Priti visits the Colchester Foodbank
Priti Patel MP has visited the Colchester Foodbank at Tollgate Retail Park in Stanway, following an invitation from Colchester’s Chief Foodbank Officer, Michael Beckett. Priti met Michael and his team when she visited them on Friday 9th June 2023 and was given a tour of the premises and a full …
Witham MP visits local self-defence class for women
The MP for Witham, Priti Patel, has paid a visit to the free self-defence for women classes being held at the Witham Leisure Centre on Thursday evenings and Wednesday lunchtimes. During her visit on Thursday 8th June 2023, Priti took time to observe the instructor, Veronika Abrahams, at work with …
Priti welcomes investment from the Government to upgrade sports facilities across Witham
Priti Patel, the MP for Witham, has welcomed the £11,313 investment from the Government to upgrade sports facilities in her Constituency, to get local people more active and to nurture future sporting talent. Five facilities in the Witham Constituency are benefitting from the funding. White Notley Youth Football Club is …
Witham MP learns the secrets of Secret Hamper
When Witham MP Priti Patel heard that local firm, Secret Hamper had been shortlisted for a Small Business Britain ‘Heart of Gold’ award, she immediately wrote to the firm’s MD, Nigel Richardson to congratulate him and to ask for an opportunity to visit and learn more about his business. The …
Priti meets up with Eastlight Community Homes to talk about their pioneering All In campaign
The MP for Witham, Priti Patel has been meeting with executives from Eastlight Community Homes, the UK’s largest community led housing association, to discuss their All In community incubator campaign, a pioneering new programme that is establishing resident-led teams who are being paid to spend a year improving the lives …
Priti meets Al-Anon Family Groups team to help tackle alcoholism in the community
Priti Patel, the MP for Witham, has met local representatives of Al-Anon Family Groups, the organisation dedicated to supporting family and friends of problem drinkers in the community. Priti had a meeting with Al-Anon’s Local Public Information Volunteer, Graham and the General Office Manager Linda, in the Witham Hub’s meeting …
Priti joins local Special Constables at Community Beat Surgery
The Witham MP, Priti Patel, called in to the Community Beat Surgery held at the Witham Hub on Saturday 5th February. The surgery is one of a series of fortnightly opportunities for members of the public to meet and chat to their local Special Constables. Specials Simon Jesse and Carrie-Ann …
Priti catches up with CEO of social housing association Eastlight Community Homes
During a busy Saturday morning (19th June 2021), out and about on constituency business, the Witham MP Priti Patel met with Emma Palmer, Chief Executive, and James Green, Community Investment Director, of social housing association, Eastlight Community Homes, for a regular catch-up meeting which was long overdue because of the …
Witham Hub launches new referral scheme for struggling families
The Witham Hub says it has launched the Witham School Support Scheme after seeing a rise in demand, particularly during the pandemic. Witham MP and Home Secretary Priti Patel said: “This is an excellent initiative, and it is an inspiring example of the community of Witham pulling together to support …
Priti praises new facilities at the Witham Hub
Priti Patel, the Member of Parliament for Witham, has today (16.10.20) been shown photographs of the newly refurbished and revamped facilities recently installed and completed on the first floor of the Witham Hub. They include an office and a custom-made meeting room. The Hub is a registered charity and has …