Accountability is critically important – too many people have accused the current Conservative-run Council of being “democracy dodgers“ who do not take into account the views of Medway residents.

A Labour council will make sure the processes and decision-making of the council is open and transparent, and will welcome public scrutiny.

• Work hard to ensure you have your say on the council priorities
• Consult annually on the budget proposals – unlike the current Conservative administration which repeatedly refuses to consult residents
• Introduce live streaming of key council meetings to ensure there is an equal opportunity for everyone to observe decision-making
• Allow people to ask questions of the decision-making Cabinet meeting, which the current administration refuses to do
• Accept e-petitions from change.org and other external petition organisations, another change the current Conservative council refuses to make