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Priti Patel MP disappointed by DFT’s decision not to award Access for All funding to Marks Tey

Published on 26th April 2019 Published in Local News

Priti Patel, the MP for Witham has expressed her disappointment at the Department for Transport’s decision not to include Marks Tey on the list of stations to be awarded Access for All Funding. Representations were made by Priti to the Department for Transport and she sent a supporting letter to …

Priti Patel MP continues campaign of opposition to River View development

Published on 18th April 2019 Published in Local News

Local MP Priti Patel is continuing to campaign against the decision taken by Braintree District Council to grant planning permission for development on River View and the Gimsons site in Witham. Priti has lodged a formal complaint with the Council over the decision-making process and the application being determined on …

Priti Patel MP welcomes refusal recommendation for Rivenhall Incinerator stack increase

Published on 17th April 2019 Published in Local News

Priti Patel, the MP for Witham has welcomed the recommendation of planning officers from Essex County Council to refuse the latest planning application for an increase in the stack height of the Rivenhall Incinerator. The report from the officers, which will be considered by elected members at the Development and …

Priti Patel MP calls on the Chancellor to invest in A120 dualling scheme

Published on 9th April 2019 Published in General NewsPublished in Local News

During a Treasury Questions session in the House of Commons, Priti Patel has today (9th April) called on the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, to invest in the A120 dualling scheme. The proposed scheme will improve road safety and unlock new opportunities for jobs, business growth and housing in …

Priti Patel MP calls for greater transparency on waste incineration projects

Published on 9th April 2019 Published in General NewsPublished in Local News

Priti Patel MP has called on the Government to introduce more transparency and accountability in the decision-making process for waste incinerators. Speaking during a debate in Westminster on waste incineration today (9th April), Priti, who is campaigning against the proposed Rivenhall Incinerator, highlighted the complex paperwork involved when operators apply …

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