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Ted Baker is a former Conservative councillor for Rochester West ward. He represented the ward between May 2003 and May 2015.
In addition to Rochester West, Ted represented St Margaret's and Borstal ward between April 1998 and May 2003, Troy Town ward on Rochester-upon-Medway city council between May 1987 and May 1991, and St Margarets ward on Rochester-upon-Medway city council between April 1974 and May 1976.
Ted served as the mayor of Medway between May 2011 and May 2012, and between May 2002 and May 2003. He also served as the deputy mayor of Medway between May 2008 and May 2009.
Ted has stood in five elections to Medway council, five elections to Rochester-upon-Medway city council and four elections to Kent county council, and has been elected on seven occasions.
Political Career
Ted has served in the following posts:
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Mayor of Medway
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25 May 2011 - 16 May 2012 |
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15 May 2002 - 21 May 2003 |
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Deputy Mayor of Medway
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7 May 2008 - 6 May 2009 |
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Rochester West
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Conservative
1 May 2003 - 7 May 2015 |
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St Margaret's and Borstal
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Conservative
1 Apr 1998 - 1 May 2003 |
Rochester-upon-Medway City Council
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Troy Town
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Conservative
7 May 1987 - 2 May 1991 |
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St Margarets
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Conservative
1 Apr 1974 - 6 May 1976 |
Only periods where Ted Baker represented Medway are included in this section. Some of Medway's current and former representatives have also represented other parts of the country in local government, devolved assemblies and both houses of parliament.
Attendance at Council Meetings
The full council meets six times a year and, unless there are extenuating circumstances, all councillors are expected to attend these meetings.
Ted's attendance record for full council meetings is as follows:
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2011 to 2015
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92.0%
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Present
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23 |
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Absent
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2 |
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2007 to 2011
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94.7%
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Present
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18 |
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Absent
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1 |
Click on a term to see how Ted Baker's attendance compared to the other councillors for that term.
Attendance at Committee Meetings
Councillors usually sit on a number of scrutiny or decision-making committees. Additionally, they may substitute for another member of a committee who is unable to make a meeting.
Ted's attendance record for these committee meetings is as follows:
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2011 to 2015
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Present
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111 |
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Absent
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26 |
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Substitute
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3 |
Attendance as a substitute member of a committee is not included in the calculation of the attendance rate. Click on a term to see how Ted Baker's attendance compared to the other councillors for that term.
We are still working on adding historic attendance records to our database. The earliest council meeting we have attendance data for is that held on 6 May 2009. The earliest committee meeting we have attendance data for is that held on 21 November 2007. Please bear with us while we work back to the earliest data available.
Councillors' Allowances
All councillors are entitled to a basic allowance and to claim for certain travel and subsistence expenses. Some councillors have special responsibilities (e.g. a cabinet portfolio or chairing a committee) and receive an additional allowance.
The amount Ted received each year in allowances and expenses was:
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2015/2016
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£992.00
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Basic allowance
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£992.00 |
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2014/2015
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£8,762.62
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Basic allowance
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£8,730.84 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£31.78 |
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2013/2014
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£8,911.74
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Basic allowance
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£8,730.84 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£158.90 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£22.00 |
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2012/2013
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£8,956.67
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Basic allowance
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£8,755.37 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£158.90 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£42.40 |
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2011/2012
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£22,804.26
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£13,747.56 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£31.50 |
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2010/2011
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£9,037.20
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£12.00 |
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2009/2010
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£9,728.34
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£687.34 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£15.80 |
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2008/2009
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£15,078.93
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Basic allowance
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£8,935.80 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£6,143.13 |
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2007/2008
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£9,189.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,696.64 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£392.36 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£100.00 |
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2006/2007
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£12,127.58
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Basic allowance
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£8,486.63 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£3,560.88 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£80.07 |
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2005/2006
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£11,995.12
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Basic allowance
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£8,243.40 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£3,730.32 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£21.40 |
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Total
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£117,583.46
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Basic allowance
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£88,647.12 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£28,611.17 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£325.17 |
Allowances information is only available from 2005 onwards. Click on a year to see how Ted Baker's allowances compared to the other councillors for that year.
Voting History
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.
