
Photo: Medway council
Political Career
Rodney Chambers has served in the following posts:
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Hempstead and Wigmore
(Con)
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1 May 2003 - |
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Hempstead and Wigmore
(Con)
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1 Apr 1998 - 1 May 2003 |
Gillingham Borough Council
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St Margaret's
(Con)
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2 May 1991 - 4 May 1995 |
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South
(Con)
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7 May 1987 - 2 May 1991 |
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Gillingham No 1
(Con)
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1 Apr 1974 - 7 May 1981 |
Only periods where Rodney Chambers 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
Rodney Chambers serves on the following committees:
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. Rodney Chambers's attendance record is as follows:
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2019 to 2023 *
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80.0%
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Present
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8 |
Absent
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2 |
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2015 to 2019
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75.0%
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Present
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18 |
Absent
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6 |
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2011 to 2015
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96.0%
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Present
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24 |
Absent
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1 |
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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 Rodney Chambers'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. Rodney Chambers'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. Rodney Chambers's attendance record for cabinet meetings is as follows:
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2019 to 2023 *
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81.8%
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Present
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18 |
Absent
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4 |
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2015 to 2019
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81.1%
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Present
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43 |
Absent
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10 |
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2011 to 2015
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86.7%
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Present
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13 |
Absent
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2 |
Click on a term to see how Rodney Chambers'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. Rodney Chambers'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. Rodney Chambers's attendance record for these committee meetings is as follows:
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2019 to 2023 *
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100.0%
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Present
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2 |
Absent
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0 |
Substitute
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1 |
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2015 to 2019
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50.0%
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Present
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2 |
Absent
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2 |
Substitute
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1 |
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2011 to 2015
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100.0%
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Present
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3 |
Absent
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0 |
Substitute
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0 |
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 Rodney Chambers'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. Rodney Chambers'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 Rodney Chambers received each year in allowances and expenses was:
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2019/2020
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£25,839.00
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Basic allowance
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£10,286.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£15,198.00 |
Travel and subsistence
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£355.00 |
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2018/2019
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£20,523.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,987.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£11,313.00 |
Travel and subsistence
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£223.00 |
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2017/2018
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£20,147.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,889.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£11,189.00 |
Travel and subsistence
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£69.00 |
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2016/2017
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£19,959.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,836.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£11,123.00 |
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2015/2016
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£22,169.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,783.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£13,355.00 |
Travel and subsistence
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£31.00 |
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2014/2015
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£34,374.24
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Basic allowance
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£8,730.84 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£25,643.40 |
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2013/2014
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£34,374.24
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Basic allowance
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£8,730.84 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£25,643.40 |
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2012/2013
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£34,470.78
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Basic allowance
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£8,755.37 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£25,715.41 |
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2011/2012
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£35,532.72
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£26,507.52 |
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2010/2011
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£35,548.22
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£26,507.52 |
Travel and subsistence
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£15.50 |
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2009/2010
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£35,732.12
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£26,507.52 |
Travel and subsistence
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£199.40 |
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2008/2009
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£35,245.68
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Basic allowance
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£8,935.80 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£26,245.08 |
Travel and subsistence
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£64.80 |
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2007/2008
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£34,376.47
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Basic allowance
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£8,696.64 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£25,336.73 |
Travel and subsistence
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£343.10 |
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2006/2007
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£33,876.92
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Basic allowance
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£8,486.63 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£24,925.68 |
Travel and subsistence
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£464.61 |
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2005/2006
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£33,068.52
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Basic allowance
