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Paul Godwin, Vince Maple & Julie Shaw - On your side

Labour Councillors Secure Community Investment

Community Centre Project Paul said 'We were pleased to Moving Forward help secure this funding which has helped towards getting the building in a functional state' Paul, Vince and Julie were pleased to secure over 20,000 funding towards the Linda Fiddyment, All Saints planned community centre at Community Project Manager the former Magpie Tavern site. said 'The work to replace the roof at the Magpie Centre has really helped to make a Julie said 'For some time residents have said there is not difference to the building and a good local community facility will help us to start some of the work on the interior' of this type in this area. It is great news that this project is If anyone would like to help moving in the right direction' with fund raising or offers of Vince added 'When completed, practical work on the building please contact All Saints the Magpie Centre will be a Church Office on 01634 great hub for all members of 845419, email the community. It will have a keiththevicar@gmail.com or very positive impact.' contact Paul, Vince or Julie directly.

Chatham Central Labour Team with Linda & Keith from All Saints

Improving our Streets

Chatham Central Labour Councillors have been working with residents in the Rochester Street area to improve some of the street scene issues. Current proposals include better allocation of bins and improvements to fencing. Paul said 'Working with the local PACT we are looking for practical solutions to tackle some ongoing concerns'
Paul Godwin working with Rochester St Residents

Tory Council cuts to Chatham Sure Start

The Chatham Central team have been campaigning alongside parents who have had their Sure Start Nursery provision cut from September. Julie said 'This shows once again, the Tory Council have got the wrong priorities and have failed to listen to local residents. As your local Labour Councillors we will do all we can to support our community.'

Chatham Central Labour Councillors - On Your Side

Government Policies hurting our community

Chatham Central residents increases to rail fares. suffer due to Tory Priorities Alongside this, the government has failed to tackle employers Chatham Central residents are feeling the full force of the Tory- exploiting low paid workers living in Medway with illegal practices. led coalition policies which are hurting but not working. Members of our community, They include the increase in VAT including disabled residents, which impacts every household in carers and families on low incomes have also been hit by Chatham and above inflation government policies like the Bedroom Tax and the Localised Council Tax, which many refer to as 'Cameron's Poll Tax'. Vince, who is also Medway Labour Leader, said 'The Chatham Central Labour team are campaigning for a better deal for Chatham residents, to make sure the community voice is heard and to say the government should think again on their attacks on the most vulnerable in society'

Get in touch with Paul, Vince and Julie

Paul Godwin 01634865944 Vince Maple 01634332936 Julie Shaw 01634813647

www.medwaylabour.org.uk
paul.godwin@medway.gov.uk vince.maple@medway.gov.uk shaw9089@btinternet.com Twitter.com/MedwayLabour Twitter.com/VinceMaple Facebook.com/MedwayLabour

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Chatham Central Updates

Progress on Great South Allotments
Paul, Vince and Julie are supporting the ongoing project to bring further improvements to Great South Allotment which will include accessible toilets. There is also support pledged from BAM who have been involved in the building of the new Bishop of Rochester Academy on Magpie Hall Road.

Paul, Vince and Julie are pleased to have assisted Gibraltar Terrace Residents Association with their ''Full Frontal'' Gardening Project which has been covered by national media. If you are interested in setting up a similar community gardening project get in touch using the contact details above
Tristan Osborne Selected as Parliamentary Candidate

Say NO to flytipping
Chatham Central residents continue to raise concerns around flytipping which is anti social and damages our community. If you spot flytipping you can use the free Love Medway app available on mobile phones or call the council on 01634 333333.

Get involved with local projects

Paul, Vince and Julie are pleased to be supporting three schemes which involve residents having a say in their community. Community First, DNA and Big Local are taking place in the Chatham Central area and are looking for people to get involved. For more information, get in touch with us using the contact details above.

Tristan Osborne has been selected as the next Labour parliamentary candidate for Chatham and Aylesford, taking over from Jonathan Shaw. Paul, Vince & Julie look forward to working with Tristan to bring change to both Westminster & Gun Wharf.
Celebrating 130 years in the Community

Plan 4 Medway
The Chatham Central Labour team are looking for residents to play their part in forming the 2015 manifesto. We are holding a series of meetings to build the ''Plan 4 Medway'' looking at a variety of topics. If you would like to be involved, get in touch using the contact details at the top of the page.

Registering to vote is changing

The process of registering to vote will be changing soon. The Chatham Central Labour Team is recommending that residents sign up for postal votes as it allows people far more time to have their say. If you want more information on this, please contact us using the details in the top right corner

Paul, Julie and Vince have been pleased to have supported Chatham Town Football Club in their 130th season which has been a great success.

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