Local MP offers support to community groups
Witham MP Priti Patel recently met with Brad Wendes, Director of Kinetix, and saw the youth intervention project that they are currently running. They set up the Kinetix Academy CIC in 2022 to deliver sports intervention, mentorship, access to qualifications, and food education to young people from low-income families and …
Priti meets Farleigh Hospice’s new CEO
Witham MP Priti Patel, was delighted to meet Sarah Green, the new CEO of Farleigh Hospice. Sarah has been in post for just under a year, having joined in June 2023 from the Katie Piper Foundation, where she had been CEO from October 2018. As a longstanding supporter of Farleigh …
Local MP’s team up with Save Maldon Medical Services group
The two MPs representing the Maldon District, Priti Patel MP and Sir John Whittingdale MP, have met representatives from the Save Maldon Medical Services group, the local campaign group opposing the proposals relating to St Peter’s Hospital. Both Priti and John have been working to retain local medical services in …
‘Level Up Maldon District Health Services’ says Priti
Priti questions Minister on the £5 million grant for Maldon District from the Levelling Up Fund. Priti and Sir John Whittingdale MP for Maldon both want this money to be spent on local health services to support residents and protect vital services with the potential closure of St Peter’s Hospital.
Priti welcomes Education Minister to local school
Witham MP, Priti Patel and the Education Minister, Baroness Barran, the Minister for School Systems and Student Finance last week visited Maltings Academy in Witham to formally meet with the leadership team, parent representatives, pupils and the Chief Executive of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET). This visit, which was formally requested …
Go Ahead CEO meets local MP to discuss bus services
Witham MP Priti Patel, was delighted to meet with Matt Carney, CEO of Go Ahead, to discuss local bus services across the Witham constituency. This follows on from Priti’s recent meeting with Transport Minister Guy Opperman where she raised concerns about poor local bus services. Priti said: “We has a …
Priti launches new local bus route
Witham MP Priti Patel has welcomed the announcement of a new local bus route operated by Hedingham & Chambers which will help deliver better local bus services and connectivity. The City70 route will operate from Marks Tey and go past the railway station before heading into Colchester city centre via …
Carnival Queens celebrate donation from MP
Witham MP Priti Patel was thanked by members of the Witham Carnival Association and Carnival Queens for her personal donation to this year’s carnival. As a longstanding supporter of the Carnival, Priti is again looking forward to this wonderful annual event which showcases the very best of Witham’s local community …
Priti visits new business venture
Local MP Priti Patel, recently visited Claire’s Cabin café, located next to Tom’s Farm Shop on Maldon Road, Tiptree. Priti spoke with Claire and her team of staff at the venue to listen to Claire’s story and her plans for the business. Priti tucked in to a spot of lunch …
Priti raises quarrying plan concerns
Witham MP Priti Patel has met with local residents in Copford Village Hall concerned about proposals for new quarrying sites in the Colchester area and around the A12. As part of a review of Essex County Council’s Minerals Plan, a consultation is taking place where local communities and residents are …