Patron of Home Start Maldon
John Whittingdale has recently become Patron of Home Start Maldon, a charity offering support to young families. Active throughout the Maldon District, Home Start’s volunteers provide free support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under five. Families are visited regularly in their own homes by volunteers who have ass had […]
Visit to Bradwell Nuclear Power Station
John visits Bradwell Power Station. John Whittingdale recently met with Ray Jepps, new Station Manager of Bradwell Nuclear Power Station, to discuss progress on decommissioning. Bradwell, which ceased generation in 2002, has recently recommenced the process of removing the fuel rods from the two reactors. These are then sent to Sellafield for disposal. This stage […]
Visit to Select Window and Door Systems Ltd in Maldon
John Whittingdale recently visited Select Window and Door Systems Ltd in Galliford Road, Maldon. One of the fastest growing companies in Maldon, Select manufactures up to 2,500 frames per week and is now seeking to double production. Seen here with District Council Chairman, Cllr John Archer, and Select Managing Director, Jeff Cole, John discussed the […]
South of England Show
Visit to Bradwell Power Station
John attends the Bradwell Business Breakfast. Pictured with John Whittingdale are: Peter Wright Station Manager of Bradwell and a representative of the Department of Trade and Industry, Richard Griffin.
Visit to Larkrise Primary School
John Whittingdale attends Larkrise Primary School, Great Baddow John performs the official opening of the extension to Larkrise Primary School in Great Baddow, at the invitation of the Headteacher and Governors.
New play area in Heybridge
John Whittingdale recently helped to start work on the new play area in Oak Tree Meadow, Heybridge. Pictured with John Whittingdale are Cllr John Archer, Chairman of Maldon District Council, Cllr Mike Wilson, Chairman of Heybridge Parish Council, Mrs Kay Ryder, project organiser and Cllr Mrs Julia Peel. Speaking at the […]
Plans for Broomfield Hospital
John Whittingdale was recently briefed by the Chairman and Chief Executive of Mid Essex Hospitals Trust on plans for the redevelopment and extension of Broomfield Hospital. The Trust will shortly be choosing the preferred bidder following widespread consultation on the two alternative schemes. John said: ” I am delighted that it looks like plans to […]
Representing local parents
John represents local parents in their concern about standards at St Peter’s School, Burnham. Following concerns about poor results at St Peter’s High School in Burnham on Crouch and approaches from the parents of current and future pupils, John Whittingdale asked the Chief Inspector of Schools to arrange an early inspection. Following this, St Peter’s […]
Great Leighs Racecourse
John Whittingdale was a guest at Great Leighs which will be the first new horse racecourse in nearly a century. It is also vying to be chosen as the site for equestrian events of the London Olympic bid is successful. During his visit Mr Whittingdale met John Holmes, the owner of the site to discuss […]