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Essex Police bolstered by an extra 82 police officers

Published on 29th October 2020 Published in General NewsPublished in Local News

Witham MP, Priti Patel, has welcomed the announcement that Essex has been bolstered by an additional 82 officers since the Government launched its major police recruitment drive, a year ago.  The addition of these new officers brings the total number of police across Essex up to 3,398, meaning that there …

New facilities on the first floor of the Witham Hub.

Priti praises new facilities at the Witham Hub

Published on 16th October 2020 Published in Local News

Priti Patel, the Member of Parliament for Witham, has today (16.10.20) been shown photographs of the newly refurbished and revamped facilities recently installed and completed on the first floor of the Witham Hub.  They include an office and a custom-made meeting room. The Hub is a registered charity and has …

Priti Patel welcomes £150k Government grant for Layer Marney Tower

Published on 9th October 2020 Published in Local News

Witham MP Priti Patel has welcomed the award of a £150,700 grant to The Marney Partnership, which manages the historic Layer Marney Tower. The money is part of the £92 million Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage which is managed by Historic England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This funding …

Priti Patel MP cutting the ribbon to declare Pickles Playhouse open, with help from new owner Marie Downes and a friend!

Pickles Playhouse gets VIP re-launch

Published on 16th September 2020 Published in Local News

Priti Patel MP has formally opened the new revamped Pickles Playhouse at Unit 12, 27 Crittall Road, Witham CM8 3DR. Opening its doors to the public on Friday 18th September, Pickles Playhouse provides a soft ball entertainment centre for children of 7 years of age and under. Part of the …

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