Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, attends public meeting to discuss NHS Mid and South Essex’s plans to close St Peter’s hospital in Maldon and relocate services
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, arranged a public meeting, in conjunction with the Mayor of Maldon, at the Plume Academy, to discuss the Trust’s recent proposals to close St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon, and their plans to relocate services from Maldon to Brentwood and Braintree. The meeting was held in the largest venue in Maldon yet still could not hold […]
Horizon Scandal
A number of my constituents have contacted me about the Post Office/Horizon IT scandal. Like many of my Parliamentary colleagues across the House, I am appalled by the treatment of the sub-postmasters who were accused of theft based on flawed evidence from the Horizon IT system. Victims’ accounts of the impact of these prosecutions are […]
NHS Mid and South Essex invite residents to attend a series of events to share their views on proposed changes to NHS services
NHS Mid and South Essex have recently published the details of a series of upcoming events, whereby residents in Maldon and elsewhere can share their views with the trust on proposed changes to health services in the area. Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, would like to make his constituents in Maldon aware of […]
CAMRA Campaign
I have had a number of constituents contact me about pubs and beer and particularly CAMRA – Campaign for Real Ale. I have always believed that pubs make an important contribution to our culture – fostering a sense of place and community – and the UK economy. The Government’s ‘Brexit Pubs Guarantee’ confirms the alcohol […]
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon signs the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment
This week Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who were murdered during the Holocaust as well as paying tribute to the extraordinary Holocaust survivors who work tirelessly to educate young people today. Holocaust […]
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, to hold a public meeting on Friday 9th February, in response to the proposed closure of St Peter’s Hospital
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, was very sad and disappointed to hear the news of the proposed closure of St Peter’s Hospital and the relocation of services currently provided there. Sir John is very much aware of the distress caused and the huge strength of feeling that exists amongst his Maldon constituents and […]
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon pledges to support YMCA England and Wales
YMCA is the oldest and largest youth charity in the world, founded in 1844, and operates out of 85 local branches supporting young people and local communities and Sir John is proud to be partnered with them and their work. Sir John Whittingdale today expressed his support for the YMCA’s campaign to put young people’s priorities on the agenda for […]
Proposed closure of St Peter’s Hospital
When, last year, the local NHS announced that they were moving some services from St Peter’s, we were all assured that these changes reflected the immediate needs of the service for the winter period, were temporary in nature and would only affect inpatient provision. I therefore accepted that, in the interests of staff and quality of patient […]
Sir John Whittingdale presented the British Council International School Award certificate to senior staff from St Mary’s Church of England Primary School
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, presented a certificate to Headteacher, Mrs Geraldine Denham-Hale and International Co-ordinator, Samantha Battson of St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, in Burnham on Crouch, at a ceremony in Parliament today. The certificate marked the Reaccreditation of their British Council International School Award. The International School Award rewards […]
Sir John Whittingdale visits Heathcote Preparatory School and Nursery
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, today visited Heathcote Preparatory School and Nursery in Danbury to meet pupils, staff and parents. Sir John discussed the progress of the school with its Headteacher, Mrs Samantha Scott and other teachers before meeting members of the School Council and answering their questions. He was then given a […]