Labour Government fail to intervene to Save Chatham Docks Tuesday, 29 October, 2024 Sadly today the news came through that Labour’s Secretary of State Angela Rayner has decided NOT to call in the decision made by the Labour Medway Council to allow Peel Holdings to redevelop Chatham Docks. This now directly puts at risk the livelihoods of 1000s of local “working people”. This could signal the end of high skilled employment at Chatham Docks and businesses who are responsible for... Local News
Medway Leadership Programme Hosted in Parliament by Rochester and Strood MP 22nd January 2019 I am delighted that this event is an annual feature in my dairy as it is always great to welcome the Medway Leadership Programme to Parliament and celebrate... Westminster News
Rochester and Strood MP Delivers Local School Children's 'Send My Friend to School' Petition to International Development Secretary 9th January 2019 Kelly Tolhurst MP has presented tens of petitions on behalf of the pupils at Balfour Junior Academy to the Secretary of State for International Development... Westminster News
Kelly Tolhurst MP Welcomes Video Game Developer Expansion in Medway 7th January 2019 Local video game developer Dovetail Games, which is widely known for rail, flight and fishing simulators, has expanded and moved into the Fitted Rigging House... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP Supports Making Miracles New Fundraising Initiatives 21st December 2018 Rochester and Strood MP Kelly Tolhurst has backed a local baby trauma & bereavement care charity’s new awareness and fundraising drive. Kelly met with Making... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP to Host Local Apprenticeship Fair on 22 March 2019 20th December 2018 After the huge success of Kelly Tolhurst MP’s 2018 Apprenticeship Fair at Medway UTC, it has been confirmed the second fair will take place on 22 March from... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP Honoured to Present 30 Year Long Service Medal to Local Coastguard Coast Rescue Officer 13th December 2018 Kelly Tolhurst MP was delighted to welcome Medway Coastguard Rescue Officer John Gore and his family to Parliament to formally present his 30 year service and... Articles
Rochester and Strood MP Delighted with Timely Opening of Medway’s New A&E 10th December 2018 November saw the new Emergency Department building at Medway Maritime Hospital open its doors to admit new patients, just in time for the winter period. The new... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP Welcomes 10 New Police Graduates to Medway 7th December 2018 Last month I was pleased to attend the passing out parade of Kent Police’s latest trainee officers. It is the second time I have had the pleasure to... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP Proud of Medway and National Business Awards Successes 6th December 2018 November was a great month for business, both in Medway and nationally, as we have celebrated this year’s most successful enterprises and entrepreneurs. I have... Articles