Posted on December 23, 2018December 23, 2018 by The Political MedwayThe Week in Medway Politics, 23rd Dec Just time for a quick roundup of the week in Medway politics.. Our Stories Voice of the Leader: December Dickensian Medway: A Home for Christmas Everybody Loves Rehman Virtual Doorstep: 19 Weeks to go.. The Week in Westminster, 22 Dec Top Tweets 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 Medway Political Parties Medway Conservatives 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 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 #homelessnessCllr 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 Medway UKIP Medway Liberal Democrats Medway Greens 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 In ‘Other’ News 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 Rehman About Town 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 https://twitter.com/Rehman_Chishti/status/1073946477603553280 https://twitter.com/Rehman_Chishti/status/1074014393099272194 https://twitter.com/Rehman_Chishti/status/1074975921751449606 https://twitter.com/Rehman_Chishti/status/1075391818685140993 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 Share:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Related