Response to Labour's Councillor Vince Maple Wednesday, 4 November, 2020 Dear Vince, Thank you for the attached letter to Martin and I, and I am replying on behalf of us both. I was delighted that we were able to agree with CAM to redirect the Emergency Assistance Grant into the provision of Free School Meals. Dan MacDonald and his team did a fantastic job on behalf of the children and families in Medway. Your question about future funding is made in the context of an... Local News
Comment on Free School Meals for Medway Children Over Half Term 23rd October 2020 Councillor Alan Jarrett, Leader of Medway Council and Medway Conservative Group, said: “Prior to receipt of the Labour Group’s email I had already discussed... Local News
Future of Much Loved Local Events Threatened by Medway Labour 10th September 2020 Last week, Medway Conservatives took the difficult decision not to hold this year’s Rochester Christmas Market, Dickensian Christmas Festival or Christmas light... Local News
Councillor Brake Promotes Medway's Action Against Obesity 21st July 2020 On Monday Councillor David Brake (Walderslade), Portfolio Holder for Adult Services and Public Health, was delighted to take part in the Local Government... Local News
Princes Park Conservative Councillors Supporting NHS Staff With Ward Funds 30th June 2020 Councillors Gloria Opara and Tashi Bhutia, of Princes Park ward, are proud to be supporting a local initiative to help support NHS Staff throughout the pandemic... Local News
Medway Conservatives Comment on Transfer of Provider For North Kent Dermatology Service 24th June 2020 Following recent announcement of the transfer of North Kent Dermatology Service away from the current provider, Councillor David Wildey, Chairman of Health and... Local News
Outcome of the Youth Offending Team Inspection 12th June 2020 Councillor Josie Iles, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, said: “Medway Council’s focus is, and will always be, to provide the very best opportunities... Local News
Statement on Strood Market 11th June 2020 Councillor Jane Chitty, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Economic Growth and Regulation, said: “Last year, the Council commissioned a wide ranging independent... Local News
Medway Conservatives Disgusted by Labour’s Failure to Support Children’s Education 14th May 2020 Medway Conservatives were bitterly disappointed by unconstructive comments from the Labour Group, relating to a reluctance to allow our children and young... Local News
VE Day Celebrations in Medway 8th May 2020 All across the UK, people have banded together - whilst staying physically apart - to mark and honour the 75th anniversary of the end of WW2 in Europe... Local News
Our 2020 Spending Review Delivers on the Priorities of the British People 25th November 2020 We are providing £280 billion to get our country through coronavirus. Rishi Sunak’s 2020 Spending Review sets out how. National News
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Amanda Milling: 'We’re delivering our manifesto promises against the odds' 24th November 2020 Amanda Milling, Chairman of the Conservative Party, talks about how we're delivering on our 2019 Manifesto pledges against the odds. National News
Our COVID Winter Plan 23rd November 2020 During this period of national restrictions, our COVID Winter Plan will the NHS, keeps children in school and lets the economy get moving again. National News
Our largest boost to our Nation’s Defence in a Generation 19th November 2020 We’re delivering a funding boost of over £24 billion for our nation’s defence. Ensuring we keep our nation safe from the evolving international threats we face... National News
Our Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution 18th November 2020 Today, the Prime Minister has outlined his ten-point plan to bring about a green industrial revolution, creating 250,000 jobs and helping us to build back... National News
