Councillors' Voting Record
Most decisions taken by councillors at meetings of the full council are made by unanimous agreement or, if the decision is disputed, by show of hands. However, the council's constitution states that in certain circumstances, or if six or more members request, a "recorded vote" may be taken, where each councillor's vote is recorded in the minutes of the meeting.
Council Terms
The number of votes recorded in each council term is as follows:
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2019 to 2023
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Recorded Votes
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9 |
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2015 to 2019
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Recorded Votes
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28 |
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2011 to 2015
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Recorded Votes
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13 |
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2007 to 2011
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Recorded Votes
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18 |
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2003 to 2007
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Recorded Votes
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15 |
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2000 to 2003
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Recorded Votes
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5 |
Recorded votes are only available from December 2001 onwards.
2019 to 2023
The following votes have been recorded for the council term 2019 to 2023:
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Government: Restore Universal Credit Payments
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7 Oct 2021 |
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Government: Protect the Right of Communities to Object to Planning Applications
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22 Jul 2021 |
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Public Questions: Suspend Time Limit
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22 Apr 2021 |
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Council: Oppose Lorry Park Legislation
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8 Oct 2020 |
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Council: Campaign for Hoo Peninsula to Become Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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8 Oct 2020 |
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Council: Convene a Cross Party Working Group to Review Memorials, Historic Markers and Monuments (Amendment)
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16 Jul 2020 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2020/21
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20 Feb 2020 |
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Council: Remove Mixed Use Designation for Chatham Docks in the Local Plan
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23 Jan 2020 |
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Proposed Changes to the Rules for the Nomination of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
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18 Jul 2019 |
Click on the subject of a vote to see the full motion and the the names of the councillors who voted in favour or against, abstained or were absent from the vote.
2015 to 2019
The following votes have been recorded for the council term 2015 to 2019:
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Council: Commit to Food Justice (Amendment)
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25 Apr 2019 |
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Acquisition of Depot Site for the Waste Collection and Cleansing Service
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25 Apr 2019 |
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Revenue and Capital Budgets 2019/2020
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21 Feb 2019 |
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Revenue and Capital Budgets 2019/2020 (Labour Amendment)
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21 Feb 2019 |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase (Exempt Amendment)
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21 Feb 2019 |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase (Amendment): Prioritise Gillingham Town Centre for the Future High Streets Fund
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21 Feb 2019 |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase (Amendment): Obtain Two Further Independent Valuations
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21 Feb 2019 |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase Discussion: Suspend Time Limits
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21 Feb 2019 |
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Council: Support the Co-operative Party's Charter Against Modern Slavery (Amendment)
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24 Jan 2019 |
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Council: Scrap Bulky Waste Collection Charge and Tackle Fly-Tipping
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19 Jul 2018 |
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Council: Complete SEN Review by End of July and Share Conclusions Publicly
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19 Jul 2018 |
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The Council's Petition Scheme - E-petitions (Amendment)
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26 Apr 2018 |
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Additions to the Revenue Budget and Capital Programme
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26 Apr 2018 |
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Revenue and Capital Budgets 2018/2019
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22 Feb 2018 |
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Council: Explore Options to Tackle Knife Crime (Amendment)
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25 Jan 2018 |
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Community Governance Review - Proposed Establishment of Rochester Town Council (Amendment)
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25 Jan 2018 |
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Establishment of Committees, Appointments and Schedule of Meetings 2017/2018 (Amendment)
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27 Apr 2017 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets - 2017/2018
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23 Feb 2017 |
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Council: Reduce Time to Trigger Severe Weather Emergency Protocol
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26 Jan 2017 |
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Government: Reconsider Transition Arrangements for Women's Pensions
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13 Oct 2016 |
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Council: Develop Support for Young Refugees
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21 Jul 2016 |
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Council: Support the UK's Membership of the EU (Amendment)
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28 Apr 2016 |
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Government: Reverse Planned Changes to Education (Amendment)
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28 Apr 2016 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets - 2016/2017
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25 Feb 2016 |
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Management of Public Health Budget Cuts
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21 Jan 2016 |
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Questions at Cabinet Meetings: Add Provision
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15 Oct 2015 |
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Questions at Council Meetings: Reduction of Provision
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15 Oct 2015 |
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Government: Reconsider Public Health Budget Cuts
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12 Aug 2015 |
Click on the subject of a vote to see the full motion and the the names of the councillors who voted in favour or against, abstained or were absent from the vote.
