It is great to have on our doorstep here in Strood South the Strood Sports Centre. The Conservative-run Council recently invested nearly two million pounds into the refurbishment of the whole centre transforming it into a more modern, spacious and inviting facility. Alongside the traditional swimming pool, it now boasts a state-of-the-art fitness suite as […]

The River Medway is the natural boundary of the Strood South ward stretching between the Rochester Bridge (A2) and the M2 Motorway Bridge. Only part of this wonderful landscape with some stunning vistas of the river itself as well as historic Rochester has been developed. This is a tremendous asset that the ward has and I […]

Not all the regeneration work in the ward is happening along the river front. The old Earl Community Social Club site (fondly remembered by local residents in the 1980’s and 90’s as a thriving community club in its day) that was derelict for a long time is now being turned into a smart new modern […]

Strood South has a remarkable Grade I listed building in Knight Road that is in many ways a hidden gem and often missed by many. Temple Manor was built in the 13th century by the Knights Templar, a military and religious order founded during the Crusades. Located to the west of the River Medway, the […]

Medway’s Conservative-controlled Council has helped secure funding for the rebuilding of Strood railway station which will facilitate increased capacity and faster services. Network Rail have deemed the present building to be past its sell-by date so a complete rebuild will be undertaken. Disabled access has already been put in and the platforms lengthened to cope […]

Dealing with parking obstructions and responding to residents’ concerns about road safety are clear priorities for Josie. During her previous tenure when contacted by a resident about the danger of children running out of the pedestrian access way to Peterborough Gardens directly into traffic, Josie looked into the matter and it further came to light […]

One of the many great things about living in Strood South is the wide range of leisure facilities that can compete with any other ward in Medway. Situated along the banks of the River Medway, the development at Medway Valley Leisure Park has an excellent offer of eating places, a nine screen cinema, a twenty-four […]

With a number of arterial routes running through the ward, road safety is a very important and topical issue. We experience very heavy traffic along the A228 Cuxton Road and it can be quite difficult for some residents, especially the elderly, to cross the road confidently and safely. Residents approached Josie about this issue close […]

Strood South has benefited from various highway improvement works carried out by Conservative-run Medway Council and earlier this year a complete resurfacing project was carried out on Pilgrims Way (leading to Sycamore Road). The Strood South Conservative team will continue to press the case for these vital works to be carried out.

As part of the Conservative-led council in Medway, Josie was able to campaign and bid for funding to improve the play facilities across the ward. Josie successfully obtained the funding for the complete refurbishment of the popular Rushdean Road Play Area which was completed just two years ago. The Play Area boasts modern play equipment […]