We must push forward with infrastructure in Essex
Priti questions the Secretary of State for Transport regarding the investment in the A12 widening scheme. Priti believes that the scheme will make the road safer, improve journey times and back economic growth in Essex. Some local communities have raised concerns with Priti and in the House of Commons she …
School transport concerns raised with Minister
Priti Patel MP has met with the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Roads and Local Transport, Guy Opperman MP to raise concerns regarding bus services and provision in Witham. This included discussing complaints from constituents about the reliability of services provided by Hedingham Omnibuses, which are essential to ensuring that …
Priti secures A12/A120 roads meeting with Secretary of State for Transport
Witham MP Priti Patel has secured a meeting with the Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper MP, to discuss the A12 widening scheme and A120 dualling scheme. Both schemes are key infrastructure projects to ease congestion, improve road safety and support economic growth in the region. Priti highlighted the …
Priti Patel keeps up the pressure for Marks Tey upgrade
The Witham MP, Priti Patel, is keeping the pressure on Government and key stakeholders for a much needed upgrade to Marks Tey Station. Greater Anglia nominated the station in November for highest priority Access for All Funding but it was turned down in April. Priti has since made several representations …
Priti Patel MP disappointed by DFT’s decision not to award Access for All funding to Marks Tey
Priti Patel, the MP for Witham has expressed her disappointment at the Department for Transport’s decision not to include Marks Tey on the list of stations to be awarded Access for All Funding. Representations were made by Priti to the Department for Transport and she sent a supporting letter to …
Priti Patel MP welcomes better compensation for rail commuters
Priti Patel, Member of Parliament for Witham and Chair of the Great Eastern Main Line Taskforce, has welcomed the announcement that Delay Repay 15 will be introduced for Greater Anglia passengers next month. From 1st April 2019, Greater Anglia passengers will be able to claim Delay Repay compensation if their …