Pylons
I have had a number of constituents contact me about the imposition Pylons in our area. I am a member of the OFFSET group of MPs who are campaigning against these plans. The Great Grid Upgrade is an enormous and necessary upgrade to our electricity grid to serve the UK’s growing energy needs – long […]
Sir John Whittingdale and Dame Priti Patel write to the new Health Secretary, urging action on St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon
Following the recent General Election, Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon and Dame Priti Patel, MP for Witham, have written a joint letter to the newly appointed Labour Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting. They did so urging him and the new Labour Government to make the matter of St Peter’s […]
Pancreatic Cancer
I have had a number of constituents contact me about support for people affected by pancreatic cancer. The UK ranks 15th out of 16 European countries for five-year pancreatic cancer survival, so it is clear that more must be done to reduce the survival gap between pancreatic cancer and other cancers. For pancreatic cancer in particular, […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, invites Lord Mendoza to visit heritage sites in Maldon
Sir John Whittingdale, Member of Parliament for Maldon, invited Lord Mendoza, Chair of Historic England, to visit two of the nationally important heritage sites in the Maldon District, both of which have received financial support from Historic England. Lord Mendoza was accompanied by Tony Calladine, East of England Director of Historic England. Lord Mendoza visited […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, addresses ongoing BT broadband problems in his constituency
Sir John Whittingdale MP is aware that there has been significant disruption to broadband connectivity in his constituency affecting areas such as Maylandsea, Latchindon and Tillingham. Sir John understands and sympathises that that the recent theft of broadband cable has and will continue to obstruct many of his constituents from going about their daily business, […]
Draft Report of NHS Mid and South Essex Public Consultation
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, is please to inform his constituents that a draft report has been produced in relation to NHS Mid and South Essex’s proposals to close St Peter’s Hospital and to relocate maternity and inpatient facilities to Braintree and Brentwood respectively. The report was been conducted by Stand, an independent organisation that specialise […]
Abortion
I have had a number of constituents contact me about the issue of abortion. Whilst I oppose abortion based on sex selection, I am not “anti abortion” as I believe that there are circumstances when it is right to assist a woman terminate and unwanted pregnancy. However, it is not something which I believe should be […]
Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
I have had a number of constituents contact me about motor neurone disease (MND) I am aware that motor neurone disease is a cruel and devastating condition and I am unrelenting in my commitment to support both the people living with this condition, and the brilliant minds across Britain who are working in the hope it […]
Chelmsford City Council’s Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) is now open to applications
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, is pleased to inform those of his constituents it concerns, that Chelmsford City Council’s Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) is now open to applications. This initiative seeks to support capital projects that improve productivity and strengthen rural economies and communities. Specifically, the fund aims to support new and existing […]
Hospice Funding
I have had a number of constituents contact me about hospice funding. I was proud to stand on a manifesto in the recent election with the specific pledge to continue delivering high-quality palliative care services and supporting children’s and adults’ hospices. I am encouraged by the progress that was made in the last Parliament. It […]