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More evidence required on A229 Bluebell Hill upgrade options - say Medway Liberal Democrats

The KCC consultation on the upgrade options for the A229 at Bluebell Hill, to address increased traffic flow triggered by the future opening of the Lower Thames Crossing, were not sufficiently progressed. All options presented had significant shortcomings. Both Medway and Maidstone Lib Dem groups have responded to the consultation by saying the proposals lack evidence and may mean that they do not go far enough. Supporting evidence for the changes is vital in order to secure the backing of both communities for the major changes required.

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by Medway Liberal Democrats - Andrew Millsom/John Castle

19 Nov 2020

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Our Air! Our Commitment! Our Towns! - Liberal Democrats campaign to improve Medway's Air Quality

Local Liberal Democrats believe that we can no longer ignore the reality, that Medway is no longer free from dirty air. We feel that air pollution must be tackled now, not only to save our environment but to save lives. A report produced by the Centre for Cities found that 1 in 16 deaths in Chatham "are exclusively driven by combustion in commercial, institutional, and domestic activities linked to long-term exposure to particulates." Nationally, Liberal Democrats are calling for World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines on particulate matter to be adopted into UK law, and met by 2030.

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by Medway Liberal Democrats - Alan Wells

19 Nov 2020

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'It's time to save our high streets' - say Medway Liberal Democrats

Medway Liberal Democrats are responding to the news of a Kent and Medway Business Summit in January to look at high street changes, Brexit and the impact of Covid19. We know how difficult it has been for our businesses, and the lockdown policies that the Government have introduced to slow the spread of Coronavirus have had a huge economic impact on our towns.

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by Medway Liberal Democrats - Alan Wells

19 Nov 2020

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‘Lockdown highlights the importance of Medway’s green spaces’ say Medway Liberal Democrats

As Medway enters another lockdown, the importance of access to green spaces and nature for physical and mental health has been starkly highlighted. Those who live alone across our towns, or without access to gardens, balconies, or green space, exposure to nature is a key factor in maintaining positive mental health.

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by Medway Liberal Democrats/ Alan Wells

9 Nov 2020

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Medway Liberal Democrats say 'Tories have betrayed their promise to protect Kent farmers'

Medway Liberal Democrats have condemned the Conservatives' "reckless" attitude to animal welfare and food standards, following...

by Alan Wells

5 Nov 2020

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Gillingham & Rainham Conservative MP slammed for letting children to go hungry during school holidays

On Wednesday night Gillingham & Rainham Conservative MP Rehman Chishti voted against a motion in the House of Commons which would guarantee that all children who received free school meals would continue to receive them during the upcoming school holidays.

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by Medway Liberal Democrats

23 Oct 2020

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