Clayhill Vineyard finalist in Rural Oscars
Congratulated Clayhill Vineyard near Althorne on reaching the regional finals of the Countryside Alliance Awards, recognising its contribution to local food, farming and the rural economy.
February Newsletter
Introduction The first few weeks of this year have been very busy. Internationally, events in Ukraine and in the Middle East, both heavily affected by the attitude of the newly inaugurated President Trump, have made the world even less stable and more dangerous. As a member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee and the OSCE […]
Wind Farm Consultation
Attended a presentation on proposals for a new wind farm on the Dengie Peninsula, encouraging residents to engage with the consultation and ensuring local views are considered in the planning process.
Critical National Infrastructure
Meeting with the Armed Forces Minister to discuss protecting critical undersea infrastructure following reports of Russian activity near UK waters and growing security concerns.
English Devolution and Local Government
Sir John challenges plans to reorganise local government and questioning the impact on Maldon’s local representation and decision-making.
Gigabit Broadband in Maldon
Welcomed progress on Gigabit broadband rollout in Maldon, with thousands of homes set to benefit from faster connectivity under Project Gigabit, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach communities.
Meeting with Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner
Concerns over police funding in Essex, warning that rising costs could lead to cuts to PCSOs and urging the Government to provide fair funding and review the national formula.
Firearms licence fees
Sir John oppose proposed shotgun licence fee increases, warning they are disproportionate and place unfair financial pressure on rural communities.
Sir John Whittingdale MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment
This week Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, and in doing so pledged his commitment to marking Holocaust Memorial Day – honouring those who were murdered during the Holocaust as well as paying tribute to the extraordinary Holocaust survivors who work tirelessly to educate young people today. […]
Foreign Interference in British Politics
A number of people have contacted me regarding the role of influential figures like Elon Musk, and the safeguarding of our democracy. I appreciate the importance of addressing these issues and my constituents’ commitment to defending democratic values and prioritising the welfare of victims of heinous crimes such as grooming gangs. However, I must respectfully […]