Fire and Rescue Services
John Whittingdale attended a briefing for Essex MPs from the Essex Fire and Rescue Service at Fire HQ at Kelvedon Park. In particular, John was briefed on the work being done to check the safety of all high rise blocks in the County following the Grenfell Tower tragedy. As well as watching a training exercise […]
RNLI
John Whittingdale attended the Burnham on Crouch RNLI Open day at Burnham Lifeboat station. The day provided opportunities for visitors to learn more about the work of the lifeboat station and included a mock rescue from a life raft in the marina. John said: “it was a thoroughly enjoyable event on a beautiful day. However, […]
Clayhill Vineyard
John Whittingdale opened the new wine shop and tea room attached to Clayhill Vineyard on Lower Burnham Road. The business is owned by Dale and Vicky Symons who first planted the vines in 2006. It now produces approx 50 tonnes of grapes per annum and more than 4,000 bottles of wine have so far been […]
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
John Whittingdale welcomed TV Historian, Dan Snow, to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome before Dan spoke at a fund-raising dinner at Hylands House in aid of the Charitable Trust that runs the Aerodrome, of which John is Patron. John is pictured with Dan Snow, Chairman of the Trust Peter Martin, and Chief Executive, Ian Flint
John welcomes international trade buyers to Maldon
John Whittingdale welcomed a group of international travel buyers from the United States and Ireland to Maldon. Having previously visited the RHS Gardens at Hyde Hall, the group were given a presentation by Topsail Charters on board the Thames Barge Kitty on the Hythe Quay. John said: “Tourism is an increasingly important industry in the […]
John shows support for brewing and pubs ahead of the Budget
John recognises the important contribution that pubs make to their local communities and is pleased to show his support for brewing and pubs across the Country by signing the MP pledge card. The industry creates hundreds and thousands of jobs in the UK and adds over £20 billion to the economy. Permitted development rights […]
John makes a visit to Brynleigh Technology Ltd in Maldon
John Whittingdale visited Brynleigh Technology Ltd in Heybridge House Industrial estate off The Causeway in Maldon. Brynleigh Technology is a family owned business which was founded in 1993 and manufactures printed circuit boards using its own advanced software. The firm has expanded steadily and will shortly be moving to new premises in Maldon. John toured […]
John attends open day of Wibblers Brewery
John attended the opening of the Wibblers Brewery at their new home in Goldsands Road, Southminster, which was performed by John Fisher and his mother, Mrs Maud Fisher. Wibblers was established on a commercial basis in 2007 in a converted barn in Mayland by Phil Wilcox, following 20 years of home brewing experience. Its beers […]
John congratulates Site Manager of St Luke’s Park development
John recently attended NHBC’s Parliamentary event celebrating the Pride in the Job winners across the country and was particularly pleased to have the opportunity to congratulate the Site Manager of the recently completed St Luke’s Park development, Mick Montgomery, who won Pride in the Job Seal of Excellence Award at the NHBC East Regional Finals.
John meets with Officers at Maldon Police Station
John Whittingdale met Chief Inspector Ronnie Egan, Divisional Commander of Chelmsford and Maldon Policing Area, to discuss local policing issues including the levels of crime, police cover and the possible relocation of Maldon Police Station to the offices of Maldon District Council. John Whittingdale said: “The Maldon and Chelmsford area remains one of the safest […]