Local Liberal Democrats have welcomed the news that Medway Council have announced it will install electric vehicle charging points in three council owned car parks later this month at Rochester multi storey car park in Cory's Road, in Station Road car park, Rainham, and in the Commercial Road car park in Strood.
Like most Medway residents, Medway Liberal Democrats were disappointed by the announcement by Conservative Council Cllr Leader Jarrett that he intends to end the much needed and supported 'No Mow May' campaign setup by Plant Life. However, we now welcome the U-turn by the Medway Conservatives when they received a massive backlash by the public, and now have agreed to continue the campaign next year.
A decision to allow construction on Deangate has been met with "bitter disappointment" by local Liberal Democrats, who have learned of plans to develop Deangate Ridge and the adjacent running track and sports facility. Medway Lib Dems have already commented on the proposals in the Hoo - Routes to Good Growth consultation document and made a comprehensive submission to the HIF Team, in which we found the proposals weak in their effectiveness in serving the residents of Hoo and the surrounding areas.
John Castle, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Medway has hailed a stunning victory in Chesham & Amersham by-election and insisted "if it can happen there it can happen here in Medway too".
On 15 July, UNESCO-UNEVOC will join the global celebrations to mark World Youth Skills Day (WYSD). The aim of WYSD is to recognize the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and to highlight the crucial role of skilled youth in addressing current and future global challenges.
The World Health Organisation recognise that air pollution is the largest environmental health risk we face today. It causes heart and lung diseases, is linked to low birth weight and children's lung development and may even contribute to mental health issues. Every year, air pollution causes up to 36,000 deaths in the UK.
