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?
Thank you @MedwayElects for all your efforts to inform voters and support democratic participation across #Medway. It's time we all took local democracy more seriously rather than giving up on it. @AnimalsCount https://t.co/u8Cgyin9Gh
— ChaoticCosmos (@MinadaRui) April 6, 2019
There is no place in any mainstream political party for discrimination based on someone's faith – both main parties have more work to do on this.
— Vince Maple (@vincemaple) April 6, 2019
Medway Conservatives (55 candidates)
Glorious. https://t.co/IS84dvL1OQ
— Alex McDermott (@AlexMcDermott84) April 5, 2019
Not yet decided who next mayor will be. Steve has done a great job.
— Stuart Tranter (@CllrStuartT) April 5, 2019
Andrew, the KPMG report was sponsored and written within tight specifications. It is not independent evidence. Your questions about cost are very valid.
— Stuart Tranter (@CllrStuartT) April 6, 2019
What is clear is the @MedwayLabour have no idea about the cost of setting up a bus company much like the rest of their manifesto!
— Andrew Lawrence (@MrAWJLawrence) April 6, 2019
It confirms that only @MedwayTories are fit to run @medway_council
— Andrew Lawrence (@MrAWJLawrence) April 6, 2019
Labour Jewish members declare party's leadership 'antisemitic' in damning vote https://t.co/wH4H4opxnP
— Gloria Opara (@gloriaopara) April 7, 2019
Hello Cllr Osborne, as mentioned in the letter please direct any questions you may have to our association, of which details are on https://t.co/1NPh5Pxdur.
— Watling Ward Conservatives (@conservatives43) April 8, 2019
Waiting in vain for @MedwayLabour to say something positive about our great area.
— Andrew Lawrence (@MrAWJLawrence) April 9, 2019
I wonder if all their negativity makes it harder to recruit the professionals that we need?
Only @MedwayTories have a positive vision for #Medway.#MedwayElects19 https://t.co/SPBHGeYTBn
Out in the rain to spread the good works of the Conservatives in Medway. Under the Conservatives led council in Medway most of the school in Gillingham North ward are rated good by Ofsted. pic.twitter.com/LaMpt39XMM
— Kwashie A. Anang (@Kaamartei) April 9, 2019
Back canvassing in the perishing cold in Luton. Pleased to see such public support for our local @Conservatives @MedwayTories on Luton Road! #Torycanvass pic.twitter.com/0yiYsQOoxP
— Robbie Lammas (@RobbieLammas) April 10, 2019
The mystery of @MedwayLabour proposed spending plans are now illustrated. https://t.co/7syWTWiFIC
— Stuart Tranter (@CllrStuartT) April 11, 2019
Medway Labour (55 candidates)
Good session with Pat Cooper in Gillingham North today. Caught up with residents in Davenport Avenue, Prospect Place & South Shore (thanks 4 letting us in!) pic.twitter.com/ZHkrd87gCx
— Adam Price (@AdamNthgill) April 5, 2019
A good debate on the @MedwayTories campaign. Apparently @RSCCA has suffered a significant loss of members and support is tanking for @theresa_may @Conservatives
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) April 5, 2019
Chatted to a life-long Tory voter tonight who is so appalled at Theresa May that they won’t be voting for them again at the #LocalElections2019 Seems like everyone from councillors to members to voters are jumping ship. #MedwayElects19 @MedwayLabour
— Tony Scudder (@MrTonyScudder) April 5, 2019
Not only was Medway Matters an additional magazine contrary to @mhclg recommendations but it was also over budget. Really not surprised. https://t.co/S1DjLSLiLM
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) April 6, 2019
I’d be fascinated to see any independent evidence that public investment in bus infrastructure *doesn’t* deliver an economic and social benefit. Any specific initial investment, as and when legislation allows progress on this, will be insignificant set against potential return.
