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Archive for: January, 2010

So, how many by-elections are we going to see this year?

So, how many by-elections are we going to see this year?

For many Medway residents, the general election will not be the only time they head for the polls this year.
Residents in Gillingham North, Gillingham South, Rainham Central, River, Rochester East, Rochester South and Horsted and Rochester West wards all face the prospects of a second visit to the polling station weeks after the general election.
Of [...]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again

Public institutions and organisations never cease to amaze me in their arrogance, and single-minded mentality, and the recipient of my anger today is the Chatham World Heritage Partnership.
Once again the truth behind their twisted plans has emerged, and once again I am forced to go on the offensive against a partnership which seems hell-bent on [...]

Medway blogger questions Labour councillor’s dual roles

Medway blogger questions Labour councillor’s dual roles

Medway blogger Alan Collins has questioned whether Labour Councillor Bill Esterson can continue as a Medway Councillor at the same time as trying to become an MP in Merseyside.
Speaking after Cllr Esterson was selected to fight the Sefton Central seat in Merseyside, Mr Collins questioned how he would be able to continue to serve his [...]

Medway’s Bill Esterson selected to fight in Sefton Central

Medway’s Bill Esterson selected to fight in Sefton Central

Labour Councillor Bill Esterson has been selected to fight the Sefton Central constituency at this year’s general election, ahead of a local councillor and a civil servant.
Cllr Esterson, who held his seat on River ward in 2007 whilst his colleague lost to the Conservatives’ Craig MacKinlay, is looking at a notional majority of 4,950, according [...]

Chatham Labour candidates for 2011 announced

Chatham Labour candidates for 2011 announced

Labour’s candidates for the 2011 local elections have been announced – via one of the candidates’ twitter feed.
Amongst the selections for the two wards are the three sitting councillors in Chatham Central and Medway blogger Tristan Osborne for what was once Labour’s safest seat, Luton and Wayfield.
Chatham Central councillors Vince Maple (pictured), Julie Shaw and [...]

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