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Priti welcomes re-opening of Colchester Zoo

Published on 11th June 2020 Published in Local News

The Witham MP, Priti Patel has welcomed the announcement from the Government that zoos can reopen from 15th June 2020. Colchester Zoo, which is located in her Witham constituency, has been closed because of the coronavirus pandemic and Priti has been in contact with the Zoo and made the case …

MP’s Disappointment over Rivenhall Incinerator Decision

Published on 4th June 2020 Published in Local News

Witham MP Priti Patel has expressed her disappointment with the decision made by the Environment Agency to grant a variation to their permit to allow the controversial Rivenhall waste incinerator to operate with a stack height of 35 metres. The permit relates to the emissions that will be caused by …

Priti comments on future of garden communities in north Essex

Published on 20th May 2020 Published in Local News

The Witham MP, Priti Patel, has responded to the report issued by planning inspector Roger Clews (19.05.20) on the examination of the local plan proposals for garden communities in north Essex.  Mr Clews’ report found that the proposed Braintree/Colchester Borders Garden Community in the Witham constituency was not deliverable or …

Coronavirus lockdown: Priti Patel pledges to punish the new rule breakers

Published on 14th May 2020 Published in National News

PRITI Patel last night warned Britons not to overstep the mark when they get their first taste of post-lockdown freedom today. https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1281533/coronavirus-lockdown-new-rules-priti-patel Publication: Daily Express Author: Giles Sheldrick Published: 09:31, Wed, May 13, 2020 | Updated: 10:27, Wed, May 13, 2020

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