— Cllr Alex Paterson (@ajpaterson) April 6, 2019
No. As you well know. But in reply to a post about primary class sizes being driven up by your party’s cuts that’s a pitiful attempt at deflection. Our manifesto for young people here… https://t.co/wsnrRvYCPR
— Cllr Alex Paterson (@ajpaterson) April 6, 2019
We're just as capable as Nottingham, Reading or Edinburgh of running our own buses. Financial benefits for those areas speak for themselves. So why did your lot legislate to protect foreign-owned natural monopolies like Arriva has in Medway? I can guess… https://t.co/gcPLGkQ9Eh
— Cllr Alex Paterson (@ajpaterson) April 5, 2019
Another day and another mattress. Sick of it to be honest. It’s got worse since bulky waste charge was introduced by @MedwayTories pic.twitter.com/sEfDOpfERD
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) April 6, 2019
It is a factual situation in at least two local schools. Unless head teachers are lying to me. You are only underlining once again how little you know about #RochesterWest. As a former school governor myself under Labour and Tory governments, this one is on you.
— Cllr Alex Paterson (@ajpaterson) April 6, 2019
We didn’t let the cold, wind and rain dampen our spirits in #GillinghamNorth this afternoon, plenty of support from local residents for @MedwayLabour wanting to end 19 years of Tory rule.
— Andy Stamp (@CllrAndyStamp) April 6, 2019
Huge thanks to Robert for braving the weather with us!#MedwayElects19 #RebuildingMedway pic.twitter.com/j9LwlsXtKy
Great reception for our Gillingham North and South Labour candidates in #Gillingham High Street this morning. Residents recognise the hard work they’ve been putting in over the past 4 years.Thanks to Linda, Alex and Robert for their help! pic.twitter.com/2vOX46TAV9
— Gillingham & Rainham Labour (@GRLabour) April 6, 2019
Great team out in #Twydall this morning. Amazing response for our successful campaign to have the CCTV reinstated. #LabourDoorstep pic.twitter.com/1QLD6hXXe4
— Gillingham & Rainham Labour (@GRLabour) April 6, 2019
Great team out in #Rainham South this afternoon. Response on the door step for Dave, Alex and Eddie is amazing ,Tories are fed up with their own administration in Medway and are coming over to @MedwayLabour . #LabourDoorstep pic.twitter.com/8hgjCNVGAJ
— Gillingham & Rainham Labour (@GRLabour) April 6, 2019
Rochester and Strood Labour candidates were out and about in Strood Rural and the Peninsula yesterday having some great conversations with residents. #RebuildingMedway pic.twitter.com/BEIe1eMbMo
— Rochester & Strood Labour (@RSLabour) April 7, 2019
And I suppose this is okay? After all it’s a Tory saying it… https://t.co/fTu3nP8fTQ
— Cllr Alex Paterson (@ajpaterson) April 6, 2019
More great conversations on the #LabourDoorstep. Hearing of a lot of voter apathy elsewhere, but people in #RochesterWest aware of the difference having an active councillor standing up for their community can make. Also good to see progress made by @OfMeadow and new noticeboard. pic.twitter.com/v4RLjhkxyc
— Cllr Alex Paterson (@ajpaterson) April 7, 2019
I knew Harinder was going to start a #SocialistSundaySlowMo trend!#SlowMoForTheMany
— Vince Maple (@vincemaple) April 7, 2019
Nice #LabourDoorstep session this morning with new @CandACLP activist Alex @orlovholmes on his first ever campaign session!#MedwayElects19 pic.twitter.com/uenLw9Nmay
— Vince Maple (@vincemaple) April 8, 2019
Just popped in to see @Harinder__Singh working hard- this election has really changed him #MedwayElects19 pic.twitter.com/KGaTqEQ40Y
— Naushabah Khan (@naushabahkhan) April 8, 2019
"Continues to increase the strength of our police force*… By next year he will have added 450 more officers**"
— Cllr Alex Paterson (@ajpaterson) April 8, 2019
*Stronger in the sense of weaker than it was before the Tories got into government in 2010.
