Opening of Dream 107fm
Visit to Burnham County Primary School
John joins staff and pupils at Burnham County Primary School. John Whittingdale recently visited Burnham County Primary School in Dunkirk Road, Burnham on Crouch. John was given a tour of the school and was able to participate in the pupils’ art lessons. John is pictured here with Cllr Peter Elliott, Mayor of Burnham, Mrs Pam […]
Petition in support of Maldon Post Box
John Whittingdale received a petition of over 400 signatures from Mrs Jacqueline Yaxley, proprietor of Jabberwocky in Maldon High Street. The petition called on the Royal Mail to retain the existing collecting box in the High Street , which was closed when the Post Office was relocated to the rear of Budgens. John Whittingdlae has […]
Meeting with Local Police
John Whittingdale received a briefing on local policing issues from District Commander, Chief Inspector Craig Robertson. John said: “I congratulate the local police on their success in keeping the levels of crime in the District among the lowest in the country. However, more needs to be done to tackle the problems of vandalism and youth […]
Opening of new Impamark Offices
Opening of new offices at Impamark, Burnham.
Essex Police proposals
John’s views on the Government’s proposal to merge the Essex Police with the forces covering Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. I attended the launch of the referendum campaign on the Government’s proposal to merge the Essex Police with the forces covering Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. This has been organised by the Police Authority and County Council and is […]
Visit to Buddies Children’s Centre
John Whittingdale visited Buddies Children’s Centre in Poulton Close, Maldon to open the new £60,000 extension. Founded by the Maldon District Handicapped Children’s Association, Buddies is a day care centre for pre-school children, many of whom suffer from disabilities. The extension, which was funded with the support of the National Lottery, will allow the centre […]
Raising money for Farleigh Hospice
John Whittingdale helped to raise money for Farleigh Hospice John Whittingdale helped to raise money for Farleigh Hospice by pouring custard on Cllr Miriam Lewis, Chairman of Heybridge Parish Council, and Emily, a pupil at the Plume School. The initiative was organised by John Warner, Managing Director of Boddingtons, as part of Tea at 3 […]
John opens Kirk Mews
John opens Kirk Mews, accommodation for the over 55s in the village. John Whittingdale opened Kirk Mews, Althorne. Kirk Mews is a development of 14 close care bungalows for the over 55s adjacent to Mansion House Residential Home. These are sold on a leasehold basis and bespoke care packages are available to residents provided from […]
Visit to St Mary’s CE Primary School
John Whittingdale visited St Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Burnham on Crouch to talk to head teacher, Mrs Geraldine Denham-Hale, staff and pupils. John is pictured with the Mayor of Burnham, Cllr Peter Elliott and children learning about different countries of the world.