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.

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.

Maldon & Southminster NFU

Sir John met members of the National Farmers' Union in Maldon and Southminster to discuss key rural issues and reaffirmed his commitment to raising farmers’ concerns in Parliament.

Morrisons’ Holiday Hunger Initiative

Sir John visited Morrisons to learn about the Kellogg’s & Morrisons Free Breakfast Holiday Hunger Initiative, meeting staff and highlighting the scheme’s support for families during school holidays.

BBC Any Questions?

Sir John appeared on the BBC Any Questions? panel, discussing issues such as the Conflict in Iran, the Special Relationship, energy security, artificial intelligence and economic growth in the UK.

Maldon Banking Hub

Sir John welcomes plans for a temporary banking hub in Maldon, improving access to cash and basic services, while continuing to press for a permanent, centrally located High Street facility.

Asda Grants

Sir John welcomes Asda’s local community support, with grants awarded to South Woodham Evangelical Church and South Woodham Ferrers Village Hall, and encourages organisations to apply for future funding opportunities through 2026.

Local Roads

Sir John welcomes Essex County Council’s ‘green’ rating for road maintenance and increased highways investment, while acknowledging ongoing defects and pledging to continue raising residents’ concerns about road conditions in Maldon.

Connexin digital

Sir John highlights plans for new Connexin digital infrastructure across Maldon and surrounding wards, supporting smart services and connectivity, with some residents invited to host home gateways to expand coverage.

Royal Mail

Sir John raises concerns over declining Royal Mail services in Maldon, citing missed delivery targets, rising stamp prices and proposed reforms, and urges parliamentary scrutiny to protect reliable, affordable postal access for residents.