Medway is a fantastic place, somewhere nearly 300,000 people call home. As someone who first…
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
Manifesto 2019
Medway Labour are a Council in waiting; we are in touch with the needs of…
Under the Conservatives our neighbourhoods are dirtier, and our communities are weaker. Far too many…
Everyone should have access to a safe, good quality and affordable home. Yet we know…
The Medway Conservative Group has supported cuts of 454 officers and 83 PCSOs whilst public…
The record of the Conservative Council on the provision of services for children and young…
Good health and social care, with fair access for all, is a right. A Labour…
We know for many households your council tax bill is a big expenditure every year.…
Accountability is critically important – too many people have accused the current Conservative-run Council of…