Dangerous pedestrian crossing outside New Rickstones Academy needs fixing, says Witham MP
Priti Patel, the MP for Witham, visited New Rickstones Academy last Friday and met with headteacher Mr Simon Gibbs to see first hand the situation outside of the school gates at 3pm where students need to cross Conrad road to start their journey home. Mr Gibbs showed Priti how busy …
Talking Pints with Nigel Farage
Priti’s interview with Nigel Farage on GB News, broadcast live from Witham on Thursday 14th September 2023.
Ticket office closure concerns raised by Priti in Parliament
Witham MP Priti Patel has raised local concerns with the proposed closures of ticket offices at four stations in her constituency. Under proposals consulted on in the summer, Greater Anglia have proposed closing the ticket offices at Hatfield Peverel, Witham, Kelvedon and Marks Tey stations. Priti, who has been in …
Witham MP thanks local company for donation to Chatten Free School
Priti Patel, the Member of Parliament for Witham, joined a special visit to Chatten Free School, the specialist school for children and young people in Witham who are severely affected by autism and learning difficulties, with staff from local dental equipment firm SPS Dental. The team at SPS Dental have …
Priti backs Witham Cricket Club
Witham MP Priti Patel has shown her support for Witham Cricket Club in a visit to their grounds at The Park on Maldon Road. Priti toured the Pavilion and met with Club Chairman, John Chick, Club Secretary, Andy Wilson and Club Treasurer, Caroline Godwin, who discussed the Club’s current planning application …
Priti visits Witham Hangout Youth Group
The Member of Parliament for Witham, Priti Patel, has paid a visit to the Witham Youth Hang Out Group (WYHOG) at its latest meet on Wednesday 9th August at the Witham Rugby Club in Spa Road. The youth club, which was formed by volunteers in 2018, is dedicated to providing …
Priti Patel MP launches Get Witham Reading 2023
Witham MP, Priti Patel, visited a number of local schools across her constituency on Friday 7th July as she launched Get Witham Reading 2023. She was joined at the launch of her campaign, held at Templars Academy in Witham, by the Minister of State for Schools, the Rt Hon Nick …
Priti receives a DBE in the latest honours list
The Witham MP, Priti Patel, has been awarded a DBE for her public service and work as Home Secretary. Commenting on the announcement, Priti said: “I am humbled by this recognition of my work and I am grateful to have served the people of the Witham constituency and the country …
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 …
Witham MP visits schools as part of her ‘Get Witham Growing’ campaign
Priti Patel, the MP for Witham, has made further visits to local schools on Thursday 4th May as part of her Get Witham Growing campaign launched earlier this year in March. The aim of the campaign is to help children with the development of horticultural skills and grow an appreciation …