Chillies
Sir John Whittingdale joins staff and customers in celebrating 20 years of Chillies Indian Fusion Restaurant in South Woodham Ferrers, recognising its longstanding contribution to the local community and hospitality sector.
Wolsey Park Woodham School
Sir John Whittingdale visits the Wolsey Park Woodham School construction site, highlighting the urgent need for specialist SEND school places and supporting expanded educational provision across Mid Essex.
Times Radio “It’s a Constituency Knockout”
With Times Radio, Sir John discusses constituency politics, campaigning and voter engagement. He shares about the role of MPs in connecting national issues with constituent concerns.
Southminster Festival of Music
Sir John presented a prize to a junior choir at the Southminster Competitive Festival of Music and celebrating participants and organisers for their contributions.
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.