Vince Maple

Cllr Finch (Ref) says his amendment is "not ideological."

Cllr Maple (Lab) asks how that is the case when, out of 2,400 Medway Council employees, Reform is proposing to sack only the climate change officers.

Vote on the amendment:
For - Reform
Against - Labour, Con, IndGrp

Amendment loses 51-2

Opening Day 2 of Labour Local Government Conference is Leader of Medway Council @vincemaple.bsky.social - our newest full member of CCIN.

It's great to see CCIN members leading the way in local government and pushing Cooperative values to the forefront of political discussion.

Our panel was chaired by @paulcassidy.bsky.social (Our Vice Chair)
Council), and featured @jimrobbins.bsky.social (CCIN Chair and Leader of @swindoncouncil.bsky.social),
@vincemaple.bsky.social
(Leader of @medwaycouncil.bsky.social ) and
Elizabeth Dennis (North Herts Council)

Great to be at the International Dance Festival at Medway Park with over 10,000 participants but tonight we are cheering on one special dancer

Go Balvinder!

She is flying the Medway Flag on Strictly Come Dancing along with partner Julian

#KeepDancing
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#Strictly

Fantastic to be here at the Kent Charity Awards hosted by Sangeeta Bhabra at the Corn Exchange.

Great to start with a special recognition award for the Tony Hudgell Foundation

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#KCA25

And I’m not the only one. just to let you know @vincemaple.bsky.social, it’s completely packed here with the carparks beyond capacity.

And if you are popping to see the NAO Victoria just round the corner is the MT Kent which has benefitted from some Heritage Lottery Funding - why see one impressive vessel when you can see two!

#ProudToBeMedway

Was great to say hello again the Nao Victoria which is back in Medway this weekend.

Thanks to Chatham Maritime Trust for organising the visit.

Get along there if you get the chance!

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Here at Medway Council we will be pausing for three minutes at 3pm to stand in solidarity with Southport and the friends and families of Bebe, Elsie and Alice.

#NeverForget

England Montage

90 minutes for it to come home again!!!

Come On England

Incredible turnout to celebrate the life of Sharon Davis - standing room only and many of us outside too!

What was very clear was the huge positive impact Sharon had on so many people.

My love and solidarity with everyone

What a sensational afternoon at the Grain Carnival & Fete with lots of activities & entertainment.

Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen especially dedicated volunteers on the fete committee.

Great to see UKSPF funding again being used in a positive way.

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Today is the last day of Medway Open Studio. Was great to get along with Nina to both Sun Pier House and the Hazelnut Press

So many talented individuals across Medway

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What an amazing night at the Medway Mile!

Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen and all those who participated too.

Special shout for the mascots who would have been very very warm!!!

Don’t forget Grain Carnival today & Sunday we have #LoveGillingham

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Exactly one year ago right now I was on KMTV with the Medway Conservative Leader

We didn’t know what would be the outcome but the exit poll gave us a good idea!

Proud of the great work Tris, Naushabah & Lauren have done in the past year

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Whilst at the Dockyard for Armed Forces Day - Nina and I took the opportunity to visit the Medway Superstars exhibition.

A fascinating experience and one I would wholeheartedly recommend.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this brilliant project.

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Medway Labour representatives out in force supporting Medway Armed Forces Day at the Historic Dockyard Chatham.

A special thank you to our brilliant Armed Forces Champion Chrissy Stamp

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What an amazing day for the brilliant Medway #ArmedForcesDay

A great community day with around 10,000 throughout the day.

An opportunity to say thank you to veterans, serving personnel, uniformed youth groups and military charities.

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Thanks to everyone who made the 11th Kent and Medway Civilian-Military Covenant Conference a success.

Special thanks to Canon Peter Bruinvels for his unstoppable energy and dedication.

As I often say the armed forces are in the DNA of Medway and long may that continue.

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Thanks to all hard working officers who came along to the Central Theatre for Our Medway Live - pleased to share update along with Richard Hicks & take your questions.

I kinda quoted Brian Wilson today, as Council Leader God Only Knows where I’d be without you delivering every day.
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Pleasure to chair today’s get-together of Council Leaders, Chief Execs and MPs from across the region of Kent.

Good discussions on a wide range of issues inc Local Gov Reorganisation, International Trains, Bus Services, Temp Accommodation & more.

Thanks to all who attended and those who organised.

An honour to officially open the memorial garden at All Saints Community Project.

Thanks to Mike for his outstanding work, to Pauline-Asda’s Chatham Champion for supporting & to all those who made it happen.

Remembering Helen, Jill & all who have made a difference.

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@adamdkharrison.bsky.social Good to see you yesterday, hope Celine was entertaining!!!

June is Pride Month and we will by flying the Pride Flag at Gun Wharf throughout the month - we will also be flying the Windrush & Armed Forces Day Flags in June alongside the Union Flag

Be under no doubt, under this administration, Medway is truly for everyone.

#ProudToBeMedway

Real privilege to speak at the proclamation of the North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve.

Fantastic the 600+ acres of Ranscombe Farm is part of this special place.

Huge thanks to everyone who has made this happen in a collaborative way.

www.medway.gov.uk/news/article...

A very informative members briefing this evening on the key issue of Prevent

If you are concerned about extremism or radicalisation please check out the Medway Council Prevent page which has advice and guidance on next steps.

www.medway.gov.uk/info/200139/...

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Armed Forces Day The Historic Dockyard Chatham is proud to host Armed Forces Day, a tribute to the brave men and women who serve their country.

Pleased to say free tickets are now available for Armed Forces Day

Please share the link widely.

Huge thanks to teams at Medway Council and Historic Dockyard Chatham for their great One Medway approach in making this possible.

thedockyard.co.uk/events/armed...

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Absolutely awesome

The UWCL Trophy is coming to North London

Outstanding performance by every single player!

#NorthLondonForever