Essex Youth Assembly
John Whittingdale met members of the new Essex Youth Assembly at County Hall, Chelmsford. The Assembly has been set up by Essex County Council and is intended to give young people a voice in matters affecting the County. John is pictured with members from Maldon and Chelmsford.
Opening of Farmers Market
John Whittingdale opened a new Farmers Market to be held at Danbury Sports and Social Centre on the first Saturday of every month between 9.00am and 1.00pm. The market included stalls from many local producers including Althorne beef, lamb from Gate Farm, Steeple, pork from Wicks Manor Farm and goats’s milk and cheese from Mundon […]
Carol Service in Burnham
John Whittingdale read a lesson at the Civic Carol Service in St Mary’s Church, Burnham on Crouch. Pictured are Rod Eastham, David McNeill (Town Clerk), David Stevenson (Head Teacher St Peter’s School), Rev Tony Jones, Cllr John Smith, Canon Hugh Beavan and Cllr Peter Elliott (Mayor of Burnham).
Opening of Dream 107fm
Visit to Burnham County Primary School
John joins staff and pupils at Burnham County Primary School. John Whittingdale recently visited Burnham County Primary School in Dunkirk Road, Burnham on Crouch. John was given a tour of the school and was able to participate in the pupils’ art lessons. John is pictured here with Cllr Peter Elliott, Mayor of Burnham, Mrs Pam […]
Petition in support of Maldon Post Box
John Whittingdale received a petition of over 400 signatures from Mrs Jacqueline Yaxley, proprietor of Jabberwocky in Maldon High Street. The petition called on the Royal Mail to retain the existing collecting box in the High Street , which was closed when the Post Office was relocated to the rear of Budgens. John Whittingdlae has […]
Meeting with Local Police
John Whittingdale received a briefing on local policing issues from District Commander, Chief Inspector Craig Robertson. John said: “I congratulate the local police on their success in keeping the levels of crime in the District among the lowest in the country. However, more needs to be done to tackle the problems of vandalism and youth […]
Opening of new Impamark Offices
Opening of new offices at Impamark, Burnham.
Essex Police proposals
John’s views on the Government’s proposal to merge the Essex Police with the forces covering Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. I attended the launch of the referendum campaign on the Government’s proposal to merge the Essex Police with the forces covering Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. This has been organised by the Police Authority and County Council and is […]
Visit to Buddies Children’s Centre
John Whittingdale visited Buddies Children’s Centre in Poulton Close, Maldon to open the new £60,000 extension. Founded by the Maldon District Handicapped Children’s Association, Buddies is a day care centre for pre-school children, many of whom suffer from disabilities. The extension, which was funded with the support of the National Lottery, will allow the centre […]