**Added in the sense of replaced some of the 500 officers cut since 2010. https://t.co/myp6HsAIjL
Government guidance on purdah is really strict. Why is @medway_council allowing the leader to make high profile bid announcements and now city of culture status in middle of local election period. City of culture bid and multi-million pound Peninsula spend both highly contentious pic.twitter.com/Mny5NpiE29
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) April 8, 2019
I got my first email today since we went public over the weekend. Looking forward to weigh in on ‘the unheard voices of #Brexit’. #gettoknowyourcandidates pic.twitter.com/bnHulKj1FF
— Siju Adeoye (@sijuwadeade) April 9, 2019
Let's hope this is the last Cabinet meeting which treats voters as an inconvenience. Seen but not heard. @MedwayLabour's manifesto commits to allowing public questions and proper live streaming of key meetings.. because it's 2019 and it's your council. https://t.co/aPYPY6NUjY https://t.co/7rxyu0W5oQ
— Cllr Alex Paterson (@ajpaterson) April 9, 2019
Back from canvassing in Twydall Ward. People fed up with the Conservative Administration in Medway. They know it is time for a change pic.twitter.com/KmEbFYH1ky
— Hazel Browne (@Hazel_LBrowne) April 9, 2019
Finally curled up on the sofa after an epic day. There was dancing, falling over, rain, Nandos and some leaflets Thanks to those who added a little touch of magic along the way #labourdoorstep hanging out in #gillinghamsouth and #river #MedwayElects19 pic.twitter.com/BtT57YG0wH
— Naushabah Khan (@naushabahkhan) April 9, 2019
There is absolutely no complacency. In some Medway wards they have totally given up under, presumably, orders of Cllr Jarrett who may get replaced on May 3rd. https://t.co/QQOFlRXpfP
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) April 9, 2019
Great afternoon and evening sessions canvassing in #Gillingham South . Thank you to all those who helped on the #LabourDoorstep pic.twitter.com/A55R5saOS3
— Gillingham & Rainham Labour (@GRLabour) April 9, 2019
No guesses where this blocked drain is located. Directly opposite the Nelson Terrace flats that flooded last year. Management of contractors is a total shambles pic.twitter.com/HGMW6uDtg9
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) April 10, 2019
Great session on the #Gillingham South #LabourDoorstep today . So many residents wanting to engage and have positive conversations. Also great to see ex Tories switching their votes to us! pic.twitter.com/5g4TdvzXEf
— Cllr Dan McDonald (@CllrDanMcD) April 10, 2019
This was the same site on Tuesday What is wrong that Medway Council enforcement has not had this site made safe? Would it have taken so long if this was somewhere other than Twydall?
— Hazel Browne (@Hazel_LBrowne) April 11, 2019
With school holidays it is most important that action must be taken. pic.twitter.com/Wlg37Z3wj7
It was lovely to be out canvassing #chathamcentral with young activist @OrlovHolmes , @vincemaple and Oscar who helped us on his way back from work and great political conversation over chai tea with his lovely family pic.twitter.com/WP22ERVJdQ
— Siju Adeoye (@sijuwadeade) April 11, 2019
Medway UKIP (23 candidates)
Medway Liberal Democrats (22 candidates)
Medway Greens (16 candidates)
Vote Green in the May 2nd Medway local elections. Enable us have a voice to properly represent people at a local level, to challenge mass house building, poor air quality and to promote Proportional Representation.
