
Photo: Medway council
Political Career
David Brake has served in the following posts:
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Mayor of Medway
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19 May 2010 - 25 May 2011 |
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Walderslade
(Con)
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3 May 2007 - |
Only periods where David Brake 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.
Committee Appointments
David Brake serves on the following committees:
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Councillor Conduct Committee |
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Health and Wellbeing Board |
Click on the name of a committee above to see all its members and find out what role the committee plays on the council.
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. David Brake's attendance record is as follows:
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2019 to 2023 *
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90.0%
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Present
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9 |
Absent
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1 |
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2015 to 2019
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95.8%
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Present
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23 |
Absent
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1 |
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2011 to 2015
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92.0%
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Present
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23 |
Absent
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2 |
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2007 to 2011
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100.0%
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Present
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19 |
Absent
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0 |
Click on a term to see how David Brake's attendance compared to the other councillors for that term.
* During the 2020 coronavirus (Covid-19) public health emergency, it was informally agreed between the two political groups to run Medway Council meetings with a reduced number of participants. This was to reduce risk, comply with Government guidance and enable more efficient meetings. David Brake's attendance rate may have been affected by this informal agreement of reduced participants.
Attendance at Cabinet Meetings
The cabinet is the council's executive branch, responsible for proposing the policy framework and budget to the rest of the council and for taking decisions on resources and priorities throughout the year. David Brake's attendance record for cabinet meetings is as follows:
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2019 to 2023 *
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95.7%
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Present
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22 |
Absent
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1 |
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2015 to 2019
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92.5%
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Present
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49 |
Absent
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4 |
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2011 to 2015
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93.3%
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Present
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14 |
Absent
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1 |
Click on a term to see how David Brake's attendance compared to the other members of the cabinet for that term.
* During the 2020 coronavirus (Covid-19) public health emergency, it was informally agreed between the two political groups to run Medway Council meetings with a reduced number of participants. This was to reduce risk, comply with Government guidance and enable more efficient meetings. David Brake's attendance rate may have been affected by this informal agreement of reduced participants.
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. David Brake's attendance record for these committee meetings is as follows:
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2019 to 2023 *
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94.4%
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Present
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17 |
Absent
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1 |
Substitute
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0 |
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2015 to 2019
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89.7%
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Present
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26 |
Absent
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3 |
Substitute
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0 |
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2011 to 2015
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88.9%
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Present
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8 |
Absent
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1 |
Substitute
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1 |
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 David Brake's attendance compared to the other councillors for that term.
* During the 2020 coronavirus (Covid-19) public health emergency, it was informally agreed between the two political groups to run Medway Council meetings with a reduced number of participants. This was to reduce risk, comply with Government guidance and enable more efficient meetings. David Brake's attendance rate may have been affected by this informal agreement of reduced participants.
