Bradwell Power Station
John Whittingdale visited the Bradwell site to see progress in decommissioning the old power station. John was accompanied by Vicky Ford MEP and met Scott Raish, Site Director. (pictured). The site is following an accelerated decommissioning programme and is now in the Care and Maintenance phase. John went on the roof of one of the […]
Elmwood Primary School
John Whittingdale visited Elmwood School in South Woodham Ferrers to talk to pupils about his work both as the local Member of Parliament and as a member of the Government. His visit coincided with a themed week at the school on British Values.
Downham Primary School
John Whittingdale visited Downham Primary School to talk to pupils about his work as a member of Parliament and a member of the Cabinet. John spoke at the morning assembly and then presented badges and certificates to the newly elected members of the School Council. The School said: All week, the students of Downham had […]
Sailing Barge Thistle
John Whittingdale raised a pennant on board Sailing Barge Thistle at Hythe Quay, Maldon, to mark her receipt of Eastern Regional Flagship status from National Historic Ships UK. Thistle is celebrating her 120th Birthday having been built in 1895 by William Hamilton & Co of Port Glasgow, and is the only Thames Sailing Barge to […]
Armed Forces Day
John Whittingdale joined hundreds of people including many Forces Veterans who gathered in the sunshine at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome on Saturday to pay tribute to the nation’s Armed Forces at Maldon District Council’s Armed Forces Day. In support of the event many vintage and modern aircraft flew in, including a rare 1930s Aeronca […]
Danbury Pre School
John Whittingdale attended the Danbury Pre-School 50th Anniversary Village Fayre on Dawson’s Playing Fields at Danbury Sports Club. John is pictured with organiser, Sarah Clarkson-Reid and Manager, Charlotte Jones.
Superfast Broadband
More than 2.5 million homes and businesses can now benefit from superfast broadband as a result of the Government’s nationwide rollout. Latest official statistics show that as of 31 March 2015 an additional 2,411,395 properties are now able to access superfast speeds thanks to the Government’s £1.7bn investment programme. This means that with the project […]
Dengie Enterprise Support Service
The new Dengie Enterprise Support service was officially launched on Friday 27 March, with John Whittingdale among those showing their support for the initiative. Made possible with funding from the Magnox Socio-economic Scheme through the Bradwell Legacy Partnership, Dengie Enterprise Support will bring fully funded business support and training to new and existing businesses on […]
Dementia Fundraising Coffee Morning
John Whittingdale attended the coffee and cake morning organised by D-Caf: the Dengie Dementia Cafe and Activity Group in the Town Council offices, Burnham on Crouch. The morning was organised to support the work of Admiral Nurses who are specialist dementia nurses. John is pictured with Mayor of Burnham, Cllr Ron Pratt, Cllr Mrs Babs […]
Beer Champion Award
John, who champions Britain’s beer industry, has been honoured with a unique award in Parliament. He was presented with a certificate and souvenir pump clip by the British Beer & Pub Association and SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers. The special award is a joint initiative from the BBPA and SIBA, who wanted to recognise […]