The Council have just launched a consultation on introducing ‘red routes’ across Medway. These would be marked by double red lines on the road and motorists will not be allowed to stop, load, or park along these roads at any time. Cameras would be put in place to enforce and fine motorists.
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 for 2024-25. This will mean record funding of £99,392,582 for schools within our Constituency.
Government this week has announced tougher measures to crackdown on fly-tipping, litter, and graffiti increasing the maximum fines by hundreds of pounds.
👉 The maximum amount those caught fly-tipping could be fined will increase from £400 to £1,000
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 was sponsored by my great colleague The Rt Hon Phillip Dunne Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee.
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 planned to be carried out between the hours of 7am and 7pm, however there may be occasions when work are carried out at night.
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 the effect this will have on the Medway’s drivers.
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 on building safety, within his statement he said “ I can confirm to the House today that no leaseholder living in a building above 11 me
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 important issues such as development, healthcare, and migration.
