Medway Council have announced that the fate of Splashes Leisure centre will be decided at a Cabinet on the 8th June. During this meeting the cabinet will be asked to support the demolishing of the centre. Yet what is strikingly missing from the announcement is an official agreement to rebuild a leisure facility in its place. Their statement has no timeframe, no funding and no guarantee it will happen.
Medway Council have announced that the fate of Splashes Leisure centre will be decided at a Cabinet on the 8th June. During this meeting the cabinet will be asked to support the demolishing of the centre. Yet what is strikingly missing from the announcement is an official agreement to rebuild a leisure facility in its place. Their statement has no timeframe, no funding and no guarantee it will happen.
World Environment Day - a UN initiative - takes place each year on the 5th June, and it's a day that raises awareness on environmental issues and challenges. This year's theme is 'Ecosystem Restoration'. Local Liberal Democrats have vigorously [successfully ] campaigned to protect Medway's environment and recently have opposed developments on orchards located in Lower Rainham and rural land in Capstone Valley.
Medway Liberal Democrats are proud to support International Pride Month. June is recognised as Pride Month, with events held all over the world to celebrate the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQI+) individuals. June plays a key role in raising the profile of communities and commemorating the history of the LGBTQI+ social movement.
Medway Liberal Democrats are supporting UK Bike Week from 30 May - 5th June, which gives an opportunity to promote the social, health and environmental benefits of cycling around our towns. Bike Week, delivered by Cycling UK, is an annual celebration to showcase cycling, and this years theme is health and wellbeing.
Medway Liberal Democrats are disappointed at the news that the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has announced plans to close its campus in Rochester in September 2023.
