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'We welcome the bold alternative vision for Chatham Docks' - say Medway Liberal Democrats

Medway Liberal Democrats welcome the alternative vision for Chatham Docks and support plans on how the docks could be developed in order to retain the 800 jobs on the site, as well as add another 1,635 manufacturing positions. The real alternative, is that the loss of this asset would affect more than 1000 jobs and businesses unique not just to Chatham but to Kent. A University of Kent report produced in 2020 stressed the closure will cost Medway's economy £258 million worth of business every year, having a devastating impact on jobs in our towns, stating 'the Docks are the largest private sector single source of revenue in Medway, with existing jobs in the Docks representing a significant local, economic resource.' - Prof. Tim Strangleman, University of Kent.

Our Youth is Being Forced Out of Medway' - say the Liberal Democrats

'Urgent action is needed to tackle fly-tipping around Frindsbury and Upnor' - say Medway Liberal Democrats

'Medway Council’s Climate Change Plans in Chaos' - say Liberal Democrats

Medway council's plans to fight the climate emergency has been given an embarrassing set back after it emerged that they might not get planning permission from themselves to install solar panels on their own building at Gun Wharf.

Medway Liberal Democrats call on the council to sign up to Fair Tax Declaration

Medway Liberal Democrats are calling on Medway Council take a lead on tax avoidance and promote companies and organisations that pay their fair share of tax.

Local Lib Dems want Medway residents to get on their bikes during UK Bike Week 6th June – 12th June

Medway Liberal Democrats are supporting UK Bike Week from 6th - 12th June, which gives an opportunity to promote the social, health and environmental benefits of cycling around our towns. Bike Week, delivered by Cycling UK, is an annual celebration to showcase cycling, and this years theme is health and wellbeing.