Two councillors in Maidstone have called for the suspension of Maidstone Borough Council’s new policy to charge residents for replacement bins introduced by its Conservative led administration. The two councillors state that the policy has not been discussed by councillors despite it having a significant impact on residents. The policy was introduced as a savings […]
After a protest outside the Town Hall organised by Green campaigner Rachel Rodwell, speeches from residents and visiting councillors and a long debate by the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee on Wednesday 6th September the right decision was made to recommend that Cllr Cooper, the Conservative Cabinet member for Planning and Infrastructure […]
Local Greens are delighted that Maidstone Borough Council’s Infrastructure committee recommend that the Hermitage Quarry expansion be opposed. The decision was made at a council committee meeting last night (6th Sept). The committee will now recommend to the cabinet member that the quarry expansion should be strongly opposed. The meeting was preceded by a large […]
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Following political shenanigans by the Lib Dems at the last Council meeting, Green Cllr Stuart Jeffery has put forward a new proposal to the Council for a ‘River Task Force Committee’ based on the Lib Dems amendment that they proposed with very mixed motives. The Green’s improved plan covers all the rivers in the Borough […]
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A Green Party councillor has called on Maidstone Borough Council to improve toilet signage in the town centre, and to improve the facilities in parks following a survey which showed that none of the main town centre signs tell people where they can have a pee and which revealed the dire state of toilet blocks […]
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Local Green campaigner Rachel Rodwell has hit out at Conservative run Maidstone Borough Council’s support for the proposed extension of the Hermitage Quarry. The Greens have criticised Conservatives comments that ancient woodland can be reinstated stating that they demonstrate a complete lack of understanding about the nature of ancient woodland. Green Party campaigner, Rachel Rodwell […]
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Green Party campaigners have expressed shock after learning that almost all of the rock from Gallagher’s quarry is used for schemes such as road construction. They say that this is in direct contrast to narrative of a need for heritage restoration. They have reiterated their calls for the new quarry which will destroy 50ha of […]
Local Greens have welcomed comments from leaders at Maidstone Borough Council have agreed to revise their local transport strategy and commence liaison meetings with local bus companies. The announcements were made at the Executive Committee on 28th July and follow repeated calls by Greens. Green Councillor, Stuart Jeffery, said, “I have been calling for a new […]
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Local Greens are delighted that Maidstone Borough Council acknowledged that the River Medway has rights and that they need to consider these rights when they make decisions. The motion to the full Council meeting was proposed by the Greens who were pleased with the outcome despite some amendments being made. Cllr Stuart Jeffery, Green Party: […]
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Green Party campaigner, Rachel Rodwell, has welcomed the new campaigning by the Woodland Trust against the expansion of Hermitage Quarry in Barming and has handed in a petition of over 400 signatures to KCC. Green Rachel Rodwell said, “There is an ecological emergency unfolding around us yet KCC and Gallaghers seem to think it is […]
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