John Whittingdale - Member of Parliament for Maldon

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Thursday, 15 July 2010 16:13

John Whittingdale has represented Maldon in Parliament since 1992. On this website, you will find how to contact him as well as examples of some issues and projects he has recently been involved with.

There are also links to the local Councils and other local information which should be of use to you if you live in the District. If you are a constituent and would like to get in touch, John would be very happy to hear from you. If you are an organiser of a local group, a teacher at a local school, or involved in a local business which you feel would benefit from a visit or a meeting, do let John know.

The majority of the former Maldon and East Chelmsford constituency forms the basis of the new Maldon seat. Additionally, the areas around South Woodham Ferrers come in from the former Rayleigh constituency and Stock and Margaretting are added from the former West Chelmsford constituency. Other wards from the previous Maldon and East Chelmsford form parts of the new Witham and Chelmsford constituencies which are represented by John's colleagues Priti Patel and Simon Burns.

The electoral wards used in the redrawn Maldon constituency are;

Althorne, Burnham-on-Crouch North, Burnham-on-Crouch South, Heybridge East, Heybridge West, Maldon, Essex East, Maldon North, Maldon South, Maldon West, Mayland, Purleigh, Southminster and Tillingham from Maldon district. Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield, Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon, Rettendon and Runwell, South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting, South Woodham Ferrers, Chetwood and Collingwood, and Elmwood and Woodville from Chelmsford district.

EOL IT services

Wednesday, 11 January 2012 17:35

John Whittingdale visited EOL IT Services in Station Road, Maldon to present awards to staff and to hear how the company has fared since his last visit in 2006. Founded in 1996 by CEO Jan Smith, EOL provides IT Asset Recycling and Managed IT Services to many of the leading companies in Britain. Now employing around 50 staff and operating a 24/7 nationawide service, EOL recently undertook one of the largest IT decommissioning projects in the City of London, handling over 30,000 technology items spread across 10 floors. EOL has also opened a retail showroom in Maldon for the Christmas period, offering second-user IT equipment at affordable prices.

John Whittingdale said: "I was delighted to have the opportunity to visit EOL IT Services once again to see the progress that the company has made and to meet some of the staff. It is tremendous that a Maldon-based company is providing such a vital service for so many of the biggest companies in the City and elsewhere. In these challenging times, it is great news that the company is doing so well and providing jobs for so many young people".John is pictured with Jan Smith - Chief Executive, Adam Mitchell - Apprentice of the Year, and Wendy Davies - Supply Chain Director.

Designated driver campaign

Friday, 16 December 2011 00:00

John Whittingdale launched the Designated Driver campaign at the Shaw Farm Pub in South Woodham Ferrers. The campaignis sponsored by Coca Cola in partnership with the Department of Transport's THINK! Driver Friendly campaign. Now in its fourth year, the scheme rewards responsible drivers during the festive period by offering those who choose not to drink alcohol on a night out "Buy one, Get one free" on Coca Cola or Diet Coke. The scheme runs for three weeks from 9th to 31st December. Last year one million free drinks were given away in over 8,000 venues across the UK.John Whittingdale is pictured with Belinda, landlord of the Shaw Farm pub in South Woodham Ferrers. John Whittingdale said: "I am delighted to be backing the designated driver scheme in Essex this Christmas and congratulate Coca Cola on their initiative. It is a great idea to resard designated drivers for acting responsibly and for helping to make sure that this is a safe Christmas for everyone. I hope that as many as possible will take advantage of the scheme".

Best small shop

Friday, 04 November 2011 00:00

John Whittingdale visited Bradwell Community Shop to present them with a certificate marking their success in reaching the finals of the Parliamentary Best Small Shop Competition.

The shop was started in December 2009 as a Community Convenience store for the Village of Bradwell-on-Sea, the previous shop having closed in 2006. The Shop is owned by the Village and run by a Committee of eight villagers whose job it is to support the Manager and oversee the long-term success of the shop. Having established itself in a short time, the shop reached the final 10 for the Guardian Local Retail Shop of the Year in its first year of operation.

Since then, a Café and Community Room has been added with a Post Office (courtesy of Essex County Council), a Lending/Buying Library, and a Card Machine. The shop is used by around 90% of the village. in the second annual Parliamentary Small Shops Competition, the shop again reached the final 10 out of 76 entries. John Whittingdale is pictured presenting the certificate to Steve Tachauer, Post Office Manager and some of the volunteers who run the shop.

Tickled Pink for Breast Cancer

Friday, 16 September 2011 13:08

John Whittingdale popped into Asda in South Woodham Ferrers to support the store's efforts to raise money for the "Tickled Pink" campaign in aid of Breats Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Campaign.

Now in its 15th year, the campaign has raised over £25 million. Last year, the South Woodham Ferrers store came third in the Suth Of England for the most money raised. Despite not being by any means the biggest store, this year Asda in South Woodham Ferrers has raised the most money of any store in the South of England and is fourth in the country (out of 500 stores). John was welcomed to the store by Deputy Mayor of South Woodham Ferrers and Head of Community Involvement for ASDA SWF, Lisa Kelly.

Tesco computers for schools

Friday, 18 November 2011 00:00

John Whittingdale presented children from local Primary schools with sports and computer equipment which they had obtained through the Tesco Equipment for Schools voucher scheme. John has carried out this presentation every year since he became a Member of Parliament in 1992. He has pictured with children from Maldon Primary School, All Saints Primary School, Wentworth Primary School and Heybridge Primary School.

One Place

Friday, 04 November 2011 00:00

John Whittingdale officially relaunched One Place in Southminster in a new building in the car park adjacent to the surgery off the High Street. Southminster One Place has relocated to the building which was purchased by Southminster Parish Council and it now combines a charity shop with a centre where local residents can obtain information and advice.

One Place is an initiative of the Dengie Project Trust and brings together partner organisations such as Essex Police, Essex County Council, Maldon District Council and the Citizens Advice Bureau. John is pictured with Steve Sidley, Chairman of the Dengie Project Trust, Vikki Massey, the organiser, and Cllr Brian Beale, Chairman of Southminster Parish Council together with a number of the volunteers who staff the centre.

The Limes

Friday, 09 September 2011 13:07

John Whittingdale opened the newly refurbished "The Limes" guest house on Market Hill, Maldon. The Limes is a Grade II listed building in the conservation area dating back to the 17th century which has been refurbished to a high quality by owner, James Mann. It is a four star Guest House has 14 bedrooms and offers bed and breakfast accommodation close to the centre of the town. For further information, visit: www.thelimesguesthouse.com

John is pictured with the Manager of The Limes, together with Mayor of Maldon, Cllr Steven Savage and Owner, James Mann