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 cabinet meeting we have attendance data for is that held on 11 March 2014. The earliest committee meeting we have attendance data for is that held on 12 March 2014. 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 David Brake received each year in allowances and expenses was:
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2019/2020
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£25,886.00
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Basic allowance
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£10,286.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£15,600.00 |
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2018/2019
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£24,070.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,987.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£15,083.00 |
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2017/2018
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£23,808.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,889.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£14,919.00 |
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2016/2017
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£23,666.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,836.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£14,830.00 |
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2015/2016
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£22,614.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,783.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£13,831.00 |
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2014/2015
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£19,720.92
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Basic allowance
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£8,730.84 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£10,990.08 |
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2013/2014
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£19,720.92
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Basic allowance
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£8,730.84 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£10,990.08 |
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2012/2013
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£19,776.31
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Basic allowance
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£8,755.37 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£11,020.94 |
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2011/2012
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£20,740.01
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£11,714.81 |
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2010/2011
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£22,564.95
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£13,143.75 |
Travel and subsistence
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£396.00 |
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2009/2010
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£18,745.52
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£9,466.92 |
Travel and subsistence
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£253.40 |
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2008/2009
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£17,870.92
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Basic allowance
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£8,935.80 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£8,798.72 |
Travel and subsistence
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£136.40 |
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2007/2008
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£11,265.46
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Basic allowance
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£7,901.79 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£3,119.27 |
Travel and subsistence
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£244.40 |
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Total
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£270,449.01
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Basic allowance
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£115,911.24 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£153,507.57 |
Travel and subsistence
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£1,030.20 |
Allowances information is only available from 2005 onwards. Click on a year to see how David Brake'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 David Brake are as follows:
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Council: Oppose Lorry Park Legislation
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David Brake voted against |
8 Oct 2020 |
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Council: Campaign for Hoo Peninsula to Become Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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David Brake voted against |
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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David Brake voted against |
16 Jul 2020 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2020/21
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David Brake voted in favour |
20 Feb 2020 |
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Council: Remove Mixed Use Designation for Chatham Docks in the Local Plan
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David Brake voted against |
23 Jan 2020 |
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Proposed Changes to the Rules for the Nomination of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
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David Brake voted against |
18 Jul 2019 |
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Council: Commit to Food Justice (Amendment)
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David Brake voted in favour |
25 Apr 2019 |
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Acquisition of Depot Site for the Waste Collection and Cleansing Service
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David Brake voted in favour |
25 Apr 2019 |
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Revenue and Capital Budgets 2019/2020
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David Brake voted in favour |
21 Feb 2019 |
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Revenue and Capital Budgets 2019/2020 (Labour Amendment)
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David Brake voted against |
21 Feb 2019 |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase (Exempt Amendment)
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David Brake voted against |
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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David Brake voted against |
21 Feb 2019 |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase (Amendment): Obtain Two Further Independent Valuations
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David Brake voted against |
21 Feb 2019 |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase Discussion: Suspend Time Limits
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David Brake voted against |
21 Feb 2019 |
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Council: Support the Co-operative Party's Charter Against Modern Slavery (Amendment)
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David Brake voted in favour |
24 Jan 2019 |
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Council: Scrap Bulky Waste Collection Charge and Tackle Fly-Tipping
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David Brake voted against |
19 Jul 2018 |
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Council: Complete SEN Review by End of July and Share Conclusions Publicly
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David Brake voted against |
19 Jul 2018 |
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The Council's Petition Scheme - E-petitions (Amendment)
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David Brake voted against |
26 Apr 2018 |
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Additions to the Revenue Budget and Capital Programme
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David Brake voted in favour |
26 Apr 2018 |
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Revenue and Capital Budgets 2018/2019
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David Brake voted in favour |
22 Feb 2018 |
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Council: Explore Options to Tackle Knife Crime (Amendment)
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David Brake voted in favour |
25 Jan 2018 |
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Community Governance Review - Proposed Establishment of Rochester Town Council (Amendment)
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David Brake voted against |
25 Jan 2018 |
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Establishment of Committees, Appointments and Schedule of Meetings 2017/2018 (Amendment)
