Construction of Limebrook Primary School
15th September 2023 Sir John Whittingdale joined Essex County Councillors, Head of Lion Academy Trust, Justin James, and representatives of the construction firm Morgan Sindall to mark the construction of the new Limebrook Primary School in Maldon. Limebrook will be located in the Handley Garden Development, and is due to open in September 2024. It […]
Echoes of History Show
Sunday 13th August Sir John Whittingdale attended the Essex HMVA Echoes of History Show, at the Living Memorial at White House Farm, Rettendon. Echoes of History is an annual show ran by the Essex Historic Military Vehicles Association, and is the premier living history and military vehicles show in Eat Anglia. HMVA is a charity, […]
Visit to Cousins
4th August 2023 Sir John Whittingdale visited Cousins UK in Galliford Road Industrial Estate, Maldon. Having been started by Anthony Cousins’ father as a small watch repairers in East London, the company moved to Maldon and is now Europe’s largest wholesaler of watch parts, tools and equipment to the watch repair trade. It holds over 12 […]
Essex Police meeting
28th July 2023 Sir John Whittingdale met Chief Superintendent Stuart Weaver, North Essex Division Commander for Essex Police to discuss local policing issues. Following the recruitment of another 900 officers, Essex Police now has 3,750 officers, the largest it has been in its 182 year history. This has enabled the Community Police teams covering Maldon, Southminster […]
Visit to Plume Academy
14th July Sir John Whittingdale visited the Plume Academy for a meeting with Carl Wakefield, Executive Principal, prior to his leaving the post. John and Carl discussed the plans to expand the school to accommodate the growing number of families moving to Maldon as well as the progress made under his headship. During his visit, John also took part […]
Burnham Rotary Club Charity Ramble
1st July Sir John Whittingdale officially started the Rotary Club Of Burnham on Crouch ‘s inaugural Volunteer Ramble. The ramble began at All Saints Creeksea and consisted of 1 2.5 mile or 4 mile walk. Volunteers participating in the Ramble had obtained sponsorship to benefit a range of local charities and it is intended that it […]
Opening Pocknells at Old Maldon Police Station
30th June 2023 Sir John Whittingdale cut the ribbon to open the new premises of Pocknells in the Old Maldon Police Station. Pocknells, an accountancy firm already based in South Woodham Ferrers, acquired the Old Police Station in Maldon High Street and have converted it into modern new offices while retaining the original features of the […]
Visit to Kelly Turkeys
Sir John Whittingdale visited Kelly Turkeys at Springate Farm in Danbury, and was shown around the new processing facility in Howe Green. John discussed with Managing Director, Paul Kelly, the impact of avian flu on the poultry industry and the measures being taken ahead of any outbreak this winter as well as labour supply problems […]
Visit to Kleanbus
9th June 2023 Sir John Whittingdale visited Kleanbus at Stud Farm, Mundon Road, Maldon. Kleanbus is a start-up company which converts diesel buses into electric-powered buses using a prefabricated drive train. John met CEO Joe Tighe, Managing Director John Holland and Director of Social Environmental Governance Lucy Parkin. He was taken for a ride in their demonstration vehicle, a diesel […]
Chelmer Blackwater Nature Reserve
19th May 2023 On Friday Sir John Whittingdale MP visited the new Chelmer Blackwater Nature Reserve, located next to the Heybridge Tesco Car Park. This site has been acquired by a new Community Interest Company, with the purpose of preventing it from being developed and to preserve it as a natural wildlife site whilst also […]