The Week in Medway Politics, 23rd Dec

Is @KellyTolhurst right to prepare for a ‘no deal scenario’? https://t.co/FW8ezy67cP

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) December 15, 2018

Was @tracey_crouch right to vote no on the legalisation of cannabis? https://t.co/FW8ezy67cP

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) December 15, 2018

Does @Rehman_Chishti have what it takes to get Cat welfare legislation through Parliament? https://t.co/FW8ezy67cP

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) December 15, 2018

SO are you saying the Opposition needs new Leadership or new pundits? https://t.co/LnrjvOrU9R

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) December 16, 2018

There's some perfunctory tweeting from @medway_council and you can take a look at the agenda here: https://t.co/Ed7nF0xWte

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) December 18, 2018

Cabinet has just agreed that necessary officers are authorised to seek legal challenge by way of a judicial review of any decision by the Joint Committee of CCGs which does not see Medway Maritime Hospital selected as a site for Hyper Acute Stroke Unit #saveourstrokeservices

— Medway Conservatives (@MedwayTories) December 18, 2018

Medway Labour Group recently replied to the Lower Thames Crossing consultation (below), and you can too! You only have until the 20th December 2018 so don’t hesitate to fill in the… https://t.co/cwSYE4I8mo

— Medway Labour (@MedwayLabour) December 18, 2018

Take just 20 minutes to watch this incredible short film and learn about the history of black people in #Chatham, #Rochester, and #Kent – well done to everyone involved! @MedwayAca @UniCreativeArts #UntoldStories https://t.co/WbE20sSgB3 pic.twitter.com/pnN5gluiLF

— Medway Labour (@MedwayLabour) December 18, 2018

#Medway needs long term solutions to #homelessness

Cllr Naushabah Khan, Councillor for #Gillingham South and Medway Labour Spokesperson for Housing said, ‘…We need to be looking at the… https://t.co/Pc7Jhnn85E

— Medway Labour (@MedwayLabour) December 20, 2018

Cllr Teresa Murray standing up for Stroke Services in #Medway.

Medway not only badly needs a Hyper Acute Stroke Unit as an area of higer deprivation, but it's also the most logical site as it will serve the… https://t.co/BIoq047A2s

— Medway Labour (@MedwayLabour) December 20, 2018

We will continue to scrutinise this decision to spend millions on taxpayer subsidy to this organisation. We do not feel this is best use of public money given issues in highstreets, transport chaos or small business tax. https://t.co/vpTLbBbjux

— Medway Labour (@MedwayLabour) December 22, 2018

Interesting to hear of this, but surely Medway Greens are already the independent voice for Medway? #GreenMedway https://t.co/4B5WQBp3Fk

— Medway Green Party (@medwaygreens) December 21, 2018

We are continuing to support the homeless and offering advice to residents at risk of becoming homeless in #Medway. We provide a range of support throughout the year to people with nowhere to live, as well as those who are at risk of losing their home – https://t.co/r71PP8hJdE

— Medway Council (@medway_council) December 17, 2018

We've been awarded White Ribbon Status, highlighting our stance against domestic abuse across Medway. Colleagues, Cllrs and other senior figures have supported by signing the pledge. Have you? Sign up @ https://t.co/ztBhiFJBe2 @ABetterMedway @WhiteRibbon_uk pic.twitter.com/Oo8BjeCSQK

— Medway Council (@medway_council) December 17, 2018

It's just under a week until your Christmas and New Year collections for waste and recycling begin, ending Sat 5 Jan. Don't forget, there will be NO brown bin collections between Mon, 24 and Sat, 29 December. Check your dates @ https://t.co/swRA20mgSL @MedwayRecycles pic.twitter.com/rAfmevYDOK

— Medway Council (@medway_council) December 18, 2018

We're encouraging residents to stay connected over the festive period. There are a number of clubs across Medway including gardening clubs, local history groups, dance classes and much more. For more information, visit: https://t.co/3toY8Vp6Zp

— Medway Council (@medway_council) December 18, 2018

Loan sharks can seem like the answer to #Christmas money worries, but they’re illegal lenders who can make your life a misery. Use your local credit union instead – https://t.co/d2u1pyzSuw pic.twitter.com/QSay0vI9ze

— Medway Council (@medway_council) December 19, 2018

@BBCSPSE – @CllrAndyStamp is right to say, certainly compared to the "Brexit" General election in 2017 where most people were talking about anything else, Brexit is coming up more on the doorstep.

— Vince Maple (@vincemaple) December 16, 2018

New centres aimed at taking rough sleepers off the streets will be set up in 15 locations across England, including Brighton & Hove and Medway. https://t.co/EPD4NeJ9bM

— BBC South East (@bbcsoutheast) December 18, 2018

Medway Council could still enter into a sponsorship or advertising deal with businesses involved in the sale of weapons, sexual services, tobacco or payday loans under a policy signed-off by cabinet members. #LDReporter

— Dean Kilpatrick (@DemocracyDean) December 19, 2018

Gillingham man attacked for views on Brexithttps://t.co/B183SKrRz4

— KMTV (@KMTV_Kent) December 17, 2018

Is crime becoming more of an issue in Medway?
https://t.co/Z1LifRCmc4

— KMTV (@KMTV_Kent) December 17, 2018

Should Kent Police, like Metropolitan Police, trial the use facial recognition software? We asked shoppers in #Gillinghamhttps://t.co/OR8BO4UJnN

— KMTV (@KMTV_Kent) December 18, 2018

ICYMI: We asked shoppers in #Medway what needs to be done to make local town centres more attractive? https://t.co/wSZZXWMmQy

— KMTV (@KMTV_Kent) December 21, 2018

BREAKING: A new political group called "Medway People's Voice" has been announced.https://t.co/KjRmzmpJHp pic.twitter.com/rYmr5heMwH

— Medway Elects (@MedwayElects) December 20, 2018

Held regular MP Street Surgery in Gillingham High Street listening to residents views and taking up matters on their behalf along with our brilliant Gillingham North @Conservatives campaign team: Ian Hookway, Cartel Cheema and Faisal Ahmed. pic.twitter.com/FQzrJ0KlIU

— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) December 15, 2018

Delighted to attend Rochester Cathedral & give a reading at “Festival of nine Lessons & Carols”. Pictured with Bishop James,Dean Philip,Mayor of Medway Cllr Steve Iles and High Sherif of Kent Jane Ashton. P.s A wonderful surprises to meet Mrs Hudson my former Biology teacher. pic.twitter.com/xF6FuYKjIb

— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) December 21, 2018