Low Council Tax - Better Services - Value for Money

Low Council Tax & Value for Money

Our pledges are:

  • Council Tax frozen for 2 years and we will retain the lowest Council Tax, which is on average £130 lower than the rest of Kent
  • Car parking charges frozen for past 3 years and we will ensure they remain amongst the lowest in Kent
  • Retain and improve front line services such as care for the elderly, libraries and expand community hubs
  • Ask the Independent Remuneration Panel to reduce councillors' allowances

Delivering Community Safety

In partnership with the police we are committed to:

  • Continuing to tackle anti-social behaviour and alcohol related issues
  • A no nonsense approach to littering, graffiti and fly-tipping
  • Improving neighbourhood policing
  • Cracking down on dog-fouling by promoting responsible dog ownership

Better Transport

We will:

  • Work towards a Freedom Pass for Medway's students
  • maintain the 9 am start time for concessionary bus pass holders
  • Maintain the popular yellow bus scheme
  • Continue to invest in our roads and pavements

Choice in Education

We will:

  • Remain committed to Sure Start
  • Protect Medway's Grammar Schools and support schools wishing to become academies
  • Create a new apprenticeship scheme to support young people in Medway
  • Continue to promote the four Universities in Medway and explore options for a new University Technical College

A Cleaner and Greener Environment

We will continue to:

  • Maintain the weekly bin collection
  • Increase recycling rates and improve the street scene
  • Protect our green spaces including Capstone Valley and Rochester airport
  • Fight any proposal for an airport in the Thames Estuary or at Cliffe on the Hoo Peninsula

A Brighter Future

We are committed to:

  • Free swimming for the under 11s and over 60s and we will expand sporting opportunities for all
  • Continue to attract investment into the area and work with businesses to create jobs and opportunities
  • Medway receiving the recognition it deserves as a modern city with strong historic roots
  • Maintaining a strong calendar of annual free events and festivals