The votes recorded for Ted are as follows:
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Scrutiny Task Groups: Substitute Members
24 Jul 2014
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Rochester Airport: Masterplan
23 Jan 2014
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Rochester Airport: Masterplan (Adjournment)
23 Jan 2014
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Public Questions: Suspend Time Limit
23 Jan 2014
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Rochester Airport: Capital Programme
25 Jul 2013
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Rochester Airport: Capital Programme (Deferment Amendment)
25 Jul 2013
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Council Plan 2012/2013
23 Feb 2012
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2012/2013
23 Feb 2012
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Airport Proposals in Medway and Kent: Opposition
12 Jan 2012
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Airport Proposals in Medway and Kent: Opposition (Amendment)
12 Jan 2012
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Chatham Waterfront Bus Station: Capital Programme
15 Sep 2011
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Exclusion of Press and Public: Chatham Waterfront Bus Station
15 Sep 2011
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Election of Mayor: Opposition Candidate
25 May 2011
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Council: Protect Sure Start Centres
13 Jan 2011
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Council: Protect Sure Start Centres (Amendment)
13 Jan 2011
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Council: Call on Cllr Brice to Resign
25 Nov 2010
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Ted Baker abstained |
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Public Spending Reductions
29 Jul 2010
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Council: Introduce Free Bus Travel for Under-18s (Amendment)
14 Jan 2010
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Council: Keep St John's School Open
12 Nov 2009
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Ted Baker abstained |
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Council: Keep Ridge Meadow School Open
12 Nov 2009
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Council: Remove Charge for Companion Pass (Amendment)
12 Nov 2009
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Various Property Disposals
30 Jul 2009
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Council: Stop School Closure Consultation
18 Jun 2009
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Development of Queens Court
5 Mar 2009
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Selection of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
5 Mar 2009
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2009/2010
26 Feb 2009
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2009/2010 (Amendment)
26 Feb 2009
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Government: Re-open Sub Post Offices in Medway
15 Jan 2009
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Additions to the Capital Programme and Revenue Budget (Amendment)
15 Jan 2009
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Council: Call on Portfolio Holder to Resign
31 Jul 2008
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Council: Increase Number of Votes Recorded (Amendment)
31 Jul 2008
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2007/2008
1 Mar 2007
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Local Development Framework: Submission Stage Development Plan (Amendment)
15 Jun 2006
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Council: Stop School Closures and Develop Medway-wide School Strategy
8 Dec 2005
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Ted Baker voted against |
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MPs: Oppose Proposals to Remove Right of Appeal of Overseas Students
3 Nov 2005
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Council: Make Arrangements to Enable Registration of Civil Partnerships
3 Nov 2005
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Declare Land at Compass Close Surplus
4 Nov 2004
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Declare Land at Compass Close Surplus (Amendment)
4 Nov 2004
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Council: Reverse Decision to Declare Land at Compass Close Surplus
16 Sep 2004
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Council: Oppose University Top-up Fees
15 Jan 2004
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Proposed Bill: Enforcement Issues
15 Jan 2004
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Council: Consult on Sales of Open Land Space
4 Dec 2003
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Proposed Bill: Enforcement Issues
6 Nov 2003
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Declare Land at Compass Close and The Tideway Surplus
23 Oct 2003
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Declare Land at Compass Close and The Tideway Surplus (Amendment)
23 Oct 2003
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Declare Land at Former Priestfields' Nursery Surplus
11 Sep 2003
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Ted Baker voted in favour |
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Medway Local Plan (Amendment)
25 Sep 2002
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Council: Investigate Alleged Attempt to Limit Free Speech Against Trade Union
30 May 2002
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Increase Secondary School Places in Walderslade
13 May 2002
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Cabinet Decision Contrary to Budget and Policy Framework
5 Dec 2001
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Ted Baker voted against |
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Reconsider Forecast Overspend in Compliance with Budget and Policy Framework
5 Dec 2001
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Ted Baker voted against |
Recorded votes are only available from December 2001 onwards. Click on a vote to see the full details of the motion and how the other councillors voted.
Electoral History
Ted has stood in the following elections:
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Rochester West
5 May 2011
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Ted Baker
Conservative
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1,658 |
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Rochester West
3 May 2007
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Ted Baker
Conservative
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1,484 |
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Rochester West
1 May 2003
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Edward Winton Baker
Conservative
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1,297 |
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St Margaret's and Borstal
4 May 2000
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Edward Winton Baker
Conservative
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1,154 |
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St Margaret's and Borstal
1 May 1997
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Edward Winton Baker
Conservative
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1,800 |
Rochester-upon-Medway City Council
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Troy Town
24 July 1997
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Ted Baker
Conservative
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280 |
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St Margaret's and Borstal
4 May 1995
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E. Baker
Conservative
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705 |
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Troy Town
2 May 1991
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E. Baker
Conservative
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782 |
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Troy Town
7 May 1987
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E. Baker
Conservative
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848 |
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St Margarets
7 June 1973
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E. Baker
Conservative
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919 |
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Medway North Central
24 July 1997
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Ted Baker
Conservative
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381 |
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Medway North Central
6 May 1993
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E. Baker
Conservative
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1,051 |
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Medway North Central
5 May 1989
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E. Baker
Conservative
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958 |
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Rochester No 2
12 April 1973
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E. Baker
Conservative
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1,673 |
A green bar on the right hand side of the result indicates that Ted Baker was elected, while a red bar indicates they were not elected. Click on a card to see the full results for that election.
