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Priti Patel visits outstanding local businesses in Tolleshunt Major

Published on 30th August 2018 Published in Local News

Witham MP, Priti Patel, was in Tolleshunt Major today [Wednesday 29 August 2018] visiting three outstanding local businesses with local councillors Maddie Thompson and Elaine Bamford. Priti visited the world famous Tiptree jam maker Wilkin and Sons at their distribution centre, leading milkshake supplier Shaken Udder, and high quality pork …

Priti Patel joins the team at Colchester Zoo

Published on 28th August 2018 Published in Local News

Witham MP, Priti Patel, had the privilege of joining the team at Colchester Zoo yesterday [Thursday 23 August 2018]. During her visit, Priti met with the Zoo’s Director, Dr Tropeano, to hear more about the exciting plans for the Zoo and the conservation projects and breeding programmes. She was also …

Planning Inspector rejects Handleys Lane development

Published on 21st August 2018 Published in Local News

Priti Patel MP has welcomed the decision taken by a Planning Inspector to reject a planning appeal for five large five bedroom dwellings at a site off of Handleys Lane in Wickham Bishops. Priti, who supported local residents in opposing this development, welcomed the Inspector’s finding; in particular his conclusions …

Priti Patel MP working with the community to secure improvements and changes to Witham Station development

Published on 17th August 2018 Published in Local News

Witham MP, Priti Patel, has secured changes to the proposed Witham Station development working with local residents, Greater Anglia and Essex County Council. At a public meeting chaired by Priti yesterday evening [Wednesday 15 August] in Witham, Greater Anglia [the planning applicant] confirmed that they will be re-submitting their planning …

Priti visits Tollesbury Activity Centre

Published on 17th August 2018 Published in Local News

Witham MP Priti Patel has spent the morning [Thursday, 16 August 2018] visiting Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust (FACT) in Tollesbury. The unique activity centre provides opportunities for young people, youth clubs, schools, special needs groups and churches to experience water sports and take part in a range of other activities …

Priti welcomes street market for Witham

Published on 16th August 2018 Published in Local News

Witham MP Priti Patel has welcomed the presence in Witham on Saturday 8 September of a food and drink inspired street market. The stalls will be located alongside the regular market on Lockram Lane in Witham and will include meats from the Junkyard Smoke Bloke, cakes from the Polka Dot …

Priti Patel joins the Coggeshall Community Bus team

Published on 15th August 2018 Published in Local News

Witham MP, Priti Patel, joined Coggeshall Community Bus volunteers and travelled on the bus for part of its evening service between Coggeshall Market Hill and Kelvedon Station on Monday [13th August 2018]. Coggeshall Community Bus is operated entirely by volunteers and provides morning and evening services between Coggeshall Market Hill …

Priti pressing for investment at Marks Tey Station to improve accessibility

Published on 15th August 2018 Published in Local News

Witham MP, Priti Patel, has met with representatives from Greater Anglia to press for investment at Marks Tey Station to improve accessibility for passengers. Priti and James Cartlidge, Member of Parliament for South Suffolk, met with Jamie Burles, Managing Director at Greater Anglia, to secure a commitment from the operator …

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