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 […]
The Swan Pub Mini-Beer Festival
The Swan pub in Little Totham held a mini-beer festival to raise funds for projects in the village. John joined villagers to send up balloons in an attempt to send them across the world to raise funds. The fundraiser was organized by John and Valerie Pascoe who run the pub. The event […]
Tesco Computers for Schools
John Whittingdale presents computer equipment to local schools. John Whittingdale MP gathered with children from across Maldon at the local Tesco store. He was on hand to participate in the Computers for Schools program which allows children to collect vouchers and exchange them for computer equipment for their school. For the more than £14,000 collected […]
Children’s Photographic Contest
John Whittingdale MP awards prizes for a children’s photographic contest at the Burnham Museum. The children took part in a contest, organized by the Burnham and Dengie Focus Group, to take photos of their favourite places in the Dengie Hundred. The contest formed part of the feedback process for the groups consultation on the area’s […]
Opening of birthing pool at St Peter’s Hospital
John Whittingdale MP was at St. Peter’s Hospital on Valentine’s Day to officially open the only birthing pool in mid-Essex. The pool was installed in a delivery room at the hospital months ago, but before now, it has only been used for labour pain relief. Since the hospital now has a trained midwife for water […]