Cages for Farm Animals

A number of constituents have contacted me about the use of cages for farm animals. I appreciate your concern for animal welfare, which is an issue I take seriously, and I am grateful for your commitment to improving the lives of animals in our farming systems. The UK has long been recognized as a leader […]
Sir John Whittingdale holds roundtable discussion with key figures to discuss the future of bus services in Maldon

On Friday, 13th September, Sir John and Dame Priti met with members of Essex County Council, Maldon District Council, transport providers, and Bus User Groups to discuss the pressing issues around bus services in the Maldon District. The meeting was organised by Sir John and Cllr Jane Fleming following the Arrow Group going into administration […]
Sir John Whittingdale visits St Andrew’s Church in Althorne

Sir John Whittingdale joined members of the Parochial Church Council and others at St Andrew’s Church, Althorne to celebrate the success of their application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. St Andrew’s Church dates back to the 14th century but ground movement has led to large cracks appearing and the building is no longer usable. As […]
Sir John Whittingdale holds meetings with the newly appointed Chief Executive of NHS Mid and South Essex ICB

Sir John Whittingdale MP has had two meetings in the past week with Tom Abell, newly appointed Chief Executive of Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board, to discuss the consultation on proposed changes to services provided at St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon. The first meeting on 6th September was at St Peter’s with representatives of the […]
Sir John Whittingdale MP tables Early Day Motion opposing the implementation of Labour’s cut to the Winter Fuel Allowance

Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, along with 57 other Conservative signatories (as seen below), has tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) calling for the annulment of Labour’s forthcoming policy to abolish the Winter Fuel Payment to our nation’s pensioners, due to come into law ahead of the coming winter. Sir John wishes to reiterate […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, attends Maldon District summit meeting

Sir John Whittingdale took part in a summit meeting of interested authorities to discuss the future of the Maldon District. The meeting took place in Maldon Town Hall and was attended by leaders and members of Essex County Council, Maldon District Council, Mid and South Essex NHS and Maldon Town Council. Discussion focussed on future […]
Sir John Whittingdale visits the Big Summer Party at Heybridge Primary School

Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, recently visited the Big Summer Party at Heybridge Primary School organised for local children under the Conservative Government’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme. The programme is run by Andrew and Holly Fry of Little Sportsters Coaching which is based in Maldon: https://www.lsccoaching.com The Holiday Activities and Food Programme was […]
July Update

General Election 2024 This is my first newsletter since the General Election. I was delighted to be re-elected to serve a further term as Member of Parliament for Maldon and would like to thank all my constituents who gave me their support. It is a huge privilege to be elected to Parliament and I will […]
Winter Fuel Payment

I have had a number of constituents contact me about the Chancellor’s recent decision to remove Winter Fuel Payments from older people. I am appalled that one of tne of the first acts of this Government has been to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment for millions of pensioners. Unless in receipt of pension credit or […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, visits Action for Family Carers Centre

Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, visited the Action for Family Carers Centre at Brickhouse Farm Community Centre, Maldon, with Mayor of Maldon, Cllr Andrew Lay. Cllr Lay presented a cheque on behalf of the Mayor’s Charities Appeal. Sir John met Chair, Kath Vale, and members of staff and volunteers (pictured below) as well as […]