As schools prepare for thousands of children to go back to school, James Cleverly visited Hedingham School to thank staff and those involved in making sure the children can come back safely.

James Cleverly congratulates Gridserve Electric Forecourt in Braintree which is already busy a less than a week after opening.

Although there wasn’t a traditional Remembrance parade in Braintree today, James Cleverly added his wreath to the others laid.

James Cleverly visits Steeple Bumpstead where almost a quarter of the losses in WW1 from the tiny village came from one family.

James Cleverly welcomes news that a Cultural Recovery Fund grant of just under £50,000 to Hedingham Castle which will help protect local jobs as well as protect the thousand year old building.

James Cleverly welcomes news that the Colne Valley Railway has been chosen as one of heritage organisations set to share the first wave of a £1.57bn government support package.

James Cleverly visits local shops and encourages people to get out and support our local economy.

Over the coming months, it is understandable that many people will be worried about the global spread of COVID-19.

Over the coming months, many people will be worried about the global spread of COVID-19.