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David Brake voted against |
27 Apr 2017 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets - 2017/2018
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David Brake voted in favour |
23 Feb 2017 |
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Council: Reduce Time to Trigger Severe Weather Emergency Protocol
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David Brake voted against |
26 Jan 2017 |
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Government: Reconsider Transition Arrangements for Women's Pensions
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David Brake voted against |
13 Oct 2016 |
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Council: Develop Support for Young Refugees
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David Brake voted against |
21 Jul 2016 |
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Council: Support the UK's Membership of the EU (Amendment)
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David Brake voted in favour |
28 Apr 2016 |
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Government: Reverse Planned Changes to Education (Amendment)
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David Brake voted in favour |
28 Apr 2016 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets - 2016/2017
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David Brake voted in favour |
25 Feb 2016 |
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Management of Public Health Budget Cuts
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David Brake voted in favour |
21 Jan 2016 |
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Questions at Cabinet Meetings: Add Provision
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David Brake voted against |
15 Oct 2015 |
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Questions at Council Meetings: Reduction of Provision
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David Brake voted in favour |
15 Oct 2015 |
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Government: Reconsider Public Health Budget Cuts
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David Brake voted against |
12 Aug 2015 |
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Scrutiny Task Groups: Substitute Members
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David Brake voted against |
24 Jul 2014 |
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Rochester Airport: Masterplan
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David Brake voted in favour |
23 Jan 2014 |
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Rochester Airport: Masterplan (Adjournment)
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David Brake voted against |
23 Jan 2014 |
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Public Questions: Suspend Time Limit
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David Brake voted against |
23 Jan 2014 |
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Rochester Airport: Capital Programme
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David Brake voted in favour |
25 Jul 2013 |
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Rochester Airport: Capital Programme (Deferment Amendment)
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David Brake voted against |
25 Jul 2013 |
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Council Plan 2012/2013
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David Brake voted in favour |
23 Feb 2012 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2012/2013
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David Brake voted in favour |
23 Feb 2012 |
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Airport Proposals in Medway and Kent: Opposition
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David Brake voted in favour |
12 Jan 2012 |
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Airport Proposals in Medway and Kent: Opposition (Amendment)
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David Brake voted against |
12 Jan 2012 |
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Chatham Waterfront Bus Station: Capital Programme
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David Brake voted in favour |
15 Sep 2011 |
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Exclusion of Press and Public: Chatham Waterfront Bus Station
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David Brake voted in favour |
15 Sep 2011 |
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Election of Mayor: Opposition Candidate
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David Brake voted against |
25 May 2011 |
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Council: Protect Sure Start Centres
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David Brake voted in favour |
13 Jan 2011 |
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Council: Protect Sure Start Centres (Amendment)
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David Brake voted in favour |
13 Jan 2011 |
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Council: Call on Cllr Brice to Resign
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David Brake voted in favour |
25 Nov 2010 |
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Public Spending Reductions
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David Brake voted in favour |
29 Jul 2010 |
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Council: Introduce Free Bus Travel for Under-18s (Amendment)
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David Brake voted against |
14 Jan 2010 |
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Council: Keep St John's School Open
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David Brake voted against |
12 Nov 2009 |
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Council: Keep Ridge Meadow School Open
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David Brake voted against |
12 Nov 2009 |
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Council: Remove Charge for Companion Pass (Amendment)
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David Brake voted in favour |
12 Nov 2009 |
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Various Property Disposals
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David Brake voted in favour |
30 Jul 2009 |
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Council: Stop School Closure Consultation
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David Brake voted against |
18 Jun 2009 |
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Development of Queens Court
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David Brake voted in favour |
5 Mar 2009 |
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Selection of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
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David Brake voted in favour |
5 Mar 2009 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2009/2010
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David Brake voted in favour |
26 Feb 2009 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2009/2010 (Amendment)
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David Brake voted against |
26 Feb 2009 |
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Government: Re-open Sub Post Offices in Medway
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David Brake voted in favour |
15 Jan 2009 |
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Additions to the Capital Programme and Revenue Budget (Amendment)
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David Brake voted against |
15 Jan 2009 |
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Council: Call on Portfolio Holder to Resign
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David Brake voted against |
31 Jul 2008 |
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Council: Increase Number of Votes Recorded (Amendment)
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David Brake voted in favour |
31 Jul 2008 |
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
David Brake has stood in the following elections:
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Walderslade
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David Frederick Brake
(Con)
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1,241 |
2 May 2019 |
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Walderslade
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David Fredrick Brake
(Con)
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2,445 |
7 May 2015 |
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Walderslade
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David Frederick Brake
(Con)
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1,280 |
5 May 2011 |
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Walderslade
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David Frederick Brake
(Con)
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1,027 |
3 May 2007 |
A green bar on the right hand side of the result indicates that David Brake was elected, while a red bar indicates they were not elected. Click on a card to see the full results for that election.