The Week in Medway Politics, 13 Jan

Looks like we'll be getting some kind of orange vest protests on the peninsula next week. pic.twitter.com/9GJ0rg0xGj

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) January 5, 2019

#Poll! What will be remembered as Andrew Mackness' greatest achievement in during his tenure as a Medway councillor?

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) January 6, 2019

On limiting public questions: https://t.co/YraQLysBaj

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) January 6, 2019

On being reported to the police by his own council: https://t.co/eeFwsz5peT

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) January 6, 2019

We have updated our 2019 Medway local election candidate page.

Added:
Conservative – Gary Etheridge, Elizabeth Turpin, @JohnStroodRural in Strood Rural
Independent – @ronniesands in Peninsula
Labour – Oluseyi Obadare in Princes Parkhttps://t.co/1hNixoUcBG

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) January 6, 2019

We are shocked – SHOCKED – that the Medway People’s Voice copyright infringement logo we highlighted some time ago is now being changed. https://t.co/HKdIivTq3b

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) January 7, 2019

“Shame, as we need something intelligent to encourage debate in the issues facing resident of #Medway.” https://t.co/mQmy2lsUDi

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) January 7, 2019

This weeks series are going down well on Facebook. pic.twitter.com/KJbX0Lzp3o

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) January 10, 2019

The Political Medway is kept going in part by our Ko-fi donors. This week, all of our pieces – such as our analysis of the state of Medway Tories – were supported by the generous donation of @MrAWJLawrence. Thanks Andrew!

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) January 10, 2019

Should this come to pass, Medway would be facing European elections three weeks after the local elections in May. https://t.co/LrU8yWSapw

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) January 11, 2019

Huge congratulations to @TheGillsFC for beating premiere league team Cardiff 1-0 – excellent exposure for Medway following this administration's sponsorship initiative! #UpTheGills

— Medway Conservatives (@MedwayTories) January 5, 2019

The @RSCCA @MedwayTories vote to no confidence the @Conservatives Prime Minister Brexit Deal. If they’ve got no confidence why should the public in Medway? https://t.co/HSVAwdgDRb

— Medway Labour (@MedwayLabour) January 9, 2019

We’ve pledged to scrap the bulky waste charge. Evidence from councils that have abolished it highlights big declines in fly-tipping and filthy streets as a result. https://t.co/FRdyvQPkHE

— Medway Labour (@MedwayLabour) January 10, 2019

The @MedwayTories supported cuts to our NHS are cutting to the bone. Tory Ministers are happy to queue for shameless photo opportunities whilst we all queuing longer to be treated in an NHS starved of cash. https://t.co/IyK9bevKRx

— Medway Labour (@MedwayLabour) January 10, 2019

At yesterday's public meetings we listened to resident's concerns about the future of #RussellHouse. We stand with residents who oppose these proposed changes; older residents want to stay in their homes and remain part of the community they are passionate about… pic.twitter.com/dqKRaMmMQd

— Medway Labour (@MedwayLabour) January 11, 2019

Defending the local environment and democracy https://t.co/9dKpTDb5tn

— Medway Green Party (@medwaygreens) January 7, 2019

Amazing work by @GreenLondonAMs – 16 important changes made to draft London Plan covering things like social housing, sports facilities, air pollution, ecology, green energy and cycling. Elected Greens get things done – remember this in May's elections! #LE2019 #GreenMedway https://t.co/vuVIwYsnjV

— Medway Green Party (@medwaygreens) January 9, 2019

Founded on the concept of a group of truly independent individuals free of national party dogma coming together, Medway People’s Voice is a new political organisation covering the Medway towns.

— Medway People's Voice (@MedwayVoice) January 2, 2019

Before everybody gets excited we are changing 1 of the proposed logos. Our advice is it is fine but given the track record of poor decisions, we can't with any conscience allow @medway_council to waste money on challenging our right to use it. We are after all, for common sense!

— Medway People's Voice (@MedwayVoice) January 7, 2019

Our latest update is now live, featuring councillor attendance figures and a new-look home page!https://t.co/sXOfELqxPl

— Medway Elects (@MedwayElects) January 2, 2019

Hoo Parish Councillor @ronniesands has announced he intends to stand as an independent in May. With a swathe of issues & general discontent on the Peninsula, and with UKIP, @medwaygreens, independents & potentially a new party all vying for votes, this could be a ward to watch. pic.twitter.com/WpGjake7y0

— Medway Elects (@MedwayElects) January 5, 2019

Shocking footage of Rochester man Lewis Ludlow pledging his allegiance to Islamic State. More on #KentTonight at 1730 on #Freeview7 #Virgin159 and https://t.co/cko7T0xwj7 pic.twitter.com/GzVfwMur3G

— KMTV (@KMTV_Kent) January 4, 2019

Fire at former shipyard https://t.co/EFp1QswH3S pic.twitter.com/fF13TVA9DE

— Medway Messenger (@MedwayMessenger) January 5, 2019

Is this what Medway needs?https://t.co/SD4igk8AYO

— Medway Messenger (@MedwayMessenger) January 7, 2019

The court hasn't sat since 1954…https://t.co/LM1wI0HCw6

— Medway Messenger (@MedwayMessenger) January 10, 2019

One patient said she had waited more than 15 hours to see a doctor…https://t.co/Fl82VdcviK

— Medway Messenger (@MedwayMessenger) January 10, 2019

Council defends employing 'costly' temporary social worker for five years https://t.co/ourQopKQON pic.twitter.com/SF6LIp6U7K

— KentOnline (@Kent_Online) January 11, 2019

Popped into @TheGillsFC ⚽ & congratulated Chairman Paul Scally on the clubs brilliant win against @CardiffCityFC! In tonight’s draw for the 4th round of @EmiratesFACup @TheGillsFC are number 3. My choice of opponents No.20 @ManCity & Chairman’s choice No.31 @LFC. Up the Gills! pic.twitter.com/xZTwPWqGy3

— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) January 7, 2019