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
Remembering the Holocaust 17th January 2018 Earlier this week (Monday 15 January), local MP Rt Hon David Evennett signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s (HET) Book of Commitment in Parliament. In doing... Westminster News
Crayford Tories AGM 15th January 2018 Rt Hon David Evennett, MP for Bexleyheath and Crayford, attended the AGM of the Crayford Branch Conservatives on Friday evening (12 January) and addressed the... Local News
Pupils from Welling School visit Parliament 10th January 2018 Pupils from Welling Secondary School who have been elected by their individual year groups to promote democracy and British values visited Parliament on Monday... Local News
Statement from Rt Hon David Evennett MP 9th January 2018 I am leaving the Whips Office and the Government at this reshuffle having served on the front bench since 2005. As a former teacher, I hope to get more involved... Westminster News
Tory Veteran Dies 8th January 2018 Edna Reeve, a member of the local Conservative Party for over 70 years, passed away on 2 January at the age of 95. Mrs Reeve, who had a career as a professional... Local News
Crayford Academy Visit 18th December 2017 Rt Hon David Evennett, MP for Bexleyheath and Crayford, paid a visit to Crayford Academy in Iron Mill Lane on Friday (15 December). Mr Evennett was met by the... Local News
Conservative Ladies Christmas Lunch 15th December 2017 Bexley Ladies Luncheon Club held their Christmas Lunch at the Marriott Hotel on Thursday 14 December when the guests of honour were Rt Hon David Evennett MP... Local News
DAVID POPS IN TO NEW POST OFFICE 15th December 2017 Rt.Hon. David Evennett MP popped into the new Crayford Post Office on Thursday morning (14/12) to buy some Christmas stamps and also to meet the new Postmaster... Local News
Carols by Candlelight 11th December 2017 Slade Green residents got in the Christmas spirit yesterday evening (10 December) at St Augustine’s Church for a ‘Carols by Candlelight’ service. The community... 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
