Chelmsford Hospital Radio
John Whittingdale visited Hospital Radio Chelmsford as part of the Broomfield Weekend on 10th June. HRC broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to the patients at St John’s, St Peter’s and Broomfield Hospitals. Seen here with Programme Controller, Dave Abrey, on the mobile unit outside Broomfield Hospital, John visited Wards B2 and […]
Government spending in Essex
With Council Tax bills landing on doorsteps soon, John sets out the background to local government spending in Essex. I am often asked why, when inflation is only around 2.5 per cent, the average Council Tax for a band D property in Maldon and Chelmsford has gone up from around £640 in 1997 to around […]
Third Reading of the Gambling Bill
John Whittingdale responds to the Third Reading of the Gambling Bill in the House of Commons. We have always made it clear right from the start that there is much in the Bill that we agree with. It contains a number of important measures that will help to introduce controls over remote gambling, for instance, […]
Crouch Valley Train Line
Following concerns expressed by constituents John meets with company bosses. John Whittingdale has met Tim Clarke, Managing Director of One railway, and Theo Steel, Projects Director to discuss the standard of service on the Crouch Valley line serving North Fambridge, Althorne, Burnham and Southminster. John Whittingdale raised the problems caused to many commuters by the […]
Meeting with Mid Essex Highways Department
John Whittingdale recently had a meeting with Julie Martyn, Highways Area Manager for Mid Essex, to discuss road transport issues. In particular, they discussed the roadworks on the A414 through Danbury which will necessitate the closure of the road for 12 weeks from 11th April. John was keen to ensure that […]
Marine Lake in Promenade Park
John Whittingdale has been working with Maldon District Council and the Friends of the Prom to try to find identify the best option for the future of the Marine Lake in Maldon’s Promenade Park. John recently arranged a meeting between the Regional Director of the Health and Safety Executive and Maldon District Council to discuss […]
Patron of Home Start Maldon
John Whittingdale has recently become Patron of Home Start Maldon, a charity offering support to young families. Active throughout the Maldon District, Home Start’s volunteers provide free support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under five. Families are visited regularly in their own homes by volunteers who have ass had […]
Visit to Bradwell Nuclear Power Station
John visits Bradwell Power Station. John Whittingdale recently met with Ray Jepps, new Station Manager of Bradwell Nuclear Power Station, to discuss progress on decommissioning. Bradwell, which ceased generation in 2002, has recently recommenced the process of removing the fuel rods from the two reactors. These are then sent to Sellafield for disposal. This stage […]
Visit to Select Window and Door Systems Ltd in Maldon
John Whittingdale recently visited Select Window and Door Systems Ltd in Galliford Road, Maldon. One of the fastest growing companies in Maldon, Select manufactures up to 2,500 frames per week and is now seeking to double production. Seen here with District Council Chairman, Cllr John Archer, and Select Managing Director, Jeff Cole, John discussed the […]
South of England Show