Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, attends public meeting to discuss NHS Mid and South Essex’s plans to close St Peter’s hospital in Maldon and relocate services
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, arranged a public meeting, in conjunction with the Mayor of Maldon, at the Plume Academy, to discuss the Trust’s recent proposals to close St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon, and their plans to relocate services from Maldon to Brentwood and Braintree. The meeting was held in the largest venue in Maldon yet still could not hold […]
NHS Mid and South Essex invite residents to attend a series of events to share their views on proposed changes to NHS services
NHS Mid and South Essex have recently published the details of a series of upcoming events, whereby residents in Maldon and elsewhere can share their views with the trust on proposed changes to health services in the area. Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, would like to make his constituents in Maldon aware of […]
New Year Update
An annual update on Sir John’s work in the local community and also in Parliament advocating for Maldon
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, to hold a public meeting on Friday 9th February, in response to the proposed closure of St Peter’s Hospital
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, was very sad and disappointed to hear the news of the proposed closure of St Peter’s Hospital and the relocation of services currently provided there. Sir John is very much aware of the distress caused and the huge strength of feeling that exists amongst his Maldon constituents and […]
Proposed closure of St Peter’s Hospital
When, last year, the local NHS announced that they were moving some services from St Peter’s, we were all assured that these changes reflected the immediate needs of the service for the winter period, were temporary in nature and would only affect inpatient provision. I therefore accepted that, in the interests of staff and quality of patient […]
Sir John Whittingdale visits Heathcote Preparatory School and Nursery
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, today visited Heathcote Preparatory School and Nursery in Danbury to meet pupils, staff and parents. Sir John discussed the progress of the school with its Headteacher, Mrs Samantha Scott and other teachers before meeting members of the School Council and answering their questions. He was then given a […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, presents Points of Light Award certificate to constituent Darcey Strutt, aged 10
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, has recently presented Darcey Strutt with a certificate signed by the Prime Minister to mark her Points of Light Award. For those who don’t know Points of Light are outstanding individual volunteers, those hugely impressive people who are making a change in their community, and Darcey is no […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, switches on Heybridge Cemetery Christmas Lights
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, was hugely grateful for the opportunity to switch on the Christmas Tree lights in the chapel at Heybridge Cemetery in his constituency. The event was organised by the Friends of the Cemetery, a number of local residents attended and refreshments with mulled wine were provided. As has become […]
Maldon Primary School Visit
10th November 2023 Sir John Whittingdale visited Maldon Primary School to talk to members of the School Council and answer their questions. The children had been learning about Parliament as part of UK Parliament Week. Sir John was also shown round the school by Headteacher, Deborah Conroy and met members of staff. Sir John said: “I […]
Remembrance Sunday Service
12th November 2023 On Sunday 12th November, Sir John Whittingdale attended the Remembrance Sunday service in Maldon High Street at 11.ooam followed by the service at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome at 2.00pm. Sir John was pleased that attendance at both ceremonies was considerably higher than previous years and that he was able to lay a […]