Former Mayor and Councillor wins Legacy of Light Award Sunday, 8 March, 2026 The late Linda Bailey who served for many years as a Councillor on Bexley Council was today awarded The Legacy of Light Award on International Women’s Day. The awards were focused on woman who had made outstanding contributions to Sidcup. Linda served as Cabinet Member for Regeneration and during her tenure in this role she was instrumental in breathing new life into Sidcup High Street. She... Articles
Childhood Obesity in Bexley 6th March 2018 Rt Hon David Evennett, MP for Bexleyheath and Crayford, secured a debate in Westminster Hall this morning (6 March) on the issue of childhood obesity. Mr... Speeches in Parliament
Evennett appalled at Southeastern performance 5th March 2018 Southeastern passengers were trapped for hours on Friday evening (2 March), which meant many had to stand without heating, lights or use of the toilet... Local News
Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal 1st March 2018 Rt Hon David Evennett, MP for Bexleyheath and Crayford, attended a Parliamentary event on Wednesday (28 February) to help support Marie Curie’s ‘Great Daffodil... Westminster News
Evennett supports World Book Day 1st March 2018 World Book Day is an annual event which is held in the UK on the first Thursday in March. It is observed in over 100 countries and has been designated by UNESCO... Westminster News
Out and about campaigning in Slade Green 24th February 2018 On Saturday 24th February the Bexleyheath and Crayford election campaign moved to Slade Green. Pictured above is just 1 of 7 teams that were out in the ward... Local News
Evennett Welcomes Post-18 Education Review 22nd February 2018 The Prime Minister, Rt Hon Theresa May MP, has announced a major review across post-18 education and funding, in which she acknowledged concerns with the... Westminster News
Out and About in Crook Log 19th February 2018 Over the weekend we had a huge turnout at our Crook Log campaign event. Pictured here is just 1 of the teams we had out and about knocking on doors throughout... Local News
MP and Mayor Join 100th Birthday Celebration 19th February 2018 Rt Hon David Evennett, MP for Bexleyheath and Crayford, and Cllr Peter Reader, the Mayor of Bexley, paid a visit to Groveland Park Care Home in Barnehurst on... Local News
Friends hold fundraising Quiz Night 12th February 2018 Rt.Hon. David Evennett MP and Cllr. Howard Marriner were among the participants at the Friends of St Paulinus fundraising Quiz Night held on Saturday evening... Local News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News