Medway Conservatives call in Cabinet decision on next tranche of school streets Friday, 22 November, 2024 Yesterday, the Medway Conservatives called in for further scrutiny the cabinet decision to agree the next tranche of the school street roll out, taken on 19th November. The Conservative Group are concerned that there has been no opportunity to scrutinise the results of the consultation exercise, despite concerns raised on several of the schemes by the public. The Group are further concerned that... Articles
Leader of the Opposition attends Rochester Cathedral White Ribbon Day Service 4th November 2023 The leader of the opposition Councillor Gulvin attended the Choral Evensong marking White Ribbon Day at Rochester Cathedral. It was very powerful, emotional and... Articles
Our report on October 2023 full council 2nd November 2023 Thursday 19th October 2023 was the second full council meeting of the current council term. This article will share our perspective on the meeting. The... Articles
Councillor Perfect continues opposition spokesperson visits 1st November 2023 Councillor Perfect has been undertaking a number of visits in his role as Opposition Spokesperson for Children's Services and Education. His most recent visit... Articles
Voice of the Opposition - October 31st October 2023 Leader of the Opposition, Councillor Gulvin, recently wrote a piece for the award winning Local Authority, you can read it here. Articles
Chatham awarded funding from the Home Office 27th October 2023 We are delighted with the news that Chatham Town Centre has been awarded £284,000 as part of the Safer Streets Fund. The Safer Streets Fund is central to the... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP's Debate on Pooled Client Accounts 23rd October 2023 I held a debate in Westminster Hall regarding business banking and Pooled Client Accounts. I have been shocked at the stories I have heard over the last couple... Articles
Leader of the Opposition attends Medway Question Time 18th October 2023 Councillor Gulvin was pleased to attend the most recent Medway Question Time event at Mid Kent College. We are looking forward to attending the next event, in... Articles
Heritage funds for Medway 10th October 2023 As a former Heritage Minister, proud of our local heritage, I was thrilled to see Medway included in yesterday's #HeritagePlaces announcement from the National... Articles
Government awards an extra £768,780 for Bus services improvements 4th October 2023 Great news that the Minister for Roads & Local Transport Richard Holden MP has allocated an extra £768,780 to Medway Council from the Bus Services Improvement... Articles
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 4 6th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel coronavirus. And we'll succeed due to the energy and self-sacrifice of the British people. And as we recover... National News
Boris Johnson: Read the Prime Minister’s Keynote Speech in full 6th October 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson on how the Conservative Party will get us to Build Back Better from coronavirus and how he will be leading a green industrial... National News
