August and September Update
St Peter’s Hospital In September, I had two meetings with Tom Abell, newly appointed Chief Executive of Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board, to discuss the consultation on proposed changes to services provided at St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon. It was important to have these discussions with Mr Abell and others, regarding the move […]
Cages for Farm Animals
A number of constituents have contacted me about the use of cages for farm animals. I appreciate your concern for animal welfare, which is an issue I take seriously, and I am grateful for your commitment to improving the lives of animals in our farming systems. The UK has long been recognized as a leader […]
Sir John Whittingdale holds roundtable discussion with key figures to discuss the future of bus services in Maldon
On Friday, 13th September, Sir John and Dame Priti met with members of Essex County Council, Maldon District Council, transport providers, and Bus User Groups to discuss the pressing issues around bus services in the Maldon District. The meeting was organised by Sir John and Cllr Jane Fleming following the Arrow Group going into administration […]
Sir John Whittingdale visits St Andrew’s Church in Althorne
Sir John Whittingdale joined members of the Parochial Church Council and others at St Andrew’s Church, Althorne to celebrate the success of their application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. St Andrew’s Church dates back to the 14th century but ground movement has led to large cracks appearing and the building is no longer usable. As […]
Sir John Whittingdale holds meetings with the newly appointed Chief Executive of NHS Mid and South Essex ICB
Sir John Whittingdale MP has had two meetings in the past week with Tom Abell, newly appointed Chief Executive of Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board, to discuss the consultation on proposed changes to services provided at St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon. The first meeting on 6th September was at St Peter’s with representatives of the […]
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: MDC Culture Funding
John Whittingdale To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how much funding her Department plans to provide Maldon District Council for culture projects. Alex Norris Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) This government was elected on a manifesto that stressed a partnership approach with local authorities and an intention to stabilise the funding system, […]
Sir John Whittingdale MP tables Early Day Motion opposing the implementation of Labour’s cut to the Winter Fuel Allowance
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, along with 57 other Conservative signatories (as seen below), has tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) calling for the annulment of Labour’s forthcoming policy to abolish the Winter Fuel Payment to our nation’s pensioners, due to come into law ahead of the coming winter. Sir John wishes to reiterate […]
Foreign Office Questions: Ukraine
John Whittingdale Shadow Minister (Health and Social Care) Last week’s attack on Ukraine by Russian missiles and drones was the biggest since the Russian invasion started. Can the Minister make it crystal clear that Ukraine’s right to self-defence must include the ability to target the origin of those missiles and drones, including Russian aircraft in Russian airspace and […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, attends Maldon District summit meeting
Sir John Whittingdale took part in a summit meeting of interested authorities to discuss the future of the Maldon District. The meeting took place in Maldon Town Hall and was attended by leaders and members of Essex County Council, Maldon District Council, Mid and South Essex NHS and Maldon Town Council. Discussion focussed on future […]
Sir John Whittingdale visits the Big Summer Party at Heybridge Primary School
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, recently visited the Big Summer Party at Heybridge Primary School organised for local children under the Conservative Government’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme. The programme is run by Andrew and Holly Fry of Little Sportsters Coaching which is based in Maldon: https://www.lsccoaching.com The Holiday Activities and Food Programme was […]