John and Google visit Maldon Primary School
John Whittingdale visited Maldon Primary School to see the presentation at assembly to pupils by the Google Legends Tour. Deputy Head Teacher, Lea Tyler, welcomed Mr Whittingdale and the Google team to the school. The tour aims to keep children safe online by giving them the tools they need to make the internet work for […]
John Whittingdale launches South East Local Enterprise Partnership Growth Hub and Creative Prospectus
MPs from across the region have added their support to the South East Business Growth Hub and Creative Prospectus at a joint launch event hosted by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SE LEP) and sponsored by Jackie Doyle-Price MP at the House of Commons. The event on Monday afternoon (March 14) saw the Rt […]
St Cedds
John Whittingdale visited St Cedd’s Primary School, Bradwell on Sea, with Vicky Ford MEP. John met Pauline Ward, Headteacher, to discuss potential opportunities arising from the possible development of a new nuclear power station at Bradwell financed and operated by China General Nuclear. The school is considering employing a Mandarin teacher in conjunction with Ormiston […]
Bradwell Power Station
John Whittingdale visited the Bradwell site to see progress in decommissioning the old power station. John was accompanied by Vicky Ford MEP and met Scott Raish, Site Director. (pictured). The site is following an accelerated decommissioning programme and is now in the Care and Maintenance phase. John went on the roof of one of the […]
Elmwood Primary School
John Whittingdale visited Elmwood School in South Woodham Ferrers to talk to pupils about his work both as the local Member of Parliament and as a member of the Government. His visit coincided with a themed week at the school on British Values.
Downham Primary School
John Whittingdale visited Downham Primary School to talk to pupils about his work as a member of Parliament and a member of the Cabinet. John spoke at the morning assembly and then presented badges and certificates to the newly elected members of the School Council. The School said: All week, the students of Downham had […]
Sailing Barge Thistle
John Whittingdale raised a pennant on board Sailing Barge Thistle at Hythe Quay, Maldon, to mark her receipt of Eastern Regional Flagship status from National Historic Ships UK. Thistle is celebrating her 120th Birthday having been built in 1895 by William Hamilton & Co of Port Glasgow, and is the only Thames Sailing Barge to […]
BBC Licence Fee for Over 75s
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Mr John Whittingdale): My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer will be making his Budget statement on Wednesday, but following news reports on Sunday, I would like to take the opportunity now to confirm details of the agreement that we have reached with the […]
Armed Forces Day
John Whittingdale joined hundreds of people including many Forces Veterans who gathered in the sunshine at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome on Saturday to pay tribute to the nation’s Armed Forces at Maldon District Council’s Armed Forces Day. In support of the event many vintage and modern aircraft flew in, including a rare 1930s Aeronca […]
Danbury Pre School
John Whittingdale attended the Danbury Pre-School 50th Anniversary Village Fayre on Dawson’s Playing Fields at Danbury Sports Club. John is pictured with organiser, Sarah Clarkson-Reid and Manager, Charlotte Jones.