News - Medway Liberal Democrats

Medway Liberal Democrats are supporting World Environmental Day on Saturday 5th June

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.

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by Medway Liberal Democrats - Alan Wells

24 May 2021

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Medway Liberal Democrats are proud to support International Pride Month - June 2021

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.

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by Medway Liberal Democrats - Alan Wells

19 May 2021

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Local Lib Dems want Medway residents to get on their bikes during UK Bike Week 30 May – 5th June 2021

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.

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by Medway Liberal Democrats - Alan Wells

18 May 2021

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'Closure of UCA Rochester would be a devasting loss for the arts in Medway' say Liberal Democrats

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.

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by Medway Liberal Democrats - Alan Wells

9 May 2021

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Medway Liberal Democrats support Mental Health Awareness Week 10th - 16th May

In these challenging times, we believe that the future of mental health care should be community-based and locally focused, helping people experiencing mental ill health not just survive, but thrive. We are proud to support Mental Health Awareness Week hosted by the Mental Health Foundation and will continue to campaign for better mental health care this week and all year round. This year's theme is 'nature' and Covid-19 has highlighted the importance of access to green spaces and nature for physical and mental health for those who live alone across our towns, or without access to gardens, balconies, or green space. The parks and green spaces around our towns are vital resources for us all, bringing our communities together and benefitting our physical and mental health and wellbeing. Local Liberal Democrat and mental health campaigner Alan Collins Rosell said, "the past year or so has been particularly tough on people's wellbeing, but at the height of the restrictions the opportunity to leave the house for a

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by Alan Collins Rosell/ Alan Wells

2 May 2021

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Commenting on an article in the Kent Messenger Online "Pet thefts in Kent: Protection officer and dog theft laws must be strengthened, says Lib Dem PCC candidate"

by Graham Colley

22 Apr 2021

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