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Gary Hackwell BEM

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Councillor Gary Hackwell has been a dedicated representative of Rainham South East since May 2023, following his previous tenure representing Rainham South from 2019 to 2023. A committed Conservative councillor, Gary has played a vital role in Medway’s local governance, serving on multiple committees and contributing to key policy discussions.

Throughout his time in office, Gary has held various leadership positions, including serving as the Deputy Leader of the Opppsition on Medway Council. Under the previous Conservative administration, he was the Portfolio Holder for Business Management, overseeing crucial aspects of Medway’s economic and administrative functions.

His extensive committee experience includes roles on the Audit Committee, Business Support and Digital Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Employment Matters Committee, and Planning Committee, among others.

 

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Cllr Hackwell receives British Empire Medal

Friday, 24 October, 2025
We are delighted to share that Deputy Leader of the Opposition Councillor Gary Hackwell was presented with his British Empire Medal at an investiture ceremony held at Knole in Sevenoaks last week. The ceremony was led by the Lord Lieutenant of Kent on behalf of HM The King.
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Medway Conservatives Deputy Leader awarded British Empire Medal

Saturday, 14 June, 2025
Medway Conservatives are pleased to announce that Cllr Gary Hackwell has been named in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025, as a Medalist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM), for services to Young People and the community of Medway. Central Chancery of the Orders of KnighthoodSt.
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Medway Conservatives concerned by Medway Council budget

Friday, 2 August, 2024
Medway Conservatives are concerned by the news from this week’s Cabinet meeting of the £16m projected overspend of the Council’s revenue budget for this financial year.
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