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Priti slams Labour’s damaging planning reforms

Published on 12th December 2024 Published in Local NewsPublished in National News

Witham MP Priti Patel has slammed the Labour Government’s changes to the National Planning Policy Framework and decision to impose top-down targets on local councils. Their plans will undermine local democracy and decision-making, leave the countryside vulnerable to huge new developments and fail to deliver new investment in local infrastructure …

Priti launches ‘Powering Forward’ project at much loved local museum

Published on 2nd December 2024 Published in Local News

The MP for the Witham constituency, Priti Patel, was delighted to attend the launch event for the new ‘Powering Forward’ refurbishment project at The Museum of Power, following the completion of the new extension and expansion works. The ‘Powering Forward Project’ has been under development for several years, and has …

MP visits village steeped in history

Published on 26th November 2024 Published in Local News

As the Member of Parliament for the Witham constituency, which following the General Election and boundary changes now includes Earls Colne, Priti recently visited the Earls Colne Heritage Museum to meet with the volunteers and trustees, as well as visiting the recently constructed memorial to the 15 aircrew of 2 …

Local business thanks Priti for her support

Published on 26th November 2024 Published in Local News

Witham MP Priti Patel visited Chelmer Pneumatics, a family-owned business that is a major provider and installer of air compressors, nitrogen generators and vacuum systems throughout East Anglia, London and the South East. During her visit to the business, which operates from its head office in Witham, Priti met with …

MP and community come together to tackle mess on Templars

Published on 20th November 2024 Published in Local News

Witham MP Priti Patel has visited the Templars Estate in Witham, alongside members of the Templars Community Association (TCA), to discuss the maintenance and estate management issues. During the visit, Priti and members of the TCA walked around the estate as an opportunity to highlight the ongoing issues with Eastlight …

Priti meets Almshouse Association to discuss social housing

Published on 20th November 2024 Published in Local News

The MP for Witham, Priti Patel, recently met with local business Witlet, Witham United Charities and the national Almshouse Association to discuss the role of almshouses in providing social housing in the local area. Charles Ryland, director of local family business Witlet, is working with Witham United Charities, and the …

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