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 […]
Primary Care Plan
Sir John has long campaigned for improving access to primary healthcare in Maldon and the other towns in our constituency, both when representing his constituents both in Parliament and when meeting with local NHS groups. John strongly welcomes the Government’s new Primary Care Recovery Plan, which will improve access to GP and pharmaceutical services and modernise […]
Visit to Sainsburys in South Woodham Ferrers
Sir John Whittingdale MP visited Sainsbury’s South Woodham Ferrers to meet staff and to hear what Sainsbury’s is doing to support the local community. John was given a tour by Store Manager, Lian Meachen, and heard about a variety of initiatives including food donations to a variety of local charities, free food for staff while […]
Visit to All Saints Primary School
Sir John Whittingdale visited All Saints Primary School in Maldon, to mark the start of the work on a new classroom as part of an extension of the school. Previously on two sites, the school has now been consolidated on a single site in Highlands Drive. It has taken around ten years to finalise the […]
Essex Mental Health Inquiry, Meeting with Secretary of State.
Today John and fellow Essex Colleagues, Priti Patel, Vicky Ford, James Duddridge, Alex Burghart, Giles Watling and a representative from James Cartlidge’s office, met with with Steve Barclay, the Secretary of State for Health to discuss the ongoing Essex Mental Health Inquiry. John said: “We were able to set out in detail to the Secretary […]
Bradwell B Nuclear Site
Today Sir John Whittingdale MP asked the Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero, Graham Stuart, for an update on Bradwell B, as a designated site for new nuclear investment. Nuclear Power will play an essential part in delivering energy security in the future, as well as achieving our net zero goals. John remains supportive […]