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
Southeastern Reinstates 2 Trains an Hour to St Pancras 18th September 2023 I was very pleased to hear that Southeastern are going to be reinstating 2 trains an hour to St. Pancras from 10th December. Other Kent MPs and I have been... ArticlesLocal NewsOpinions
Great British Insulation Scheme 14th September 2023 Many residents have asked me about insulation to their homes after the winter we had with high energy prices, so today I was really pleased to hear that the... Articles
Kelly Tolhurst MP Question to Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 13th September 2023 On Tuesday 12th September, I met with the Women’s Institute (WI) to hear about their River Action week across the country. We all want our rivers to be healthy... ArticlesLocal News
Kelly Tolhurst Calls on Labour Council to take Action on Disruptive Roadworks 7th September 2023 After many days of misery for residents affected by these unacceptable traffic disruption on Four Elms Hill and in Cuxton I am calling on the Labour cabinet... Local News
Cuxton Winery Planning Appeal 24th July 2023 The Cuxton winery appeal has been dismissed. The Planning Inspector has today (24/07/2023) announced his decision to dismiss the appeal to the council’s... ArticlesLocal News
Illegal Migration Bill 19th July 2023 Some of you may have seen that our Illegal Migration Bill has passed all its stages in Parliament, this means it will become law in the next few days and... ArticlesWestminster News
Have Your Say on Council Plans for 'Red Routes' 19th July 2023 The Council have just launched a consultation on introducing ‘red routes’ across Medway. These would be marked by double red lines on the road and motorists... Local News
School Funding 17th July 2023 I am delighted the Government have announced that schools in England are set to receive their highest ever funding in real terms, totaling almost £60 billion... Articles
Kelly Tolhurst MP welcomes the decision to scrap the HIF 12th July 2023 I took a stand against the HIF proposals and the previous Council Leader back in 2018 when the full plans were made clear. Along with elected Ward Councillors... ArticlesLocal NewsMediaOpinions
