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Witham MP congratulates Thurstable School on reaching National Final of rocket competition

Published on 17th May 2018 Published in General News

Priti Patel MP has congratulated Thurstable School on reaching the National Final of the UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge. The National Final will take place on Wednesday 23 May and the team will compete against 13 other teams to represent the UK in the International Final against teams from the …

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 …

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