Echoes of History Show
Sunday 13th August Sir John Whittingdale attended the Essex HMVA Echoes of History Show, at the Living Memorial at White House Farm, Rettendon. Echoes of History is an annual show ran by the Essex Historic Military Vehicles Association, and is the premier living history and military vehicles show in Eat Anglia. HMVA is a charity, […]
Visit to Cousins
4th August 2023 Sir John Whittingdale visited Cousins UK in Galliford Road Industrial Estate, Maldon. Having been started by Anthony Cousins’ father as a small watch repairers in East London, the company moved to Maldon and is now Europe’s largest wholesaler of watch parts, tools and equipment to the watch repair trade. It holds over 12 […]
Essex Police meeting
28th July 2023 Sir John Whittingdale met Chief Superintendent Stuart Weaver, North Essex Division Commander for Essex Police to discuss local policing issues. Following the recruitment of another 900 officers, Essex Police now has 3,750 officers, the largest it has been in its 182 year history. This has enabled the Community Police teams covering Maldon, Southminster […]
DCMS Questions
Thursday 20th July Sir John Whittingdale was in the Chamber today for Department for Culture, Media and Sport Questions. This is his second OPQs as Minister for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries. He answered questions on the Arts and Culture Sector, BBC Local Radio, and the license fee. For a full summary of all the […]
Women and Equalities, Misogyny in Music inquiry
Sir John Whittingdale gave evidence in the Women and Equalities Select Committee today, for their inquiry into Misogyny in Music. As the Minister for Media, Tourism and Creative Industry, John is aware that women in the music industry often experience discrimination, workplace bullying, and inappropriate interactions from colleagues- which is unacceptable. John spoke about how […]
Extra funding for schools
Sir John Whittingdale MP strongly welcomes the Government’s recent announcement that schools in England are being allocated £60bn of funding, in 2024-2025, taking funding to its highest ever level in history. Mainstream schools will now receive an average of around £6,000 per pupil, ensuring that every child will benefit from a world class education. This […]
Visit to Plume Academy
14th July Sir John Whittingdale visited the Plume Academy for a meeting with Carl Wakefield, Executive Principal, prior to his leaving the post. John and Carl discussed the plans to expand the school to accommodate the growing number of families moving to Maldon as well as the progress made under his headship. During his visit, John also took part […]
Burnham Rotary Club Charity Ramble
1st July Sir John Whittingdale officially started the Rotary Club Of Burnham on Crouch ‘s inaugural Volunteer Ramble. The ramble began at All Saints Creeksea and consisted of 1 2.5 mile or 4 mile walk. Volunteers participating in the Ramble had obtained sponsorship to benefit a range of local charities and it is intended that it […]
Opening Pocknells at Old Maldon Police Station
30th June 2023 Sir John Whittingdale cut the ribbon to open the new premises of Pocknells in the Old Maldon Police Station. Pocknells, an accountancy firm already based in South Woodham Ferrers, acquired the Old Police Station in Maldon High Street and have converted it into modern new offices while retaining the original features of the […]
London Tech Week
Sir John Whittingdale was invited to make a keynote speech at London Tech Week in his role as Minister for Data and Digital Infrastructure in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Sir John spoke about how the UK will continue to be a global leader in the telecoms sector, by ensuring that everyone, no […]