Spring Budget 2024 Wednesday, 6 March, 2024 With the recent unveiling of the Spring Budget 2024, there's a lot to discuss and several key updates that directly impact us. A lot of economic progress has been made, particularly over the past year, and it is fair to say the economy is turning a corner. This has meant the Treasury is in the position now to afford tax cuts as part of the plan to reward work and grow the economy. I know these... Local News
School Funding 17th July 2023 I am delighted the Government have announced that schools in England are set to receive their highest ever funding in real terms, totaling almost £60 billion... Articles
Kelly Tolhurst MP welcomes the decision to scrap the HIF 12th July 2023 I took a stand against the HIF proposals and the previous Council Leader back in 2018 when the full plans were made clear. Along with elected Ward Councillors... ArticlesLocal NewsMediaOpinions
Kelly Tolhurst Welcomes Tougher Fines for Fly-tipping 11th July 2023 Government this week has announced tougher measures to crackdown on fly-tipping, litter, and graffiti increasing the maximum fines by hundreds of pounds. 👉 The... Westminster News
River Action UK - Charter for Rivers 5th July 2023 As a lifelong user of the River Medway and campaigner, I recently joined River Action UK at their reception of the launch of the “Charter for Rivers." The event... Articles
Ticket Offices 5th July 2023 Residents and train users might have seen the news that rail operators are planning to close ticket offices across the network. I just wanted to reassure people... ArticlesLocal News
Stoke Bridge Update 26th June 2023 The upcoming bridge refurbishment works on the A228 Stoke Bridge are now due to commence on Monday 24 July for approximately two months. Most of the works are... ArticlesLocal NewsMedia
ULEZ Petition 20th June 2023 I am very concerned about the Labour Mayor of London’s plans to expand ULEZ to the Greater London Boroughs, which will see it border Dartford and Swanley, and... ArticlesLocal NewsMedia
Kelly Tolhurst Raises Cladding Remediation Costs in Parliament 11th January 2022 Yesterday I was pleased to question the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, who made a statement in the House of Commons... Westminster News
Kelly Tolhurst MP Raises Local Plan and Healthcare in Meeting with Prime Minister Boris Johnson 10th November 2021 The MP for Rochester and Strood, Kelly Tolhurst MP and Rehman Chishti MP joined fellow Kent MPs for a meeting with the Prime Minister Boris Johnson to raise... Westminster News