have real say over local NHS say Conservatives

The next Conservative Government will put patients and the people of Basildon & Thurrock first by giving them real influence over the NHS, Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate, South Basildon & East Thurrock said this week.

New figures expose soaring levels of "Garden Grab"

Growing calls to change Whitehall rules which are ruining local neighbourhoods

One in five new homes is being built on land that was previously a garden, according to new Government figures.

Shell Haven gets go ahead - but at what cost?

Now the Labour Government has given the green light for the development at Shell Haven, it appears that no account has been taken of the affect this development will have on our local infrastructure.

The Wilderness Days

So, Mr Blair has taken flight on his legacy tour, Prescott is standing down, Brown is kissing babies, trying to smile and ignoring anyone who comes close to offering an alternate view to his, and we are left out in the cold.

Concerns raised over threat of A&E hospital cuts in Essex

Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon & East Thurrock, expressed grave concern this week at reports that the 92 of England’s 204 Accident and Emergency departments could be axed – if Labour press ahead with plans to force A&Es to serve an area covering at least 450,000 people.

The Blair Legacy

As Tony Blair prepares to step down as Prime Minister, what is his and his Governments Legacy for the people of South Basildon & East Thurrock? Read more...

New housing red tape will add to cost and stress of moving.

Basildon & Thurrock home owners looking to sell their house or flat will have to pay £600 under new Government regulations from 1 June. Read more...

Conservative Breakthough in Local Elections.

Nationally, Conservatives have achieved a 41 per cent share of the vote in the local council elections, our best performance since 1992. Read more...

Cllr Terry Hipsey & Stephen Metcalfe Launch VOTE4IT campaign.

Terry Hipsey and Stephen Metcalfe launch the VOTE4IT! Campaign ahead of important local elections to be held on 3rd May 2007. Read more...

St George's Day Campaign - we want your ideas!

I would like to wholeheartedly support our Local Conservative Cllrs, Andrew Baggott and Terry Hipsey in their campaign to celebrate St George's day. Read more...

Dubai Ports Development at Shell Haven

As I have been out and about canvassing and meeting residents on the door steps, many people have expressed concerns about the proposed container port at Shell Haven. Read more...

Don't Dump on Basildon?

As Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon & East Thurrock I have expressed deep concern over the proposed construction of a Waste Processing Plant in Courtauld Road. Read more...

Mucking Tip!

Recently, the unelected Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation gave Mucking Tip a three year extension to their operating licence. Read more...

Save our Post offices!

Uncertainty for local Post Offices and residents across Basildon & Thurrock. Read more...

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