At the Nine Lessons service in th Cathedral with the High Sheriff of Kent (photo bombed by some MP chap )#BusyMayorofMedway pic.twitter.com/sSODTZTlsL
— Cllr Steve Iles (@SteveIles) December 21, 2018
Just time for a quick roundup of what was, unsurprisingly, a quiet week in Medway politics.
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As a special Christmas treat, we have updated our 2019 candidate list with some Conservative additions!
— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) December 24, 2018
David Wildley is restanding in Lordswood and Capstone, and Faisal Ahmed, Cartel Cheema, and Ian Hookway are all standing in Gillingham North.https://t.co/1hNixoUcBG
Thanks to Claudia and our anonymous donors for keeping us in hot drinks last week. We've got lots planned for the new year, so If you'd like to help support this stupid project, we'd really appreciate it: https://t.co/MqQy73junc pic.twitter.com/sbw74QD7at
— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) December 27, 2018
Nah, you're alright. pic.twitter.com/bq0rBwtWcH
— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) December 28, 2018
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Medway Conservatives
Medway Labour
And yet @MedwayTories still refuse to public impacts of Brexit on Medway residents, business, charities and schools. This laughable position is a total dereliction of responsibility to council tax payers. https://t.co/hlYzPhG5Et
— Medway Labour (@MedwayLabour) December 22, 2018
We don’t want to suggest a #MedwayBinCrisis but… https://t.co/Ox651s7W1Y
— Medway Labour (@MedwayLabour) December 23, 2018
Wishing you a very merry #Christmas from #Medway Labour!
— Medway Labour (@MedwayLabour) December 24, 2018
Special thanks to all of the brave individuals in the armed forces, emergency services, NHS staff, charities, volunteers, and faith groups who go above and… https://t.co/DSnYPjWyBH
— Medway Labour (@MedwayLabour) December 25, 2018
Worry not hard-pressed @south_eastern commuters. Your @MedwayTories MPs can always book a hotel in London. https://t.co/DqOOcAwDpy
— Medway Labour (@MedwayLabour) December 27, 2018
Medway UKIP
Medway Liberal Democrats
Medway Greens
Relax…we're nearly at the end of 'challenging' 2018!
— Medway Green Party (@medwaygreens) December 23, 2018
Medway Green Party wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! pic.twitter.com/asekM4g3Dx
"The result of the 2016 referendum gave a well-deserved kicking to the establishment. People living in towns gutted by decades of deindustrialisation, austerity and neglect voted to take back control from out-of-touch politicians." https://t.co/J2Nv0WdK2V
— Medway Green Party (@medwaygreens) December 26, 2018
In ‘Other’ News
#FeelgoodChristmas. There are over 130 churches across Medway, with many offering a range of social activities for older people. Pop into your local church and find out what’s available. Find out more in the Staying Connected booklet @ https://t.co/27YumY6Sbj @ABetterMedway pic.twitter.com/KZuPLwxA2V
— Medway Council (@medway_council) December 24, 2018
Got that #JabDone? Start 2019 by fighting off the risk of flu. Children aged between 2 and 9 years old are one of the risk groups – they can receive a nasal spray. Director of Public Health James Williams explains more. @ABetterMedway @Medway_NHS_FT @NHSMedwayCCG pic.twitter.com/m5IYWvWj4i
— Medway Council (@medway_council) December 27, 2018
Merry Christmas from everyone at the Medway Youth Council! pic.twitter.com/SeTuLYao0j
— Medway Youth Council (@MYC_MEDWAY) December 25, 2018
Don't forget there is still time to apply to stand as Member of Youth Parliament for Medway. Visit: https://t.co/1xJzX7mPEq
— Medway Youth Council (@MYC_MEDWAY) December 27, 2018
Plans for 300 homes near Strood spark objectionshttps://t.co/CdDwjLbWrM
— Medway Messenger (@MedwayMessenger) December 24, 2018
Do you know any unsung heroes in Medway?https://t.co/Vt77PHrLA1
— Medway Messenger (@MedwayMessenger) December 24, 2018
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