Medway Conservatives welcomes housing inspection report Wednesday, 27 November, 2024 The Conservative Group today welcomed the outcome of the inspection carried out by the Regulator of Social Housing. The inspection outcome of C2 (C1 being the top grade) is a testament to the hard work of the Housing team and the success of the improvement plan process initiated several years ago. Councillor Andrew Lawrence, Shadow Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Community and Housing, said: “The... Articles
Medway Conservatives welcome £2 bus fare extension thanks to Conservative Government, bringing cheaper journeys for people across Medway 9th November 2023 Millions of bus passengers across the country will continue to benefit from the £2 bus fare cap thanks to the Conservative Government’s long-term decision to... 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
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
Boris Johnson: I will cut taxes for working people 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will cut taxes for millions of working people on low and middle incomes, the Prime Minister has announced. National News
Get Brexit done to support British farmers 20th November 2019 The Conservatives are committing today to protect funding for British farmers, enabling them to take full advantage of the opportunities of Brexit. National News
We are committed to securing justice for victims 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce an ambitious package of measures to support the victims of crime, the party has announced today. National News
Boris Johnson won the first Leaders' Debate 20th November 2019 Tonight Boris Johnson set out the choice facing voters at this election – a majority Government that can get Brexit done so the country can move on, or yet... National News