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.

SURVEY OF HEALTHCARE IN MALDON

Call for Maldon, Dengie and South Woodham Ferrers residents to share experiences of accessing healthcare through an independent University of Warwick survey to help inform future local services and improvements.

Grand National Charity Bet Campaign

Visit to Coral in Maldon to support the Grand National Charity Bet Campaign, backing a local charity and highlighting community fundraising linked to the event.

Limebrook Primary School and Nursery Opening

Official opening of Limebrook Primary School and Nursery in Maldon, welcoming new education provision for the town and recognising the work of partners involved in delivering the project.

MALDON BANKING HUB

Confirmed plans for a banking hub in Maldon following Santander’s closure, ensuring continued access to cash and in-person banking services for residents and businesses.

Closure of Santander Branch in Maldon

Confirmed plans for a banking hub in Maldon following Santander’s closure, ensuring continued access to cash and in-person banking services for residents and businesses.

Breakfast Meeting with NFU Branch

Met local NFU members in Purleigh to discuss pressures on farming, including inheritance tax proposals, environmental schemes and rural crime, and to hear concerns from farmers across Maldon and the Dengie.

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.

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.

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.

Christmas Memory Tree Lights at Heybridge Cemetery

Switched on the Christmas Memory Tree lights at Heybridge Cemetery, supporting a community tradition honouring loved ones and bringing residents together during the festive season.