It is said that elections are won on the doorstep, and that may well be true. Being armchair activists, it’s difficult to check up on that.
Twitter and blogs however are part of our social media present and future, and if the election was decided there, how would each of the wards be looking?
Was good to see you out on the doorstep again. Something great about two parties both doing what they should – speaking to local residents.
— Robbie Lammas (@RobbieLammas) March 30, 2019
Medway Conservatives (55 candidates)
Thank you to all the local residents we spoke to on the doorstep today who said they were proud to be backing Cllr Wendy Purdy & @MrAWJLawrence ahead of #MedwayElects19 on 2nd May. You can find out more about what we've been up to on our website! https://t.co/uODv28p2b8 pic.twitter.com/NvVPSVSkYD
— Watling Ward Conservatives (@conservatives43) March 30, 2019
Out and about in the Ward today meeting and talking with residents around the Fire Station on Watling Street
— Watling Ward Conservatives (@conservatives43) March 30, 2019
Thank you for the great reception and for the points raised. No criticisms of @MedwayTories and the services provided by @medway_council. pic.twitter.com/ndQzJrcKLA
Mayor of Medway supporting Mayor of Bexley Charity night, Deputy supporting Mayor of Broadstairs charity night #BusyMedwayMayoraltyPromotingMedway
— Steve Iles (@SteveIles) March 30, 2019
Did you know that through Cllr Wendy Purdy's ward funds she has supported Gillingham @UKScouting? You can find out more about which community projects she has supported here: https://t.co/B8IfDsFr5W pic.twitter.com/WaZeQKcqPd
— Watling Ward Conservatives (@conservatives43) March 31, 2019
Attending Shri Guru Ravidass temple in Strood with Fatima Mitchell #BusyMayorofMedway pic.twitter.com/rtvF3EIGnD
— Steve Iles (@SteveIles) March 31, 2019
At the Howard school in Rainham for the launch of the Mosque Association. #BusyMayorofMedway
— Steve Iles (@SteveIles) March 31, 2019
Our MP @Rehman_Chishti was delighted to visit The Robert Napier School in Gillingham earlier this month to visit and catch up with the brilliant Headteacher Mr Minchin who recently received a Good OFSTED. https://t.co/nH0ULVqSC9 pic.twitter.com/q6GLr45H2i
— Watling Ward Conservatives (@conservatives43) March 31, 2019
Meet the brilliant and hard working conservative team for Gillingham North ward. pic.twitter.com/UQZ8EgFZbL
— Kwashie A. Anang (@Kaamartei) April 1, 2019
@MedwayTories would much rather see money spent on improving our environment and lives of all residents whereas @MedwayLabour continue to make excuses for the tiny few at the cost of the many.
— Andrew Lawrence (@MrAWJLawrence) April 1, 2019
Today is #WorldAutismDay.
— Robbie Lammas (@RobbieLammas) April 2, 2019
1 in 160 have Autism. It comes with its challenges but INCREIDBLE POSITIVES also.
Here is an old video of me discussing what it is like to live with Autsim:https://t.co/CCU0TAeUYP
New crossings in place today in Strood high street to help traffic and pedestrian flow.
— Steve Iles (@SteveIles) April 1, 2019
Now we wait for opposition to this.
Medway Labour (55 candidates)
I have no doubt had a few Medway Tory MPs taken a different tack this would be happening to them. They won’t admit it but membership is way off reasonable territory. https://t.co/TXA3506Fnc
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) March 30, 2019
Luton and Wayfield @MedwayLabour team having lunch after a busy morning on Upper Luton Road pic.twitter.com/8qRRCRHOge
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) March 30, 2019
Great morning out on the #Gillingham South #LabourDoorstep . Plenty of positive conversations and lots of support! pic.twitter.com/zwcpSTqdYp
— Gillingham & Rainham Labour (@GRLabour) March 30, 2019
The sunniest of days back in the neighbourhood – and residents on the Labour doorstep agree the Tories are in chaos. #LabourDoorstep pic.twitter.com/3VrRB7QGdc
— Harinder Singh (@Harinder__Singh) March 30, 2019
Out on the Chatham Central #LabourDoorstep with @Harinder__Singh on the street where he was born and bought up #ProudToBeChatham #LoyalAndTrue #MedwayElects19 pic.twitter.com/GUvgHQZIxv
— Vince Maple (@vincemaple) March 30, 2019
Brilliant sunny weather on the #LabourDoorstep in #Gillingham North this morning!
— Andy Stamp (@CllrAndyStamp) March 30, 2019
Lots of positive conversations with local residents who want change after 19 years of Conservative rule in Medway.#MedwayElects19 #MedwayForTheMany pic.twitter.com/opq3W4swWU
Positive response on doorstep and topping up on the tan. Looking good for May 2nd @MedwayLabour pic.twitter.com/uyTMcINEow
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) March 30, 2019
Brilliant #Labourdoorstep in #Watling ward with our hardworking candidates Chrissy and Jordan . So many residents eager for change! pic.twitter.com/U9EZ6XXX5F
— Gillingham & Rainham Labour (@GRLabour) March 30, 2019
Lovely afternoon in #Gillingham South, good to hear residents appreciating all the work Clive, Nausahabah and Dan have done to improve the area. Newsflash:Jim has been a member for over 30 years and insisted on trying filters for photos, we think he is hooked now! #LabourDoorstep pic.twitter.com/08RvtVOlP4
— Gillingham & Rainham Labour (@GRLabour) March 30, 2019
@labour4twydall Will be back out in Twydall soon with my fellow Labour candidates. pic.twitter.com/LsYwPIDU1J
— Hazel Browne (@Hazel_LBrowne) March 31, 2019
Today is the last day of the "crack cocaine of gambling" limits with 1st April seeing finally the FOBTs stake reduction from £100 to £2.
