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 #ProudToBeMedway #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 #ProudToBeMedway #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.

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! #ProudToBeMedway

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

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. #ProudToBeMedway

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 #ProudToBeMedway

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 #ProudToBeMedway

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 #ProudToBeMedway

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. #ProudToBeMedway

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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If you 1 - Love Medway 2 - Want to support local creatives You can through the Medwayish Patreon I’ve signed up today and I hope you do too #ProudToBeMedway #ProudToBeMedwayish patreon.com/Medwayish

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. #ProudToBeMedway

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. #ProudToBeMedway

@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/... #ProudToBeMedway

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... #ProudToBeMedway

Absolutely awesome The UWCL Trophy is coming to North London Outstanding performance by every single player! #NorthLondonForever

Thanks to the seven different people who have tagged me, DMed me, WhatsApped me about…….. the new Vimto Ripple Ice Cream I’m hoping to get hold of some over the weekend!

Seeing the positive feedback on approach at the Council of Nations & Regions shows why it’s so critically important that Medway & Kent get a seat there as soon as practically possible - we need Local Government Reorganisation to be quickly followed by Devolution for our region.

Huge thanks for everyone who came along to Child-Friendly Medway City Hall, brilliant Q & A from Medway young people. Thanks to Historic Dockyard Chatham for hosting & sharing Brick Wrecks and big congratulations to Amelia who named one of our recycling trucks “Optimus Grime”! #ProudToBeMedway

Pleased to pop into charity football match for www.legend-on-the-bench.co.uk which was hosted by Chatham Town FC Congratulations to all those who played and donated #ProudToBeMedway

For our big weekend interview, we sat down with Medway Council Leader @vincemaple.bsky.social as he reaches the halfway point of his term in office. We talk about what powers he actually has to get things done, the future leadership of Labour in north Kent, getting a Local Plan done, and lots more.

Another awesome day at Sweeps - so many people enjoying the great music and dancing, food and drink and so much more. Don’t forget the final day including the fantastic parade - bank holiday Monday in Rochester #ProudToBeMedway

Two years ago right now the polling stations closed and the rest was history! It’s been an amazing couple of years and we are working hard every single day #ProudToBeMedway

An outstanding first day at Sweeps festival - sun, music, dancing, great food & drink + much more. Great to pop to Control HQ to say thanks to everyone behind the scenes keeping the festival safe. Don’t forget to pop to Eastgate House to find out your gnome name too! #ProudToBeMedway

A real privilege to cut the ribbon at the official opening of the new Limehouse Landing and join passengers on the maiden voyage! Really enjoyable both for those who call Medway their home or those who are visiting. Book now fareharbor.com/embeds/book/... #ProudToBeMedway

Statement following today’s KCC results

Statement following today’s KCC results

Humbling to have been elected unanimously for the 13th year as Medway Labour & Co-op Group Leader - grateful for support from a brilliant team of colleagues who are working hard for Medway every single day. #ProudToBeMedway 1/2

A real privilege to give the opening remarks as we today start on our collective journey to deliver a Medway Marmot Place tackling health inequalities. Thanks to Michael Marmot for his support and outstanding keynote speech this morning #ProudToBeMedway

Good to chat this morning to Cristo on BBC Kent on important issue of Section 106 agreements and in particular use of S106 contributions. Remember there is a regular transparent report taken to Medway Council planning committee on the issue democracy.medway.gov.uk/mgconvert2pd...

Great to join panel for Local Authority Medway Question Time at Mid Kent College Glassbox theatre Thanks to all those who submitted questions, to fellow panellists Dalia Halpern- Matthews, George Perfect & Richard Morsley and to Ed and Steven for organising #ProudToBeMedway

Don't forget Tuesday 10-1 at All Saints Church - the latest Welcome to Medway event. Lots of great free activities and more than 30 stands with lots of helpful advice and guidance for Medway residents #ProudToBeMedway www.medwayfamilyhub.co.uk?fbclid=IwZXh...

Fantastic to have the Poet Laureate Simon Armitage at Rainham Poetry Festival including world premiere of pieces from new book Dwell Congratulations to team who have organised today and well done to the sixth formers who entered the festival poetry competition. #ProudToBeMedway

This Saturday the Poet Laureate is coming to Medway as part of the Rainham Poetry Festival A few tickets left so book now! www.rainhampoetry.org #ProudToBeMedway

A real privilege to visit Oliver Fisher Neonatal Unit team at Medway Hospital. Thanks to the staff with their unlimited compassion. For their 40th Anniversary the The Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust has launched its ICe Cream Campaign www.oliverfishertrust.co.uk/ic-ecream #ProudToBeMedway

This Saturday the Poet Laureate is coming to Medway as part of the Rainham Poetry Festival A few tickets left so book now! www.rainhampoetry.org #ProudToBeMedway

One of the fun perks of publishing @localauthority.news is doing things like this. Since we launched, we've held seven live events that have been attended by over 1,000 people. Next up is Medway Question time a week from now. Join us!

I’ve definitely watched worse games of football! Half time in the leg, looking good Come on you Gunners! #NFL #NorthLondonForever

An amazing afternoon at GlassBox Theatre for the exhibition and performance of The Glory Days of Black Lion Gillingham Skate Park Huge congratulations to Rikard Osterlund on what I’ve no doubt is just the next step on a wide ranging and fascinating project. #ProudToBeMedway