Rt Hon Sir John Whittingdale OBE MP

Member of Parliament for Maldon

Local News & Constituency Visits

This page brings together local news and constituency updates from Sir John Whittingdale OBE MP, including visits to schools, businesses, charities, community groups and local events. It is a record of ongoing work across the constituency—listening to residents, supporting local priorities, and highlighting the organisations and people who make our area thrive.

Farleigh Hospice

Sir John Whittingdale visits Farleigh Hospice, praises the dedication of staff and volunteers, raises concerns about funding pressures, and calls on the Government to provide greater support for hospice care.

Chillies

Sir John Whittingdale joins staff and customers in celebrating 20 years of Chillies Indian Fusion Restaurant in South Woodham Ferrers, recognising its longstanding contribution to the local community and hospitality sector.

Wolsey Park Woodham School

Sir John Whittingdale visits the Wolsey Park Woodham School construction site, highlighting the urgent need for specialist SEND school places and supporting expanded educational provision across Mid Essex.

Times Radio “It’s a Constituency Knockout”

With Times Radio, Sir John discusses constituency politics, campaigning and voter engagement. He shares about the role of MPs in connecting national issues with constituent concerns.

Southminster Festival of Music

Sir John presented a prize to a junior choir at the Southminster Competitive Festival of Music and celebrating participants and organisers for their contributions.

The Maldon Mud Race

Raising £30,000 for local charities, The Maldon Mud race took place recently.

Charity Bet Campaign in Coral, Maldon

Sir John Whittingdale visits Coral to support the Betting and Gaming Council Charity Bet Campaign, to help raise funds for local carers.

New District Commander for Chelmsford and Maldon

Sir John met new District Commander Chief Inspector Aaron Homatopoulos, hearing about local policing and the broader work Essex Police do in the community.

Churchill’s Fish and Chips

With HospitalityUK, Sir John visits Churchill’s Fish and Chips, a four-generation local family business since 1923, seeing firsthand the challenges high street restaurants face.

South Woodham Ferrers Men’s Shed

Sir John visits South Woodham Ferrers Men’s Shed, meeting Chair John Bevan to discuss new premises and fundraising, learning firsthand about the organisation’s work to foster friendship, creativity, and community spirit.

Heybridge Flood Alleviation Scheme

Sir John Whittingdale celebrates the Environment Agency’s £507,000 investment in the Heybridge Flood Alleviation Scheme, noting it as an important step to address persistent flooding concerns for local residents.

Call of the Wild Zoo

Visit to Call of the Wild Zoo to mark English Tourism Week. Sir John met with the Zoo Directors to discuss their work and some of the issues they face.