— Vince Maple (@vincemaple) March 31, 2019
Congratulations to all those who played their part in bring about this much needed change. pic.twitter.com/7vi0qtVseD
Who turned the heating off? Chilly Mothering Sunday on the #LabourDoorstep in #Borstal with my fantastic #RochesterWest running mate Elaine Thomas. #RebuildingMedway #MedwayElects19 #MedwayForTheMany pic.twitter.com/yGONhRygEU
— Cllr Alex Paterson (@ajpaterson) March 31, 2019
April is about autism awareness please watch. Many thanks Jo
— Joanne Howcroft-Scott (@HowcroftJoanne) March 31, 2019
Dear Medway residents. You have a unique chance to do this in local elections in May. Don’t miss the opportunity to send your message. pic.twitter.com/drrjcbwkHz
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) March 31, 2019
The @MedwayTories are already over budget and raiding other ‘106’ budgets on CCTV fix after MCG shambles – and they’ve only just *started* on fixing cameras in just three locations. Dropped the ball on community safety and we are all now paying for the incompetence pic.twitter.com/zu1eUcuKln
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) March 31, 2019
It would be better had @RSCCA pledged the money to local homelessness charity or maybe the foodbank. Tells you something about @RSCCA when it’s money to spend elsewhere as a means to solicit personal information from residents.
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) March 31, 2019
If you are asking whether I’m happy the mess you’ve made with MCG is being dealt with that’s a yes. Am I happy it’s already over budget because of your mismanagement then no. And when is Cllr Mackness going to apologise for letting River residents down?!
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) March 31, 2019
Thats really odd, i get the same answer from residents too, saying they never seen tories in Princes Park for decade's until Labour candidate's are hot on there trail.
— Rav Jassal (@garcha2007_r) April 2, 2019
Wayfield Primary School will have £211,659 less annual funding by 2020 #schoolcuts: https://t.co/WwamEH0tst
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) March 25, 2019
It may have been wet and chilly out in #Gillingham South this evening, however, the reception from residents was extremely warm and welcoming! Thank you to our young @UKLabour members, both inspiring on the #LabourDoorstep . pic.twitter.com/yXOhofdBH8
— Gillingham & Rainham Labour (@GRLabour) April 2, 2019
I’ve seen this story before. Good people screamed off a platform because they haven’t bended knee to the alter of political populism.
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) March 30, 2019
Human rights watchdog examining Tory Islamophobia including that from Luton and Wayfield Conservative Councillor > https://t.co/ZSJwT7au5M
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) March 30, 2019
Medway Liberal Democrats (6 candidates)
Medway Greens (4 candidates)
Medway UKIP (3 candidates)
Christian people’s alliance (1 candidates)
Animal Welfare Party (1 candidate)
Jane has been doing amazing work in #CheshireEast and is an inspiration to anyone wanting to make a difference for animals, people and nature in local government. Please support her campaign! https://t.co/2SqsV6hpPm
— ChaoticCosmos (@MinadaRui) March 30, 2019
It's such a shame to see people with good ideas and the will to bring them to life fail to work together rather than debating issues constructively. Thankfully, there's plenty to do if we're ever going to create a fairer world for all – there's room for everyone to do their best. pic.twitter.com/BItcjkUvjN
— ChaoticCosmos (@MinadaRui) April 2, 2019
Independent candidates (7 declared)
So he thought he could keep me off the sofa by cluttering it up did he? pic.twitter.com/rQF9YZBzeF
— Chris Spud Spalding (@Spud_Spalding) March 31, 2019
So putting up a picture of your grandfather and using the words "free speech" is justification for your remarks is it?
— Chris Spud Spalding (@Spud_Spalding) March 31, 2019
I have received a lot of emails regarding fly tipping, I have some ideas on how to counter this but more opinions would be appreciated.
— tom.davis.rainhamsouth (@TRainhamsouth) April 1, 2019
Tom.davis.rainhamsouth@mail.com#tomdavis #rainham #medway #independent #medwayvotes19 #medwayelects19 #rubbish #flytipping pic.twitter.com/n7S2slnCiB
Yesterday I got caught it serious train delays between #rainham and #rochester. What amazed me is that you could not use your train tickets on local busses to get through the disruption. Why can’t something be done about this? @Se_Railway @ArrivaKent
— tom.davis.rainhamsouth (@TRainhamsouth) April 2, 2019
#independent #tomdavis pic.twitter.com/QS1TccJCJr
People have been reporting antisocial behaviour outside the car wash in Parkwood. It is important to report this so that something can be done about it!#medway #rainham #medwayelects19 #medwayvotes19 #independent #tomdavis pic.twitter.com/jdPfAhKonc
— tom.davis.rainhamsouth (@TRainhamsouth) April 2, 2019