Winner of Priti’s Christmas card competition revealed
Witham MP Priti Patel visited Acorn Academy in Witham to reveal the winning design of her annual Christmas card competition. Priti was extremely impressed by the talent of the children who submitted entries, and after a very tough time judging between a number of excellent designs, picked the winning entry …
Priti slams Labour’s damaging planning reforms
Witham MP Priti Patel has slammed the Labour Government’s changes to the National Planning Policy Framework and decision to impose top-down targets on local councils. Their plans will undermine local democracy and decision-making, leave the countryside vulnerable to huge new developments and fail to deliver new investment in local infrastructure …
Essex Wildlife Trust hosts MP at Abbotts Hall nature reserve
Priti Patel, the MP for Witham, visited Essex Wildlife Trust (EWT) this week to discuss their ongoing work in conjunction with the RSPB, Harwich Haven Authority and the Environment Agency on the Blackwater Estuary Natural Flood Management Project. As part of this scheme, they will be using beneficial use of …
Priti launches ‘Powering Forward’ project at much loved local museum
The MP for the Witham constituency, Priti Patel, was delighted to attend the launch event for the new ‘Powering Forward’ refurbishment project at The Museum of Power, following the completion of the new extension and expansion works. The ‘Powering Forward Project’ has been under development for several years, and has …
Priti meets with new Postmaster in Kelvedon
Witham MP Priti Patel, visited Kelvedon Post Office to meet with Postmaster Mr Visakesasarma Kurmarasamisarma, known as Kumar, as well as Post Office head of public affairs and policy Jack Foden, and Tom McCarthy from Buy Into Retail. Kumar, who purchased the post office in the village a year and …
MP visits village steeped in history
As the Member of Parliament for the Witham constituency, which following the General Election and boundary changes now includes Earls Colne, Priti recently visited the Earls Colne Heritage Museum to meet with the volunteers and trustees, as well as visiting the recently constructed memorial to the 15 aircrew of 2 …
Local business thanks Priti for her support
Witham MP Priti Patel visited Chelmer Pneumatics, a family-owned business that is a major provider and installer of air compressors, nitrogen generators and vacuum systems throughout East Anglia, London and the South East. During her visit to the business, which operates from its head office in Witham, Priti met with …
MP and community come together to tackle mess on Templars
Witham MP Priti Patel has visited the Templars Estate in Witham, alongside members of the Templars Community Association (TCA), to discuss the maintenance and estate management issues. During the visit, Priti and members of the TCA walked around the estate as an opportunity to highlight the ongoing issues with Eastlight …
Priti meets Almshouse Association to discuss social housing
The MP for Witham, Priti Patel, recently met with local business Witlet, Witham United Charities and the national Almshouse Association to discuss the role of almshouses in providing social housing in the local area. Charles Ryland, director of local family business Witlet, is working with Witham United Charities, and the …
New ambulance chief meets Witham’s MP
MP for the Witham constituency, Priti Patel, met with the new Chief Executive of the East of England Ambulance Trust (EEAST), Neill Moloney during a visit to the ambulance station in Witham. Priti spoke to Mr Moloney about the great steps forward the ambulance trust has taken to improve patient …