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
This Carers Week Let’s Recognise and Support the Unsung Heroes of Our Community 18th June 2018 Unpaid carers are some of the unsung heroes of our communities, and in Rochester and Strood one in eight do some kind of voluntary care for a friend or family... Articles
Medway Receives Share of £30m Homelessness Fund 12th June 2018 A successful bid supported by Kelly Tolhurst MP has been has been awarded to help tackle the homelessness problems in the Medway towns. A £30m Rough Sleeping... Local News
GTR Train Timetable Chaos Unacceptable for High Fare Paying Rochester & Strood Commuters 4th June 2018 I have been greatly disappointed by the consequences of the South East’s GTR timetable change which has brought chaos to many local commuters’ journeys. Today I... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP Welcomes Government Action to Bring Empty Homes Back into Use 31st May 2018 Rochester and Strood MP Kelly Tolhurst has hailed the new measures in the Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Bill to equip... Westminster News
Rochester and Strood MP Visits Apprenticeship Training Specialists IPS International 30th May 2018 Last month I visited IPS International to discuss the local skills needs and apprenticeship opportunities in Medway. The meeting came at a great time before my... Local News
Let’s Educate our School Children to Tackle Litter and Help Save Our Environment 25th May 2018 Local MP, Kelly Tolhurst, is encouraging primary schools in Rochester and Strood to take part in a poster competition in an effort to tackle litter. The... Local News
Extra Grammar School Funding Welcomed by Local MP 21st May 2018 Rochester and Strood MP Kelly Tolhurst has praised the government’s announcement to launch a new fund to expand existing grammar school places. £50 million will... Westminster News
Thank You to All for Helping Make Apprenticeship Fair a Success 17th May 2018 On Friday 5th May I held my first ever apprenticeship fair in Rochester and Strood and I was delighted to welcome so many businesses from the local area as well... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP Calls for Secure Future of Rochester Airport 9th May 2018 Rochester and Strood MP Kelly Tolhurst has backed Rochester Airport to praise its positive contribution to Medway and prospects for an encouraging future... Local News
