Local MP visits new Farleigh Hospice furniture shop
As a longstanding supporter of Farleigh Hospice, Witham MP Priti Patel was pleased to help officially open their new furniture shop in Witham. Invited by Witham manager Danielle Gadd and Farleigh CEO Sarah Green, Priti was excited to look round the new shop and see the incredible work that went …
Statement from Priti Patel MP on St Peter’s Hospital
I welcome the announcement this week that the NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (MSEICB) will be undertaking a six-month delay in the final decision regarding the removal of vital health services from St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon, and establishing a working group with wide range of representatives …
Local MP’s hold ‘Bus Summit’ with providers, council and users for improved services
The MP’s for Witham and Maldon Dame Priti Patel MP and Sir John Whittingdale met with members of Essex County Council, Maldon District Council, local transport providers, and bus user groups on Friday, 13th September to discuss the pressing issues around bus services in the Maldon District. The meeting was …
RAAC repairs inspected by MP
Priti Patel MP for the Witham constituency, visited Honywood School again to meet with Headteacher Mr Saunders. Priti received an update on the RAAC remediation work which is planned to start in April 2025 they were also able to discuss ongoing issues with SEND, EHCP and school transport. Priti also …
Priti celebrates Hockey Club centenary
Witham MP Priti Patel visited Witham Hockey Club for their centenary event on over the weekend of the 13th to 15th September. The weekend long celebration of the sport and the club’s history was well attended throughout. Priti said: “This centenary event has been a joyful occasion for the town …
Priti fights for pensioners on winter fuel payments
Witham MP Priti Patel has spoken in the House of Commons in opposition to the Labour Government’s cruel plans to take winter fuel payments away from an estimated 10 million across the country, including 20,000 in the Witham constituency. Priti opposed the plans, which have been forced through by Labour, …
Priti celebrates contactless travel to Stansted Airport
The MP for Witham, Priti Patel, has welcomed the announcement that passengers travelling to Stansted Airport on the Stansted Express can now use contactless payment to travel. From next year, passengers will be able to use the tap of their phone to travel to and from the airport, something Priti …
Local MP meets staff at Witham Job Centre supporting people into employment and skills development
Priti Patel, MP for Witham, met with the staff at Witham Job Centre to see the work they are doing to support people back into work and employment. Priti, who previously served as the Employment Minister in the Department for Work and Pensions between 2015 and 2016, introduced the Work …
Priti and residents meet with ECC to raise ‘very real safety concerns’ on Bullford Mill Lane
Priti Patel, local MP for the Witham constituency, met with members of Cressing Parish Council and local residents of the village to discuss the longstanding and ongoing road safety issues relating to Bulford Mill Lane. This very narrow stretch of lane that leads through to Black Notley, is the scene …
Tollesbury GP Surgery “leading the way” says Priti
The MP for the Witham constituency, Priti Patel, visited Tollesbury GP Surgery on Tuesday 13th August, to congratulate the practice on their excellent performance in improving patient outcomes and satisfaction in this year’s annual GP patient survey. Alongside Mid and South Essex ICS Alliance Director Dan Doherty, Priti spoke to …