Fighting in Parliament to Save the Jobs and Industry at Chatham Docks Thursday, 2 May, 2024 On the 1st of May, I had the pleasure of hosting a Westminster Hall debate on the Redevelopment of Chatham Docks Basin 3. As many of you are aware, Chatham Docks hold immense historical significance for our community and serve as a vital economic hub. Recent developments, particularly the proposal by Peel Waters, have raised significant concerns. This plan threatens the livelihoods of many... Local News
62.8% of Children in Medway missing out on Vital Cycle Training 7th September 2018 Rochester and Strood MP Kelly Tolhurst has shared concern that in Medway just 37.2% of years 5 and 6 children received training via the recommended Government... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP’s Summer Visit to Chatham Challenger Bank Vanquis 4th September 2018 This summer recess I visited Vanquis Bank which has one of its three nationwide call centre sites based in Chatham to hear about their work and talk to them... Local News
New Kingsnorth Sand and Gravel Quarry Visited by Rochester and Strood MP 24th August 2018 I recently visited the Tarmac sand and gravel quarry at Kingsnorth which became fully operational last year and now serves customers across Kent and South East... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP: Are you Rochester and Strood's Best Small Shop? 20th August 2018 Rochester and Strood MP Kelly Tolhurst is calling on Rochester and Strood's small shopkeepers to enter the Best Small Shops Competition, celebrating the... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP Welcomes Lower Out-of-Work Claimant Figures in Rochester and Strood 17th August 2018 Kelly Tolhurst MP has welcomed this month’s figures showing that local out of work claimants have fallen once again, meaning that more families across Rochester... Local News
Rochester and Strood MP Backs Weekend Joint Ambulance and Police Response Unit 14th August 2018 An exciting new project has been on trial across Medway bringing together South East Coast Ambulance Service paramedics and Kent Police constables on Friday and... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP to Continue Fight for Abbey Court Secondary Education Provision 6th August 2018 It is saddening that one of our leading local special educational needs (SEN) schools is having difficulties getting agreement to install secondary education... Local News
Rochester and Strood MP Supports Local Charity’s Drive for More Volunteers 6th August 2018 I recently met with Macmillan Crossroads Care Kent to discuss their local work in Medway, the dedication of volunteers and their need for more local volunteers... Local News
Rochester Historic High Street Nominated for Great British High Street Competition 20th July 2018 This week is Great British High Street week, a celebration of local achievements on our high streets and supporting the communities in which we live and work... Local News