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There are 33 Conservative Councillors on Medway Council, elected to represent the people of Chatham, Gillingham, Rainham, Rochester and Strood.
We are committed to providing our residents with the best services we can provide whilst offering excellent value for money and maintaining a Council Tax which is lower than the average in Kent.
Here you can find information on our vision for Medway and how we are working to create a safer, cleaner and greener community with better opportunities for all people in Medway.
Find out how we stand on the issues that matter to you on our policy page or discover what we've been doing for you recently in our news section. You can also subscribe to receive email updates on our latest news. If you need help or advice you can find out how to contact your local Conservative Councillor here.
We are the party that are making a real difference for the people of Medway.
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Conservatives will fight again to protect Capstone Valley and other green sites
Press release posted on Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Medway’s Conservative Cabinet have promised to vehemently oppose the development of Capstone Valley and other areas, after being forced to include them as options in a consultation.
Government legislation has forced Medway Council to include housing developments in the consultation on the Local Development Framework, even if they have already been rejected. Read more...
Labour group would threaten every school with closure as their attempt to derail consultation with primary schools fails
Press release posted on Friday, 19 June 2009
Residents will be allowed to continue to express their views on proposed changes to Medway’s primary schools, despite the Labour group’s attempt to stifle discussions.
The Labour group attempted to derail a consultation on primary school changes at a meeting of Medway Council (18th June) with a motion demanding that the council stops consulting parents, pupils and teachers. This was defeated by Conservative councillors. Read more...
Labour group threatens £30m investment in Medway’s schools
Press release posted on Wednesday, 17 June 2009
Medway Labour group’s attempt to derail the proposed changes to primary education could threaten up to £30 million of investment in Medway’s schools.
Labour councillors have, at every turn, opposed changes to primary schools in Medway, without suggesting any alternative solutions to address surplus places – an issue that their own Labour government demands that the council deals with under their Primary Strategy for Change. Read more...
Footpath improved thanks to Conservative campaign
Press release posted on Monday, 15 June 2009
Improvements have been made to the footpath between Lordswood lane and Emily road after a campaign by local Conservative councillors.
Councillors for Princes Park Matt Bright and Pat Gulvin have had new anti- motorcycle barriers installed and the path re-surfaced after Medway Council got permission to reclassify it as a path instead of a bridleway. Read more...
Deputy Leader Alan Jarrett: Government policy drives our decisions
Article posted on Friday, 5 June 2009
Change is one of the challenges with which politicians are faced. The Conservative administration in Medway has been confronted by difficult options many times since 2000, but on each occasion the promised benefits have been realised.
Three of the most difficult challenges that come to mind are the changes we have made to how our care homes have been set up and managed, the introduction of academy schools and, most recently, the consultation on primary strategy for change. Read more...