Witham MP lays wreath to the fallen at Town’s War Memorial
After attending the commemorations at the Cenotaph on Sunday (8th November), local MP Priti Patel, made a special trip to the War Memorial in Witham to lay a wreath to the fallen. No formal services were held due to Covid-19 regulations and social distancing but the Witham MP, had a …
Priti drops in at The Square & Compasses for an update on how C-19 rules are affecting pubs
On Friday (9th October), the Member of Parliament for Witham, Priti Patel, dropped into The Square & Compasses in Fuller Street, Fairstead for a chat with landlord Victor Roome about how his business is coping in the face of Covid-19 restrictions. Mr Roome gave Priti a tour of the pub …
Priti Patel MP helps bring in the harvest
The Witham MP, Priti Patel, has today (9.10.20) visited the orchards at Daymens Hill Farm in Tolleshunt Major, for a tour and to help with the harvesting of a wide variety of apples Ralph and Mary Hayter, the owners of the farm, hosted Priti’s tour and gave her an update …
Pickles Playhouse gets VIP re-launch
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 …
Priti opens Matrix Hair & Beauty Academy in Colchester
Priti Patel MP has formally opened the new Matrix Hair & Beauty Academy in New Road, Colchester. Priti opened Matrix’s first premises in August 2018 and the business has now grown enough for it to be able to open a second academy, which opened for business on Friday (11th September). …
Priti visits the new Lakelands Primary School in Stanway
Witham MP Priti Patel has today (11th September) visited the new 420-place Lakelands Primary School in Wagtail Mews, Stanway, Colchester. Construction of the £6.5million school, which has been part-funded by Essex County Council (ECC) and S106 funding, started in October 2019 but Barnes Construction were required to pause works during …
Priti supports Back British Farming Day
Witham MP Priti Patel has shown her support for farmers in Essex and across the country by endorsing the NFU’s Back British Farming Day, taking place on 9th September 2020, the fifth year that this celebration of Britain’s agriculture and food production has taken place. Priti met local farmers at …
Priti Patel picks up ‘very positive feedback’ as local businesses bounce back from C-19
Witham MP Priti Patel has today (4th September) toured Witham’s industrial estates to discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and economic recovery with local business leaders. Priti visited and toured the premises of South East Galvanizers and Masterframe Windows as well as holding a catch-up meeting with the directors …
Priti Patel MP visits Witham engineering company that played vital role in supporting the food industry during lockdown
The Witham MP, Priti Patel has today (21st August 2020) made a visit to local firm MGJ Engineering, Moss Road, Witham to meet the owner and staff, Mick Johnson, and team. Priti was given a short tour of the premises followed by a briefing about their firm’s contribution to overcoming …
Witham MP visits Tiptree Patisserie for discussion of post lockdown issues for small businesses
Tiptree Patisserie in Crittall Road, Witham hosted a visit from local MP Priti Patel on Friday (14thAugust). Priti called in for a tour of the premises and to talk to Managing Director Daren McGrath about his struggles throughout lockdown and in the weeks since it was eased. Tiptree Patisserie caters …