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
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News