2011 to 2015
The following votes have been recorded for the council term 2011 to 2015:
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Scrutiny Task Groups: Substitute Members
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24 Jul 2014 |
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Rochester Airport: Masterplan
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23 Jan 2014 |
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Rochester Airport: Masterplan (Adjournment)
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23 Jan 2014 |
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Public Questions: Suspend Time Limit
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23 Jan 2014 |
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Rochester Airport: Capital Programme
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25 Jul 2013 |
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Rochester Airport: Capital Programme (Deferment Amendment)
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25 Jul 2013 |
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Council Plan 2012/2013
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23 Feb 2012 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2012/2013
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23 Feb 2012 |
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Airport Proposals in Medway and Kent: Opposition
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12 Jan 2012 |
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Airport Proposals in Medway and Kent: Opposition (Amendment)
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12 Jan 2012 |
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Chatham Waterfront Bus Station: Capital Programme
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15 Sep 2011 |
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Exclusion of Press and Public: Chatham Waterfront Bus Station
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15 Sep 2011 |
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Election of Mayor: Opposition Candidate
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25 May 2011 |
Click on the subject of a vote to see the full motion and the the names of the councillors who voted in favour or against, abstained or were absent from the vote.
2007 to 2011
The following votes have been recorded for the council term 2007 to 2011:
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Council: Protect Sure Start Centres
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13 Jan 2011 |
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Council: Protect Sure Start Centres (Amendment)
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13 Jan 2011 |
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Council: Call on Cllr Brice to Resign
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25 Nov 2010 |
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Public Spending Reductions
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29 Jul 2010 |
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Council: Introduce Free Bus Travel for Under-18s (Amendment)
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14 Jan 2010 |
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Council: Keep St John's School Open
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12 Nov 2009 |
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Council: Keep Ridge Meadow School Open
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12 Nov 2009 |
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Council: Remove Charge for Companion Pass (Amendment)
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12 Nov 2009 |
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Various Property Disposals
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30 Jul 2009 |
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Council: Stop School Closure Consultation
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18 Jun 2009 |
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Development of Queens Court
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5 Mar 2009 |
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Selection of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
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5 Mar 2009 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2009/2010
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26 Feb 2009 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2009/2010 (Amendment)
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26 Feb 2009 |
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Government: Re-open Sub Post Offices in Medway
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15 Jan 2009 |
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Additions to the Capital Programme and Revenue Budget (Amendment)
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15 Jan 2009 |
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Council: Call on Portfolio Holder to Resign
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31 Jul 2008 |
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Council: Increase Number of Votes Recorded (Amendment)
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31 Jul 2008 |
Click on the subject of a vote to see the full motion and the the names of the councillors who voted in favour or against, abstained or were absent from the vote.
2003 to 2007
The following votes have been recorded for the council term 2003 to 2007:
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2007/2008
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1 Mar 2007 |
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Local Development Framework: Submission Stage Development Plan (Amendment)
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15 Jun 2006 |
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Council: Stop School Closures and Develop Medway-wide School Strategy
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8 Dec 2005 |
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MPs: Oppose Proposals to Remove Right of Appeal of Overseas Students
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3 Nov 2005 |
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Council: Make Arrangements to Enable Registration of Civil Partnerships
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3 Nov 2005 |
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Declare Land at Compass Close Surplus
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4 Nov 2004 |
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Declare Land at Compass Close Surplus (Amendment)
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4 Nov 2004 |
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Council: Reverse Decision to Declare Land at Compass Close Surplus
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16 Sep 2004 |
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Council: Oppose University Top-up Fees
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15 Jan 2004 |
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Proposed Bill: Enforcement Issues
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15 Jan 2004 |
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Council: Consult on Sales of Open Land Space
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4 Dec 2003 |
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Proposed Bill: Enforcement Issues
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6 Nov 2003 |
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Declare Land at Compass Close and The Tideway Surplus
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23 Oct 2003 |
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Declare Land at Compass Close and The Tideway Surplus (Amendment)
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23 Oct 2003 |
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Declare Land at Former Priestfields' Nursery Surplus
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11 Sep 2003 |
Click on the subject of a vote to see the full motion and the the names of the councillors who voted in favour or against, abstained or were absent from the vote.
2000 to 2003
The following votes have been recorded for the council term 2000 to 2003:
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Medway Local Plan (Amendment)
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25 Sep 2002 |
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Council: Investigate Alleged Attempt to Limit Free Speech Against Trade Union
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30 May 2002 |
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Increase Secondary School Places in Walderslade
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13 May 2002 |
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Cabinet Decision Contrary to Budget and Policy Framework
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5 Dec 2001 |
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Reconsider Forecast Overspend in Compliance with Budget and Policy Framework
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5 Dec 2001 |
Click on the subject of a vote to see the full motion and the the names of the councillors who voted in favour or against, abstained or were absent from the vote.
