Go Ahead CEO meets local MP to discuss bus services
Witham MP Priti Patel, was delighted to meet with Matt Carney, CEO of Go Ahead, to discuss local bus services across the Witham constituency. This follows on from Priti’s recent meeting with Transport Minister Guy Opperman where she raised concerns about poor local bus services. Priti said: “We has a …
Priti launches new local bus route
Witham MP Priti Patel has welcomed the announcement of a new local bus route operated by Hedingham & Chambers which will help deliver better local bus services and connectivity. The City70 route will operate from Marks Tey and go past the railway station before heading into Colchester city centre via …
Carnival Queens celebrate donation from MP
Witham MP Priti Patel was thanked by members of the Witham Carnival Association and Carnival Queens for her personal donation to this year’s carnival. As a longstanding supporter of the Carnival, Priti is again looking forward to this wonderful annual event which showcases the very best of Witham’s local community …
Priti visits new business venture
Local MP Priti Patel, recently visited Claire’s Cabin café, located next to Tom’s Farm Shop on Maldon Road, Tiptree. Priti spoke with Claire and her team of staff at the venue to listen to Claire’s story and her plans for the business. Priti tucked in to a spot of lunch …
Priti raises quarrying plan concerns
Witham MP Priti Patel has met with local residents in Copford Village Hall concerned about proposals for new quarrying sites in the Colchester area and around the A12. As part of a review of Essex County Council’s Minerals Plan, a consultation is taking place where local communities and residents are …
Priti backs call for new health centre in Kelvedon
Local MP Priti Patel has met with doctors and health practitioners from Kelvedon and Feering Health Centre to discuss the plans for a brand-new health facility to serve the Kelvedon and Feering area. During her visit to the current practice building on the High Street in Kelvedon, she spoke with …
Local MP Priti Patel was pleased to ‘serve’ Witham with ‘ace’ news
Local MP Priti Patel was pleased to serve Witham with ace news. The UK Government and the LTA Tennis Foundation will invest £5,550,00 to transform park tennis courts in Witham. This funding is part of a new scheme through the LTA Tennis Project which aims to vastly improve local tennis …
Local schools to receive improvement funds
Priti Patel MP for Witham has welcomed news that three schools within the Witham constituency have been announced as part of the Government’s School Condition Improvement Fund. Thurstable School, Powers Hall Academy and Tiptree Heath Primary School will all be receiving a portion of the £57,654975 which the East of …
Swimming pool investment makes a splash
Local MP Priti Patel has welcomed the announcement of £375,350 for Witham Leisure Centre as part of the Swimming Pool Support Fund. The Leisure Centre will receive £375,350 to deliver improvements in their energy efficiency through the use of photo voltaic (PV) panels, and replacing existing fluorescent lighting with LED …
Priti meets with developers to raise constituents concerns and view their plans for the locality
Witham MP Priti Patel recently met with Barrat David Wilson Homes (BDWH) to discuss housing developments and plans both in and around the Witham constituency. Priti believes it is important to meet and engage with developers building houses in the constituency, and when new housing is built, it needs to …