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Priti calls for action on Anchor Road

Published on 11th May 2018 Published in General News

Witham MP Priti Patel has called on Essex County Council to take action to repair Anchor Road in Tiptree. The road has been the subject of numerous complaints from residents and Priti has made multiple representations to the Council about the deterioration of the road surface and potholes. Priti said: …

Priti to Chair rail meeting for commuters

Published on 10th May 2018 Published in General News

Witham MP Priti Patel is chairing a public meeting on Wednesday 30 May 2018 at St Nicholas Church Community Hall in Witham. The meeting will take place between 6pm and 7.30pm and will be an opportunity for local commuters to question representatives from train operator Abellio Greater Anglia and Network …

Priti Patel seeking assurances on Great Eastern Main Line

Published on 23rd April 2018 Published in General News

Witham MP Priti Patel has been seeking assurances from the Government, Network Rail and Greater Anglia that the planned infrastructure upgrades on the Great Eastern Main Line (GEML) will be completed within the original timeframe. Greater Anglia has previously unveiled plans to reduce journey times between Norwich and London to …

Witham MP backs investment in rail network

Published on 20th April 2018 Published in General News

Witham MP, Priti Patel, has backed calls for investment in the Great Eastern Main Line (GEML). Network Rail has submitted a business case for £2.5 million to be invested in Anglia’s rail network over a five year period (2019-2024) and as Chair of the GEML Taskforce, Priti has urged the …

Witham MP congratulates local schools competing in rocket competition

Published on 19th April 2018 Published in General News

Local MP, Priti Patel, has congratulated both Stanway School and Thurstable School on reaching the South East Regional Finals of the UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge. The regional final will take place on Thursday 19 April and the competition requires teams to design, build and launch a rocket, which reaches …

Priti commends Museum of Power in Langford

Published on 11th April 2018 Published in General News

Priti Patel MP has visited the exhibits at the Museum of Power based in Langford in the Witham constituency. The museum holds numerous power-related exhibits including steam engines, machinery and examples of power sources. As well as being a tourist attraction, the museum hosts educational visits for schools. Priti said: …

Zero tolerance’ is Priti’s message to the Police at Witham crime summit

Published on 11th April 2018 Published in General News

Witham MP Priti Patel has held a crime summit with Essex Police’s District Commander Chief Inspector Craig Carrington, Town Mayor JoAnn Williams and local businesses following the recent wave of crime and anti-social behaviour in the town. In recent weeks there have been a number of reports of burglaries, anti-social …

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