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Adrian Gulvin

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Councillor for Lordswood & Walderslade
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Councillor Adrian Gulvin has been a dedicated representative of Lordswood & Walderslade since May 2023, following his long-standing service in Walderslade from 2011 to 2023. He was Medway Conservatives Leader and Leader of the Opposition between May 2023 and May 2024.

Adrian has played a significant role in Medway’s governance, serving on multiple committees, including the Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and Planning Committee. He has also contributed to external organizations, holding appointments with the Chatham Charities Trustees, Corporate Parenting Board, and the Fostering Panel.

During his tenure in the previous Conservative administration, Adrian was the Cabinet Member for Resources from 2015 to 2023, overseeing financial strategy and budget management. He also served as Opposition Spokesperson for the Audit Committee from 2023 to 2024, ensuring financial accountability within Medway Council.

Beyond his council duties, Adrian has been actively involved in community initiatives, including the Medway Queen Preservation Society, demonstrating his commitment to preserving local heritage.

With decades of experience in local government, Councillor Gulvin continues to work towards improving Medway’s financial policies, advocating for responsible governance, and ensuring efficient public services.

 

 

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Councillor Gulvin attends Local Authority's 4th Birthday

Monday, 28 July, 2025
Cllr Gulvin attended the fourth birthday party of Local Authority this week on behalf of the Medway Conservative Group. Local Authority, formed out of the old Political Medway blog, offers essential local journalism about Medway politics, culture and life more widely in the conurbation.
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Councillor Gulvin says ‘stick to the plan’ as Government sets out Budget, to cut taxes, build a stronger economy and deliver a brighter future for families in Medway.

Wednesday, 13 March, 2024
Councillor Gulvin has welcomed last week’s budget, saying ‘stick to the plan’ to cut taxes for working people and support businesses in Medway.
Swimming

Labour fail to back free swimming

Friday, 1 March, 2024
At yesterday evening’s Budget Council meeting, the Medway Conservatives (with full support from our Members of Parliament) moved an amendment which would have kept free swimming for our under 16s and over 60s.
Cllr Gulvin

Statement in relation to Councillor Elizabeth Turpin

Thursday, 29 February, 2024
Following a meeting of the Medway Conservatives leadership team this afternoon, Councillor Adrian Gulvin, Leader of the Medway Conservatives, said the following: Last night Cllr Elizabeth Turpin informed us of her decision to resign the Conservative Group whip.  This Conservative Group is co
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Statement on Tracey Crouch CBE MP not standing at next general election

Monday, 12 February, 2024
Following the statement released by Tracey Crouch CBE MP that she will not stand at the next General Election, Councillor Adrian Gulvin said the following on behalf of the Medway Conservative Group “Thank you Tracey for your service to the people of Chatham and Aylesford.
Adrian Gulvin

Statement in relation to Budget for 2024/5

Monday, 5 February, 2024
Following the release of Medway Council’s draft revenue and capital budget for 2024/5, the Leader of the Opposition and Opposition Spokesperson for Finance and Strategy, Councillor Adrian Gulvin, said the following:  “We have always been clear that Medway every year faces budgetary challenges
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Rt Hon James Cleverly MP welcomes Kent’s crime reduction

Wednesday, 31 January, 2024
Last week James Cleverly MP visited Medway twice (24th and 26th January) and met with local MP Kelly Tolhurst and Matthew Scott to see the success that has been delivered by Kent PCC Matthew Scott and Kent Police. On Wednesday 24 January, he visited North Kent Police Station to meet with the Violen
Leader of the Opposition and Opposition Spokesperson for Education visit Mid Kent College

Leader of the Opposition and Opposition Spokesperson for Education visit Mid Kent College

Wednesday, 29 November, 2023
The Leader of the Opposition, Councillor Gulvin, and Opposition Spokesperson for Children, Young People and Education, Councillor Perfect, were delighted to visit Mid Kent College, for a morning.
Cllr Gulvin at Transgender day of Remembrance

Leader of the Opposition attends Transgender day of Remembrance Service

Friday, 24 November, 2023
The leader of the opposition, Cllr Gulvin attended the Transgender Day of Remembrance service, where the Transgender flag was raised at Gun Wharf to show solidarity with Medway’s transgender community.
Potholes

Medway Conservatives welcome £12.5m for Medway for long-term plan to repair our roads thanks to Conservative Government

Wednesday, 22 November, 2023
The majority of people across the country travel by road, but potholes can cause misery for motorists – from expensive vehicle repairs to bumpy, slow and dangerous journeys.
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