NHS at a local and national level
A number of constituents have been in touch with me about various concerns relating to the NHS. It is the case that the NHS nationally has been under sustained pressure with the number of people aged over 80 rising by 340,000, and life expectancy rising by 12 months in the last six years alone. As […]
Voting to trigger Article 50 in Parliament
A number of constituents have been in touch with me about how I would vote if the Supreme Court deem that Members of Parliament must decide whether Article 50 should be triggered. As you may be aware, I campaigned for Britain to Leave the EU in the referendum. If a vote on triggering Article 50 […]
John congratulates Site Manager of St Luke’s Park development
John recently attended NHBC’s Parliamentary event celebrating the Pride in the Job winners across the country and was particularly pleased to have the opportunity to congratulate the Site Manager of the recently completed St Luke’s Park development, Mick Montgomery, who won Pride in the Job Seal of Excellence Award at the NHBC East Regional Finals.
John meets with Officers at Maldon Police Station
John Whittingdale met Chief Inspector Ronnie Egan, Divisional Commander of Chelmsford and Maldon Policing Area, to discuss local policing issues including the levels of crime, police cover and the possible relocation of Maldon Police Station to the offices of Maldon District Council. John Whittingdale said: “The Maldon and Chelmsford area remains one of the safest […]
21st Century Fox bid to acquire the remaining shareholding in Sky
A number of constituents have been in touch with me about various concerns relating to the bid by 21st Century Fox to acquire the remaining shareholding in Sky. As you will be aware, when the previous bid was made by News Corp, the matter was referred to Ofcom who gave clearance for the bid to […]
Pienarr’s Politics Show, BBC Radio 5 Live, 18th December
John appeared on the Radio 5 Live Show, Pienaar’s Polices, hosted by John Pienaar. Joined by the impressionist, Rory Bremner, The Times’ Tim Montgomerie and fomer adviser to Boris Johnson, Jo Tanner, John and guests took a look back at all what has happened politically in 2016 and ahead to the inauguration of President – Elect Trump in January.
John opens 100th new home built by Chelmer Housing Partnership
John Whittingdale opened the 100th new home built by Chelmer Housing Partnership in the Maldon District. The house in Reminder Close off Park Drive is one of a development consisting of 27 affordable homes to rent and 12 homes for shared ownership. CHP currently has (approximately) 9,000 properties throughout Essex and is working to have […]
John appointed to Exiting the European Union Committee
John has been selected by colleagues in Parliament to become a member of the influential Exiting the European Union Committee which was set up by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of the Department for Exiting the European Union and matters falling within the responsibilities of associated public bodies. The committee features […]
John lends suppport to David Randall Fundraiser
John was pleased to lend his support to the David Randall Foundation The David Randall Foundation was conceived by members of Maldon Cricket Club in February 2012 when David Randall, a member of the club since the age of 6, was diagnosed as having terminal cancer. The Charity aims to encourage dedicated people to pursue […]
John attends speed awareness day in Burnham
John attended a road safety awareness day in Burnham. The event which was organised outside the Co-op in Burnham saw the Essex Police roads policing team, Burnham speed watch group and the Safer Essex Roads Partnership on hand to answer any questions. Following a fatal crash in Southminster in April and a serious crash in Bradwell […]