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  • @CllrMikeOBrien to stand for PCC

    Apr 23, 2012 18:49

    @CllrMikeOBrien to stand for PCC

    Following speculation in the local media, Cllr Mike O’Brien has today confirmed that he has put his name forward to Conservative Party HQ for selection as the Conservative candidate for the Police and Crime Commissioner election for Kent. The role has been created by the coalition government after a Conservative [...]

     
  • MP Chishti responds on #CycleSafe

    Mar 8, 2012 14:12

    MP Chishti responds on #CycleSafe

    @TheTimes has been leading a campaign to improve road safety for cyclists, called Cities fit for cycling. As part of their campaign, I wrote to my local MP, Rehman Chishti (Conservative), on 21 February and urged him to sign Early Day Motion 2689: Dear Rehman Chishti, I am writing to [...]

     
  • An alternative to the Thames Estuary

    Feb 17, 2012 17:21

    An alternative to the Thames Estuary

    With the threat of an airport in the Thames Estuary never too far in the minds of local residents, it is often useful to remember that there are alternatives. A lot of money has been spent on Birmingham Airport (BHX) in the last few years, most recently with a £45 [...]

     
  • Councillors’ primary employment

    Feb 5, 2012 22:57

    Councillors’ primary employment

    @John_M_Ward has thrown up an interesting question following the news that Councillor Mike O’Brien is considering running for the Police Commissioner candidacy: “There are a few questions that will need to be answered, though, all related to other positions Cllr O’Brien currently holds. Which of these would he be thinking [...]

     
  • MEP says no to Estuary Airport

    Jan 26, 2012 16:49

    MEP says no to Estuary Airport

    South East MEP Nirj Deva has added his support to the campaign against an airport in the Thames Estuary. The Conservative European Parliament member, who recently came second in the election for the Parliament’s President, added his name to a growing list of opponents to the scheme. Deva, who has [...]

     
  • Medway: the fight is on!

    Jan 18, 2012 8:04

    Medway: the fight is on!

    Prime Minister David Cameron has, for the first time, opened the possibility of an airport in the Thames Estuary, according to The Daily Telegraph. The national paper last night revealed that Mr Cameron is expected to launch a consultation on a new airport within weeks, with the expectation that the [...]

     
 
 
 
 
 
  • Will writing to be regulated

    Will writing to be regulated

    Apr 26, 2012 14:37

    Can you trust the person sat in front of you to put your instructions into your Will exactly how you want them? That is the question I see written...

     
 
  • Just doing their jobs…

    Just doing their jobs…

    May 15, 2012 0:50

    Ladies and gentlemen, I am unashamed to admit I was tonight pulled over by a copper! Why am I unashamed? Because I was doing nothing wrong …...

     
 
  • The Gills looking to #SpoilTheParty

    The Gills looking to #SpoilTheParty

    Apr 21, 2012 12:27

    Despite a row over policing costs, today’s important game against Swindon Town is going ahead as planned. And important it is for both...

     
 
  • MP calls bands to Rock the House

    MP calls bands to Rock the House

    Feb 14, 2012 12:58

    @MarkReckless, MP for Rochester and Strood, is taking part in the second annual Parliamentary live music competition, Rock the House, and inviting...

     
 
  • An alternative to the Thames Estuary

    An alternative to the Thames Estuary

    Feb 17, 2012 17:21

    With the threat of an airport in the Thames Estuary never too far in the minds of local residents, it is often useful to remember that there...

     
 
  • 2011 on Birmingham and Beyond

    2011 on <em>Birmingham and Beyond</em>

    Jan 10, 2012 2:55

    I am a little late with my end-of-year review this year given that I am presently in the process of moving from Birmingham back to Medway. However,...

     
 
 

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  • Just doing their jobs…

    Just doing their jobs…

    May 15, 2012 0:50

    Ladies and gentlemen, I am unashamed to admit I was tonight pulled over by a copper! Why am I unashamed? Because I was doing...

     
  • Labour in bed with the devil?

    Labour in bed with the devil?

    May 4, 2012 13:56

    As the dust settles on yesterday’s local elections (and, in some cases, the rubble is still falling), parties are spinning...

     
  • @VinceMaple elected Labour leader

    @VinceMaple elected Labour leader

    Apr 30, 2012 21:59

    Medway Labour Group have elected Cllr Vince Maple to take over from Cllr Paul Godwin as Group Leader. The Group elected Cllr...

     
  • Medway to develop Community Covenant

    Medway to develop Community Covenant

    Apr 28, 2012 21:39

    Medway Council has agreed to develop and arrange for organisations across the area to sign an Armed Forces Community Covenant,...

     
  • Cllr Godwin resigns as Labour leader

    Cllr Godwin resigns as Labour leader

    Apr 27, 2012 11:44

    Cllr Paul Godwin has today announced he is to resign as Leader of the Labour Group. The Chatham Central councillor has led...