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 gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
