AN MP was in attendance for the opening of a new pre-school in Southend.

The brand new Westcliff Pre-School opened its new premises at the Agape Christian Centre in London Road.

Sir David Amess, the MP for Southend West was in attendance for the event, which saw staff celebrating the new facility.

He joined other members of the community, including Pastor Tony from the centre in celebrating the opening, after seven months of work.

Sir David said: “I was delighted to visit the new Westcliff Pre-School premises at the Apostolic Faith Mission on London Road.

"It was wonderful to see the new facilities after seven months of works being carried out to prepare the new site.

"I have no doubt the new pre-school will provide children with the perfect area to learn and flourish and I look forward to visiting again soon.”