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Tory opposition to affordable housing overruled
Tory councillors had previously refused to accept a planning application relating to a development at Amherst Hill, Brompton, because of its affordable housing quota.
Tories deem neighbourhood too posh for affordable housing
The application relates to a development at Amherst Hill, Brompton.
Tories up against the wall
Medway Labour is concerned about Council inaction over the state of repair of hundreds of retaining walls across the Towns, which have potential to collapse at great cost to taxpayers.
Tackling the growing problem of legal loan sharks
We challenge ministers to offer credible and detailed proposals for tackling the problems inherent in the high-cost credit sector.
Save Our NHS and Care Services
Medway Labour campaign across Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham for the Tories to drop the bill which would privatise our NHS by the back door.
Standing up for Medway’s Social Care
Medway Labour Group have called an emergency public meeting to discuss the proposed closure and privatisation of care services in Medway.
Chatham bus station – could keeping the lights on have saved £10 million?
In a new report to the Council’s Planning Committee, the reason it was dark has now been made clear – the Tory Council simply didn’t turn all the lights on!
Time to Get Serious About Airport Proposals
It is clear that the local Tories, who also purport to be against the airport proposals, do not have any voice at all when it comes to influencing their central party.
Concerns Over Slashed Social Care
The Labour group are extremely concerned by the proposal put to Medway Council’s Conservative Cabinet, to privatise or scrap vital adult social care services.
Thames Estuary Airport Plan Must Be Comprehensively Dismissed
The Labour group are disappointed to see that the controversial proposals for an airport in the Thames Estuary are once again gaining news coverage.
