Channel 4 Privatisation
Rt Hon John Whittingdale (Maldon) (Con) There is a lot in the Opposition motion with which I agree, particularly its drawing attention to the success of our creative industries and our broadcasting sector and to the benefits that Channel 4 has brought, but it is because I want to see the continuation of Channel 4’s contribution […]
Passport Update
I have had many constituents contact me over the last few weeks regarding the delays there have been to their passport applications. I very much sympathise with the concerns of my constituents, who are affected by the increase in waiting times by HMPO. I offer my apologies to any constituents who’s travel plans have been […]
Privatising Channel 4
Visit to Southern Ecological Solutions
John Whittingdale was pleased to have the opportunity to visit Southern Ecological Solutions in Downham, to hear about the work that they are doing on HS2. Southern Ecological Solutions (SES) a multidisciplinary independent business that provides ecological, arboricultural and landscape design consulting services throughout the UK. Formed 9 years ago, the company has worked for a variety […]
Visit to St Mary and St Edward’s Church
John Whittingdale recently visited St Mary and St Edward’s Church in West Hanningfield, for a celebration of the completed restoration of the bell tower. The project has taken 8 years, and has seen restoration of the tower, bell frame and the 4 Miles Graye III 1676 bells. It was funded by local fund-raising, and support from […]
Making Britain the Best Place to Grow Up and Grow Old
Rt Hon John Whittingdale(Maldon) (Con) It is a pleasure to speak in support of this Queen’s Speech. It is tempting to respond to a number of the points made by the hon. Member for Houghton and Sunderland South (Bridget Phillipson), whose speech sounded remarkably like a bid for the leadership of the Labour party. However, […]
Visit to Maylandsea Primary School
John Whittingdale MP was pleased to visit Maylandsea Primary School today. He had a tour of the school and spoke with some of the pupils with Headteacher, Mrs Clare James. He also met Joseph Figg, Chief Executive of the Eveleigh LINK Academy Trust, which runs 5 local Primary Schools including Maylandsea and Purleigh in the […]
Visit to Ambulance Service
John Whittingdale MP visited the Ambulance Operations Centre in Chelmsford to meet Tom Abell, Chief Executive of the East of England Ambulance Service Trust and to talk to staff. John discussed the pressures on the Service which were caused by Covid and was briefed on the measures being taken to improve performance and to reduce response times, particularly in more […]
Visit to Home-Start Essex in Maldon.
John Whittingdale MP was delighted to visit a session held by the Maldon Family Group of Home-Start Essex. He joined Vice Chair of Trustees, Bryan Burrough, in meeting members of staff and local mothers. He also saw the Community Wardrobe organised by Essex Children and Family Wellbeing Service which operates as clothes bank providing children’s […]
HM Passport Office Update
I have had many constituents contact me about the increased waiting times for their passport applications to be processed. I understand their concerns regarding these delays, and their worries that their passports will not arrive in time for trips abroad this spring and summer. I wanted to provide an update on what the Government is […]