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Liberal Democrats reignite electric bus debate for Medway Towns

In replying to Medway Liberal Democrats' question to council "When are we going to get electric buses?" Councillor Filmer stated that "bus operators did not currently have any plans to introduce electric buses in Medway. However, the council was planning to bid for a £50million government grant to develop an all-electric bus city and was working with the local bus providers to submit an 'Expression of Interest', the first stage of the bidding process".

MLDAW
26 May 2020
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Medway Liberal Democrats say they want to protect Capstone Valley from development

Medway Liberal Democrats have submitted responses to the council, outlining why we are against the proposed development to build 450 housing units on Capstone Valley. Hailed as Medway's green lung, an area of outstanding natural beauty and valued landscape would be destroyed, having a detrimental impact on the local bio-diversity and habitats. . Vivienne Parker, Chairperson for Medway Liberal Democrats said "Capstone Valley is an important wildlife corridor bringing the countryside into the centre of our towns. It is also an important arable area and building here sends the message that houses are more important than food at a time in the current climate when food imports are likely to be badly affected by Brexit". . While we accept the need for additional housing, particularly affordable housing, it must be in the right places. Medway is rich in brownfield areas and these are the sites that need to be rejuvenated for housing as there is a good provision of infrastructure, especially public transport link

MLDAW
22 May 2020
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Medway Liberal Democrats support 'National Stroke Awareness Month'

During these unprecedented times, it is worth remembering that a stroke will continue to strike every five minutes in the UK. May is 'National Stroke Awareness Month', an observance that highlights the importance of knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke. - Time is of the essence in terms of suffering a stroke, as this month highlights and we want critical stroke services that best serves the health needs of Medway residents to be secured. Liberal Democrats have called for local stroke services, which are under review, to be retained at Medway Maritime Hospital. - Data from Public Health England suggest people are currently staying away from hospitals, with attendance to Emergency Departments dropping by over a third compared to this period, last year. Those who need urgent medical help should still attend their local hospital, the Stroke Association says: 'the NHS is well equipped to treat all medical emergencies.' - We know that the NHS is currently under huge pressure and would like to thank all NHS

MLDAW
29 Apr 2020
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Medway Liberal Democrats response to Coronavirus

As the Coronavirus/COVID-19 crisis continues, people in Medway are understandably worried, and this has been a tough, frightening and challenging time for many across our towns. . The priority must be protecting the most vulnerable and a maximum level of support for businesses and public sector workers. People are afraid for their health, but also for their livelihoods. They want to know that - in the face of this extraordinary crisis - their livelihoods and businesses are secure. . John Castle, spokesperson for Medway Liberal Democrats said "There is a significant number of homeless people living in our towns, who are impacted by the crisis, some of whom are children and people living in temporary accommodation. Funds should be made available to the voluntary sector immediately to support these organisations who are facing an increase in demand for their services and have seen funding reduced. Medway's homeless are already seeing alot of soup kitchens closing, and at the same time, charities are facing add

MLDAW
30 Mar 2020
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Medway Liberal Democrats support the International Day of Forests - 21st March

Liberal Democrats strongly support the 'International Day of Forests' on 21st March. . Locally we have vigorously campaigned to protect woodland areas which play an important part in our town's rural heritage and recently have opposed developments on orchards located in Lower Rainham and rural land in Capstone Park. . We want to protect these spaces as a vital asset for everyone in Medway and have consistently been calling on the Council to adopt a coherent, credible Local Plan to help protect the environment against developments of this nature. Building on 'brown build' sites as opposed to destroying Green Belt sites.

MLDAW
14 Mar 2020
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