National Bus Strategy
As we recover from this pandemic, it is right that we create better, greener, and more accessible bus services for all. Everyone deserves to have access to cheap, reliable and quick bus journeys. That is why I am pleased that the Government has made better buses a central focus for levelling up and building back […]
UK Parliament Week 2021
UK Parliament Week (UKPW) is a celebration of people power. UK Parliament Week is coming up in November, and is an excellent opportunity to learn more about our political system here in the UK. Last year, almost a million people took part in UK Parliament Week Activities, over every region of the UK and in […]
E Scooters and concerns for visually impaired
The Department for Transport (DfT) is running a series of electric scooter trials in select areas across the country. The trials will run for twelve months, allowing the Government to investigate the true benefits and costs of electric scooters. E-scooters could ease the burden on the transport network and, in light of the Coronavirus, help […]
Environmental Impact of HS2
I have received many emails from constituents who are worried about the environmental impact of HS2. However, it is the case that HS2 will play an important role in the UK’s transition to a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. I understand that HS2 will offer some of the lowest carbon emissions per passenger km, seven […]
9,000 affordable new homes in the East of England
This week the government announced £8.6 billion of funding for our Affordable Homes Programme, which will help build more good-quality affordable housing and create jobs across the country as we build back better. The total £8.6 billion investment across England will help to build 119,000 new affordable homes, including 57,000 for ownership, 29,600 for social […]
August Update
Although Parliament has been in recess since July, my work has continued as normal during what has been a very busy month. I am sure that many will have been saddened by President Biden’s decision to withdraw American forces from Afghanistan, and Parliament was recalled on 18 August for a special session to debate the […]
Primrose Meadow
I am very much aware that Primrose Meadow is valued by many in the community and shares your concern about reports that it could be used for housing. I believe that the Meadow currently provides a much needed green space in the town and, while there may be a case for a community facility there, on […]
GP access in Maldon
I have recently been contacted by a number of constituents who have experienced difficulties accessing GP services locally. As a patient registered at a local surgery who has used primary care during the pandemic, I have seen first-hand the incredible job that GP surgeries have done in some very difficult and challenging circumstances. Locally, GP surgeries have […]
New Testing Centre in Maldon
I was very pleased to learn that NHS Test and Trace are opening a new testing centre for Maldon residents in the Blackwater Leisure Centre Car Park. Although those who come into close contact with someone who has tested positive no longer have to self-isolate if they are double vaccinated or under 18, it is […]
John opens new offices for HomeInstead
On Monday 16th August, John Whittingdale opened the new offices for HomeInstead in South Woodham Ferrers. HomeInstead provides personal care allowing elderly people to continue living in their own homes. Part of a national network, the South Woodham Ferrers office covers South Woodham, the Dengie Peninsula and Rayleigh, adjoining the existing offices in Chelmsford and […]