The Maldon Mud Race
Raising £30,000 for local charities, The Maldon Mud race took place recently.
Charity Bet Campaign in Coral, Maldon
Sir John Whittingdale visits Coral to support the Betting and Gaming Council Charity Bet Campaign, to help raise funds for local carers.
New District Commander for Chelmsford and Maldon
Sir John met new District Commander Chief Inspector Aaron Homatopoulos, hearing about local policing and the broader work Essex Police do in the community.
Churchill’s Fish and Chips
With HospitalityUK, Sir John visits Churchill’s Fish and Chips, a four-generation local family business since 1923, seeing firsthand the challenges high street restaurants face.
South Woodham Ferrers Men’s Shed
Sir John visits South Woodham Ferrers Men’s Shed, meeting Chair John Bevan to discuss new premises and fundraising, learning firsthand about the organisation’s work to foster friendship, creativity, and community spirit.
Heybridge Flood Alleviation Scheme
Sir John Whittingdale celebrates the Environment Agency’s £507,000 investment in the Heybridge Flood Alleviation Scheme, noting it as an important step to address persistent flooding concerns for local residents.
Call of the Wild Zoo
Visit to Call of the Wild Zoo to mark English Tourism Week. Sir John met with the Zoo Directors to discuss their work and some of the issues they face.
Maldon & Southminster NFU
Sir John met members of the National Farmers’ Union in Maldon and Southminster to discuss key rural issues and reaffirmed his commitment to raising farmers’ concerns in Parliament.
Morrisons’ Holiday Hunger Initiative
Sir John visited Morrisons to learn about the Kellogg’s & Morrisons Free Breakfast Holiday Hunger Initiative, meeting staff and highlighting the scheme’s support for families during school holidays.
BBC Any Questions?
Sir John appeared on the BBC Any Questions? panel, discussing issues such as the Conflict in Iran, the Special Relationship, energy security, artificial intelligence and economic growth in the UK.