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Tories delay School Street expansion with call-in

Tories delay School Street expansion with call-in

A council’s plan to move ahead with more School Streets will be delayed as Tory opposition calls-in the decision.

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School Streets traffic ban scheme to expand - and more are on the way

School Streets traffic ban scheme to expand - and more are on the way

A council’s cabinet has approved a set of new Schools Streets to progress to the next stage.

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‘I’d do it all again’ - 10 years since ‘first Brexit domino’ fell

‘I’d do it all again’ - 10 years since ‘first Brexit domino’ fell

The three main candidates in what was one of the most important by-elections in UK political history have shared their insights a decade on.

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Council decides how it will spend government cash

Council decides how it will spend government cash

Government funding will be used for local events and improving amenities, helping adults gain maths skills, and developing facilities in rural areas.

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2030 Housing Strategy aims to build more homes and improve rental market

2030 Housing Strategy aims to build more homes and improve rental market

A council has agreed on its housing strategy for the next six years as it sets out four key objectives to improve the current market.

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Starting taxi fares to increase by £1

Starting taxi fares to increase by £1

A council has agreed to increase the flag rate of taxis in part of Kent and Medway to help drivers with the cost of living.

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Tories elect new deputy leader after shock resignation

Tories elect new deputy leader after shock resignation

The new deputy opposition leader of a council’s Consverative part has been announced after a shock resignation due to “disagreements with colleagues”.

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MP: Medway needs to ‘get its future back’ at next election

MP: Medway needs to ‘get its future back’ at next election

The shadow home secretary has visited part of the county this morning and said residents need to vote for Labour at the next election.

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‘Drop in the ocean’ social care plan not enough, warns council deputy

‘Drop in the ocean’ social care plan not enough, warns council deputy

A council forced to hire more care worker agency staff while it struggles to retain permanent staff says the government’s plans don’t go far enough.

Lib Dems select General Election candidates in Towns

Lib Dems select General Election candidates in Towns

With a General Election on the horizon, the Liberal Democrats have announced their three parliamentary candidates for Medway.

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Lack of progress at scandal-hit youth prison ‘unacceptable’

Lack of progress at scandal-hit youth prison ‘unacceptable’

A troubled young offenders institution where violence is rife and ‘demoralised’ prison staff are leaving in their droves is under the spotlight again.

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Council weighs up £42m loan to fund homes for the homeless

Council weighs up £42m loan to fund homes for the homeless

Around 150 properties could be snapped up and used to provide accommodation to those in need to help a cash-strapped council save money on renting.

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‘We need to change how people think about us’

‘We need to change how people think about us’

When it comes to winning votes, Medway Greens say they’re not fighting other parties but people’s misconceptions – and they’re out to change that.

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‘I grew up in a war zone, it’s helped shape who I am...’

‘I grew up in a war zone, it’s helped shape who I am...’

A new councillor has told how his difficult childhood in a warzone has led him to wanting to help others.

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Lib Dems aiming to find way back onto council

Lib Dems aiming to find way back onto council

They may have no councillors at all but the Lib Dems certainly have high hopes in Medway, as Robert Boddy found out.

‘I believe that us young people really can make a difference’

‘I believe that us young people really can make a difference’

A youth council member with eyes on a potential future political career has spoken about how young people really can play an important role.

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‘I arrived with nothing and fell in love with this area’

‘I arrived with nothing and fell in love with this area’

A councillor has told how he fled wartorn west Africa for a better life and rose to become a mayor.

‘I thought people who stood for parliament were not of sound mind...’

‘I thought people who stood for parliament were not of sound mind...’

Labour candidate Lauren Edwards is aiming to become an MP despite previously being baffled why anybody would want to.

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‘My name’s Ron and I am proud to be a hooligan...’

‘My name’s Ron and I am proud to be a hooligan...’

Former soldier Ron Sands knows a thing or two about battles which is why people on Hoo have elected him as one of only four independent councillors.

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‘I’ll keep fighting for people like my amazing little boy’

‘I’ll keep fighting for people like my amazing little boy’

After entering politics when she realised she didn’t want to be a vicar, Elizabeth Turpin speaks to our local democracy reporter about her new role.

‘My background has prepared me for the challenges ahead...’

‘My background has prepared me for the challenges ahead...’

A candidate hoping to become one of the Towns’ three MPs has explained how her life has shaped her political beliefs.

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‘I might be just 23, but I am a veteran of the Towns’ political scene...'

‘I might be just 23, but I am a veteran of the Towns’ political scene...'

He’s 23, ambitious and touted as a future Tory leader, but what makes him tick? Local democracy reporter Robert Boddy spoke with Cllr George Perfect.

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Labour’s Osborne has eyes set on second parliamentary bid

Labour’s Osborne has eyes set on second parliamentary bid

A newly-appointed cabinet member has revealed he is looking at becoming an MP at the next general election.

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