Visit to Brixham
John Whittingdale visits Brixham harbour to meet local fishermen and representatives of the industry. Pictured are: Jim Portus (Chief Executive of South Western Fish Producers Organisation) Sir Simon Day (Fisheries spokesman, Committee of the Regions of the European Union), John Whittingdale, Neil Parish MEP, Conservative Agriculture and Fisheries Spokesman in the European Parliament and Mrs […]
Meeting with Royal National Mission for Deep Sea Fishermen
John Whittingdale meets with the Royal National Mission for Deep Sea Fishermen
New play area in Heybridge
John Whittingdale recently helped to start work on the new play area in Oak Tree Meadow, Heybridge. Pictured with John Whittingdale are Cllr John Archer, Chairman of Maldon District Council, Cllr Mike Wilson, Chairman of Heybridge Parish Council, Mrs Kay Ryder, project organiser and Cllr Mrs Julia Peel. Speaking at the […]
Launch of Fishing Advisory Group
The Conservative Party has launched a new fishing advisory group, with the aim of restoring national control over the industry. The initiative was pioneered by John Whittingdale, the Shadow Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, who has announced plans to visit major fishing communities around the British coast before unveiling a new policy based on managing the […]
Plans for Broomfield Hospital
John Whittingdale was recently briefed by the Chairman and Chief Executive of Mid Essex Hospitals Trust on plans for the redevelopment and extension of Broomfield Hospital. The Trust will shortly be choosing the preferred bidder following widespread consultation on the two alternative schemes. John said: ” I am delighted that it looks like plans to […]
Representing local parents
John represents local parents in their concern about standards at St Peter’s School, Burnham. Following concerns about poor results at St Peter’s High School in Burnham on Crouch and approaches from the parents of current and future pupils, John Whittingdale asked the Chief Inspector of Schools to arrange an early inspection. Following this, St Peter’s […]
Dr Who Reception
John Whittingdale face to face with Daleks! As a fan since boyhood of Dr Who, John could not refuse the chance to meet a Dalek and former Dr Who assistant Elizabeth Sladen who played Sarah Jane when both visited the House of Commons to mark the 40th anniversary of the Time Lord in November. Did […]
Great Leighs Racecourse
John Whittingdale was a guest at Great Leighs which will be the first new horse racecourse in nearly a century. It is also vying to be chosen as the site for equestrian events of the London Olympic bid is successful. During his visit Mr Whittingdale met John Holmes, the owner of the site to discuss […]
The Swan Pub Mini-Beer Festival
The Swan pub in Little Totham held a mini-beer festival to raise funds for projects in the village. John joined villagers to send up balloons in an attempt to send them across the world to raise funds. The fundraiser was organized by John and Valerie Pascoe who run the pub. The event […]
Tesco Computers for Schools
John Whittingdale presents computer equipment to local schools. John Whittingdale MP gathered with children from across Maldon at the local Tesco store. He was on hand to participate in the Computers for Schools program which allows children to collect vouchers and exchange them for computer equipment for their school. For the more than £14,000 collected […]