Rochester and Strood by-election will be contested by Alan Kew
Rochester and Strood Conservatives have selected Borstal resident Alan Kew, to contest the Rochester West by-election on Thursday 8 March called following the resignation of Kelly Tolhurst MP as the ward councillor. Kelly’s promotion to the Government Whips Office meant she could no longer continue in both roles. Alan, a keen cyclist and sailor, has […]
Cllr Steve Iles Celebrates New Arrival at Medway Archives
Cllr Steve Iles recently featured in the Strood and Hoo Peninsula Times when he visited the Medway Archives in Bryant Road, Strood. Steve was there to celebrate the arrival of a model Shorts Brothers composite aircraft from Gun Wharf – something he had been campaigning for.
Kelly Tolhurst Resigns as Rochester West Councillor
This week the Prime Minister delivered a reshuffle of her government team, and I was extremely honoured to have been asked to join her team as a Government Whip. After discussions with colleagues and residents it is clear I am unable to carry on with my role as a local authority councillor without conflict. This […]
Bringing Fresh Talent into Government
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Rochester and Strood Conservatives would like to congratulate our MP Kelly Tolhurst, who has been promoted within Theresa May’s Government to position of Assistant Whip in HM Treasury.
Medway Council Christmas Bin Collections 2017
Below you can find the Christmas bin collections for the whole Medway area over the Christmas and New Year of 2017/18. Christmas revised collections Normal Collection day Revised collection day Monday 25th December Wednesday 27th December Tuesday 26th December Wednesday 27th December Wednesday 27th December Thursday 28th December Thursday 28th December Friday 29th December Friday 29th December Saturday 30th December Household Waste and Recycling Centre […]
Budget Statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Yesterday we released the Autumn Budget. This is a Budget for Britain that backs families and businesses. We’re tackling the cost of living by boosting your pay and cutting your taxes. We’re investing in skills and infrastructure by spending more on research and introducing a National Retraining Scheme. We’re building the homes Britain needs, increasing […]
Regeneration at Strood Station
Councillors Steve Iles and Jane Chitty of Strood North, and Councillor Josie Iles of Strood South, were delighted with the progress being made by regeneration works taking place at Strood Station. The Conservatives’ longstanding commitment to regeneration across Medway saw the Council successfully launch a bid and secure funding from the Local Government Fund to […]
Kent Wildlife Trust
The Rochester South and Horsted ward councillors met up with representatives from Kent Wildlife Trust at Tyland Barn to talk about opportunities to improve the green spaces in the ward. The meeting followed an introduction from The Horsted Valley summit which we featured earlier on this site at which a ward resident who volunteers for […]
Woodies Youth Centre, Summer Outreach
We have in the Rochester South and Horsted ward, Woodies Youth Centre in Arethusa Road, which provides a place for 10 to 19-year-olds to have fun, socialise and learn new skills. Professional, experienced youth workers from a range of different backgrounds offer information, support and advice on a range of issues. The centre offers an […]