Meeting with new Chief Constable
John Whittingdale held a meeting with the new Chief Constable of Essex, Roger Bacon, to discuss policing issues. In particular, John raised with Mr Baker the concern felt in Burnham on Crouch about the lack of police presence and the problems caused by young hooligans. The Chief Constable explained his priorities which were to release […]
St Barnabus Pre-School 25th
On 25 July, John Whittingdale joined in the celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of St Barnabas Pre-School in Maylandsea. John is pictured outside St Luke’s Hall with a number of the staff who had dressed up for the occasion.
Princess Royal visits Burnham
John Whittingdale was among the local dignitaries who greeted Princess Anne on her recent visit to the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Burnham on Crouch. HRH Princess Anne was attending the Classic Yacht Regatta which is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Royal Corinthian One Design yacht. Among those also pictured are Mr Martin Makey, […]
Chelmsford Hospital Radio
John Whittingdale visited Hospital Radio Chelmsford as part of the Broomfield Weekend on 10th June. HRC broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to the patients at St John’s, St Peter’s and Broomfield Hospitals. Seen here with Programme Controller, Dave Abrey, on the mobile unit outside Broomfield Hospital, John visited Wards B2 and […]
Crouch Valley Train Line
Following concerns expressed by constituents John meets with company bosses. John Whittingdale has met Tim Clarke, Managing Director of One railway, and Theo Steel, Projects Director to discuss the standard of service on the Crouch Valley line serving North Fambridge, Althorne, Burnham and Southminster. John Whittingdale raised the problems caused to many commuters by the […]
Meeting with Mid Essex Highways Department
John Whittingdale recently had a meeting with Julie Martyn, Highways Area Manager for Mid Essex, to discuss road transport issues. In particular, they discussed the roadworks on the A414 through Danbury which will necessitate the closure of the road for 12 weeks from 11th April. John was keen to ensure that […]
Marine Lake in Promenade Park
John Whittingdale has been working with Maldon District Council and the Friends of the Prom to try to find identify the best option for the future of the Marine Lake in Maldon’s Promenade Park. John recently arranged a meeting between the Regional Director of the Health and Safety Executive and Maldon District Council to discuss […]
Patron of Home Start Maldon
John Whittingdale has recently become Patron of Home Start Maldon, a charity offering support to young families. Active throughout the Maldon District, Home Start’s volunteers provide free support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under five. Families are visited regularly in their own homes by volunteers who have ass had […]
Visit to Bradwell Nuclear Power Station
John visits Bradwell Power Station. John Whittingdale recently met with Ray Jepps, new Station Manager of Bradwell Nuclear Power Station, to discuss progress on decommissioning. Bradwell, which ceased generation in 2002, has recently recommenced the process of removing the fuel rods from the two reactors. These are then sent to Sellafield for disposal. This stage […]
Visit to Select Window and Door Systems Ltd in Maldon
John Whittingdale recently visited Select Window and Door Systems Ltd in Galliford Road, Maldon. One of the fastest growing companies in Maldon, Select manufactures up to 2,500 frames per week and is now seeking to double production. Seen here with District Council Chairman, Cllr John Archer, and Select Managing Director, Jeff Cole, John discussed the […]