Priti Patel becomes latest Rail Fellow after hands-on day on rail site
On Monday, Priti Patel, Conservative MP for Witham, took part in the Railway Industry Association’s (RIA) Rail Fellowship Programme, which showcases the work of UK rail by spending a day at world leading manufacturer Bombardier’s depot in Ilford. The high-profile MP for Witham spent the day on-site touring the depot, …
Priti Patel attends launch of new GLA Roofing Training Academy in Colchester
Witham MP, Priti Patel, attended the launch of the new GLA Roofing Training Academy in Colchester yesterday [Thursday 11 October 2018]. The new Training Academy was founded by GLA Roofing Ltd in response to a growing decline in the number of people entering in the industry and the need for …
Rt Hon. Priti Patel MP delighted as Thurstable School scores funding
Rt Hon. Priti Patel, MP for Witham, was welcomed to Thurstable School in Essex today (Friday 5 October). The MP was there to officially award a cheque from the Premier League & The FA Facilities Fund, towards the school’s goalpost replacement project. The grant will enable the school and Leisure …
Priti visits phenomenal 16 Air Assault Brigade
Witham MP Priti Patel has visited the 16 Air Assault Brigade based at the Colchester Garrison in her latest engagement in the Parliamentary Armed Forces Scheme. The Scheme gives MPs a chance to spend time with the Armed Forces and learn more about life in the military and operations. Priti, …
Priti stands with community opposing Drakes Lane Travellers site Development
Witham MP Priti Patel is working with local residents and businesses in opposing plans for a Gypsy and Traveller site at Drakes Lane, Little Waltham. Speaking at a packed public meeting held at Boreham Village Hall, Priti outlined her full concerns with the proposals which are for nine pitches located …
Priti visits Witham businesses
Witham MP Priti Patel has been visiting the Town’s businesses on a tour with the Witham Chambers of Commerce. During her tour Priti visited the newly opened Cannon BMW on Crittall Road, which is the largest BMW Motorrad retailer in the South, and the Valero Lounge, a new restaurant which …
Priti Patel celebrates community’s efforts to cure blood cancer
To mark Blood Cancer Awareness Month this September, Priti Patel MP attended a reception in Westminster, to celebrate the number of potential stem cell donors in the Witham constituency on the Anthony Nolan register. This achievement was celebrated by Anthony Nolan on Wednesday 12 September, as part of its Communities …
Priti secured Anchor Road resurfacing
Witham MP Priti Patel has secured a commitment from Essex County Council to repair and resurface Anchor Road in Tiptree. After making representations to the Council and lobbying behalf of local residents, Essex County Council have now confirmed that the works will be undertaken in the 2019/20 capital programme and …
Priti Patel preparing the case for long term rail investment on GEML
Chair of the Great Eastern Main Line (GEML) Taskforce, Priti Patel MP, has pressed stakeholders and the Government today for significant rail investment in the Anglia region to upgrade infrastructure and improve the reliability of services for passengers [Tuesday 11 September 2018]. The Taskforce has moved into a critical phase of …
Priti welcomes Environment Secretary to Tiptree
Witham MP Priti Patel has welcomed the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Michael Gove MP, to the world famous Wilkin and Sons site in Tiptree today. The Secretary of State toured the site, visiting the jam-making factory and seeing fruit picking on the farms before holding …