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Strood Community Hub and Library

Josie had the opportunity previously to campaign and work with her Conservative Council colleagues to develop the community hub in Strood High Street. There was a million pound investment into this one-stop centre for all Council services and the old library was relocated here too into purpose-built surroundings as part of the project. It is […]

Rede Common

Rede Common, or Sandy Banks as it is sometimes known, in Strood South ward offers a super place for walkers and outdoor activities. Over 11 hectares of acid grassland with areas of scrub, this open space provides a vital home for wildlife and flora. The site is owned by Medway Council who work in conjunction […]

Pavement Politics: Street Lighting

Having had the privilege of representing my home ward on Medway Council previously, I understand the need to engage with the everyday nitty-gritty of Council services and to support the local residents in ensuring vital repair or improvement works are carried out promptly. One such minor issue I dealt with was a broken street light […]

Dealing with abandoned vehicles

We have seen more reports of abandoned vehicles this year in the ward and were recently approached by residents in Horsted Way and Wilson Avenue concerned that the police / DVLA had not dealt with two vehicles that had been there for several months. After escalating the matter, we are pleased to report that both […]

Education Provision

Children living in Strood South have the opportunity to attend Strood Academy. The new buildings in Carnation Road were built at a cost of £26 million and opened in September 2012. As the attached picture shows, they offer an outstanding learning environment with excellent outside play areas as well as fantastic sports facilities. The Academy […]

Strood South Canvassing

The campaign proper began in glorious sunshine on Saturday, our team of 15 canvassers including the Leader of the Council, Cllr Alan Jarrett, spent two sessions with Josie meeting residents and finding out about the issues that matter to Strood South residents. It’s encouraging to know that the successful weekly refuse and kerbside recycling programmes […]

New Businesses in Strood South

Alongside the housing developments planned for Strood South it is vital employment opportunities are created as well. The ward currently plays host to Royal Mail’s state-of-the-art Medway Mail Centre in Knight Road that employs over 800 people. The old B&Q store in Strood Retail Park has been demolished as part of a revamp of the […]

Services that matter: Weekly Refuse Collection

At a time when across the country communities are being plagued by poor refuse collection staggered bi-monthly or even monthly, it is reassuring that residents of Strood South can take pride in their streets being clear of piled up refuse. I will continue to make this a priority and support Medway’s Conservative controlled Council’s attempts […]