— Sonia Hyner (@greensonia4RS) April 7, 2019
We've been getting great feedback on the doorstep this weekend that Medway residents are planning on voting #Green this May. It's time to get a Green Voice on Medway Council #votegreen #medwayelects19 pic.twitter.com/ulRg773mh4
— Medway Green Party (@medwaygreens) April 7, 2019
Still time to register to vote in the local council elections! #greenermedway #votesmatter #medwayvotes19
— Kate Belmonte (@LBSigns) April 8, 2019
Only 2 days left to register to vote, Medway Council has been under tory leadership for almost 19 years, it's time to inject a bit of Green! https://t.co/sqiTxVSZ6e #MedwayElects19 #greenermedway #greenhoo pic.twitter.com/wv4WPt9DuM
— Kate Belmonte (@LBSigns) April 10, 2019
The local Tory and Labour party are 'hell bent' on mass house building on the Peninsula. To vote for these parties on May 2nd, you will be voting for more of the same!!!!!!!
— Sonia Hyner (@greensonia4RS) April 10, 2019
New house building on the #HooPeninsula will result in higher concentrations of pollution as it is a rural population and more people will use cars to get around. This is linked to lack of planning and new Infrastructure.
— Sonia Hyner (@greensonia4RS) April 10, 2019
Christian people’s alliance (2 candidates)
Animal Welfare Party (1 CANDIDATE)
Our #localelections campaign #fundraiser for #Rochester West, #Medway, is ending. Please contribute if you can!https://t.co/elUDEjfCfL
— ChaoticCosmos (@MinadaRui) April 6, 2019
Any amount will help me & the Animal Welfare Party inform voters & support #animals', people's & nature's interests at #localgovernment level.
"Councils spend millions on agency social workers amid recruiting crisis"
— ChaoticCosmos (@MinadaRui) April 11, 2019
It's time to stop outsourcing key public services which councils are best qualified to supply rather than sending taxpayer funds into private Cayman Islands accounts.https://t.co/tLbei3uKFJ
Independent candidates (25 candidates)
After a recent incident at home, I think more needs to be done to ensure the elderly are treated with both dignity and respect where ever they live. #medway #rainham #medwayelects19 #medwayvotes19 #independent #tomdavis pic.twitter.com/KXLWyqlUjF
— tom.davis.rainhamsouth (@TRainhamsouth) April 5, 2019
I will be out canvassing tomorrow if you see me don’t be shy and say Hi. #medway #rainham #medwayelects19 #medwayvotes19 #independent #tomdavis pic.twitter.com/CBQUJWzkc2
— tom.davis.rainhamsouth (@TRainhamsouth) April 6, 2019
This is one of the @MedwayVoice independent candidates Standing in Twydall for the local elections. Actions Not Words. Well done Christine! https://t.co/1Sf1elHLt4
— Chris Spud Spalding (@Spud_Spalding) April 7, 2019
What’s the issues close to people’s hearts, please let me know the more I know the better I can represent you views.
— tom.davis.rainhamsouth (@TRainhamsouth) April 8, 2019
Tom.davis.rainhamsouth@mail.com
Is it me or has any one noticed a sudden rush to carry out street repairs? Is this because of the election or the tax year? #medway #rainham #medwayelects19 #medwayvotes19 #independent #tomdavis pic.twitter.com/Ysj8PiAEUu
— tom.davis.rainhamsouth (@TRainhamsouth) April 9, 2019
Dose anyone in the Medway area recommend anyone to produce banners? #medway #rainham #medwayelects19 #medwayvotes19 #independent #tomdavis
— tom.davis.rainhamsouth (@TRainhamsouth) April 10, 2019
With the local election getting closer and closer. Don’t forget to register to vote or if you don’t think you can make it on the day you can still register by a postal or proxy. Don’t forget! #medway #rainham #medwayelects19 #medwayvotes19 #independent #tomdavis pic.twitter.com/7K0Z5Dxzcj
— tom.davis.rainhamsouth (@TRainhamsouth) April 11, 2019
With all the issues with regards to #brexit at the moment don’t forget that May 2nd is a local election! #medway #rainham #medwayelects19 #medwayvotes19 #independent #tomdavis pic.twitter.com/kafTZbkzUT
— tom.davis.rainhamsouth (@TRainhamsouth) April 11, 2019