John opens 100th new home built by Chelmer Housing Partnership
John Whittingdale opened the 100th new home built by Chelmer Housing Partnership in the Maldon District. The house in Reminder Close off Park Drive is one of a development consisting of 27 affordable homes to rent and 12 homes for shared ownership. CHP currently has (approximately) 9,000 properties throughout Essex and is working to have […]
John lends suppport to David Randall Fundraiser
John was pleased to lend his support to the David Randall Foundation The David Randall Foundation was conceived by members of Maldon Cricket Club in February 2012 when David Randall, a member of the club since the age of 6, was diagnosed as having terminal cancer. The Charity aims to encourage dedicated people to pursue […]
John attends speed awareness day in Burnham
John attended a road safety awareness day in Burnham. The event which was organised outside the Co-op in Burnham saw the Essex Police roads policing team, Burnham speed watch group and the Safer Essex Roads Partnership on hand to answer any questions. Following a fatal crash in Southminster in April and a serious crash in Bradwell […]
Young People’s Art Competition
John Whittingdale was one of the judges for the Young People’s Art Competition in Maldon. John had to judge entries in four age categories: Under 7s, 7-10, 11-13 and 14-16. The winners will be announced on 16th September at Maldon Library. John said: “The theme for this year’s competition was Maldon events and the standard […]
John pops in at Dan Hull Foods
John visited Dan Hull Foods in Burnham on Crouch. Dan established a farm shop just outside Burnham on Crouch selling locally sourced meat, local produce, homemade pies and ready meals. He also now supplies East of England Co-op stores, other farm shops and Selfridges and is seeking to expand to new premises. John is pictured […]
Visit to Age Concern
John Whittingdale met Andrew Gardner, Chief Executive of Essex AgeUK, at their offices in Widford Hall, Chelmsford to discuss the work of the charity in the county. Age UK offers a number of services to those aged over 50 in Essex including Home Help, Toenail Cutting, Advocacy, Sitting to provide respite for carers and Dementia […]
Visit to Terram, Maldon
John Whittingdale visited leading geosynthetics manufacturer, TERRAM, which is based on the Blackwater Trading Estate in Maldon. TERRAM, which is part of the Berry Plastics Group, supplies specialty Geosynthetics and materials for the landscape and construction markets. In particular, it manufactures a range of products which can help protect, manage or prevent flooding. John was […]
John and Google visit Maldon Primary School
John Whittingdale visited Maldon Primary School to see the presentation at assembly to pupils by the Google Legends Tour. Deputy Head Teacher, Lea Tyler, welcomed Mr Whittingdale and the Google team to the school. The tour aims to keep children safe online by giving them the tools they need to make the internet work for […]
John Whittingdale launches South East Local Enterprise Partnership Growth Hub and Creative Prospectus
MPs from across the region have added their support to the South East Business Growth Hub and Creative Prospectus at a joint launch event hosted by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SE LEP) and sponsored by Jackie Doyle-Price MP at the House of Commons. The event on Monday afternoon (March 14) saw the Rt […]
St Cedds
John Whittingdale visited St Cedd’s Primary School, Bradwell on Sea, with Vicky Ford MEP. John met Pauline Ward, Headteacher, to discuss potential opportunities arising from the possible development of a new nuclear power station at Bradwell financed and operated by China General Nuclear. The school is considering employing a Mandarin teacher in conjunction with Ormiston […]