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£8,243.40 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£24,213.24 |
Travel and subsistence
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£611.88 |
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Total
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£455,236.91
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Basic allowance
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£133,436.12 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£319,423.50 |
Travel and subsistence
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£2,377.29 |
Allowances information is only available from 2005 onwards. Click on a year to see how Rodney Chambers'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 Rodney Chambers are as follows:
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Council: Oppose Lorry Park Legislation
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Rodney Chambers 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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Rodney Chambers 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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Rodney Chambers voted against |
16 Jul 2020 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2020/21
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Rodney Chambers 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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Rodney Chambers was absent from the vote |
23 Jan 2020 |
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Proposed Changes to the Rules for the Nomination of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
18 Jul 2019 |
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Council: Commit to Food Justice (Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers 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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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
25 Apr 2019 |
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Revenue and Capital Budgets 2019/2020
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
21 Feb 2019 |
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Revenue and Capital Budgets 2019/2020 (Labour Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
21 Feb 2019 |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase (Exempt Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers 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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Rodney Chambers voted against |
21 Feb 2019 |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase (Amendment): Obtain Two Further Independent Valuations
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
21 Feb 2019 |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase Discussion: Suspend Time Limits
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Rodney Chambers 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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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
24 Jan 2019 |
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Council: Scrap Bulky Waste Collection Charge and Tackle Fly-Tipping
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Rodney Chambers was absent from the vote |
19 Jul 2018 |
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Council: Complete SEN Review by End of July and Share Conclusions Publicly
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Rodney Chambers was absent from the vote |
19 Jul 2018 |
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The Council's Petition Scheme - E-petitions (Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers was absent from the vote |
26 Apr 2018 |
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Additions to the Revenue Budget and Capital Programme
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Rodney Chambers was absent from the vote |
26 Apr 2018 |
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Revenue and Capital Budgets 2018/2019
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
22 Feb 2018 |
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Council: Explore Options to Tackle Knife Crime (Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
25 Jan 2018 |
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Community Governance Review - Proposed Establishment of Rochester Town Council (Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
25 Jan 2018 |
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Establishment of Committees, Appointments and Schedule of Meetings 2017/2018 (Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
27 Apr 2017 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets - 2017/2018
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
23 Feb 2017 |
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Council: Reduce Time to Trigger Severe Weather Emergency Protocol
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
26 Jan 2017 |
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Government: Reconsider Transition Arrangements for Women's Pensions
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Rodney Chambers was absent from the vote |
13 Oct 2016 |
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Council: Develop Support for Young Refugees
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
21 Jul 2016 |
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Council: Support the UK's Membership of the EU (Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers was absent from the vote |
28 Apr 2016 |
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Government: Reverse Planned Changes to Education (Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers was absent from the vote |
28 Apr 2016 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets - 2016/2017
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
25 Feb 2016 |
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Management of Public Health Budget Cuts
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
21 Jan 2016 |
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Questions at Cabinet Meetings: Add Provision
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
15 Oct 2015 |
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Questions at Council Meetings: Reduction of Provision
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
15 Oct 2015 |
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Government: Reconsider Public Health Budget Cuts
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
12 Aug 2015 |
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Scrutiny Task Groups: Substitute Members
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
24 Jul 2014 |
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Rochester Airport: Masterplan
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
23 Jan 2014 |
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Rochester Airport: Masterplan (Adjournment)
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
23 Jan 2014 |
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Public Questions: Suspend Time Limit
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
23 Jan 2014 |
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Rochester Airport: Capital Programme
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
25 Jul 2013 |
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Rochester Airport: Capital Programme (Deferment Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
25 Jul 2013 |
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Council Plan 2012/2013
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
23 Feb 2012 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2012/2013
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
23 Feb 2012 |
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Airport Proposals in Medway and Kent: Opposition
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
12 Jan 2012 |
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Airport Proposals in Medway and Kent: Opposition (Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
12 Jan 2012 |
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Chatham Waterfront Bus Station: Capital Programme
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Rodney Chambers was absent from the vote |
15 Sep 2011 |
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Exclusion of Press and Public: Chatham Waterfront Bus Station
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Rodney Chambers was absent from the vote |
15 Sep 2011 |
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Election of Mayor: Opposition Candidate
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
25 May 2011 |
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Council: Protect Sure Start Centres
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
13 Jan 2011 |
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Council: Protect Sure Start Centres (Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
13 Jan 2011 |
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Council: Call on Cllr Brice to Resign
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
25 Nov 2010 |
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Public Spending Reductions
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
29 Jul 2010 |
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Council: Introduce Free Bus Travel for Under-18s (Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
14 Jan 2010 |
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Council: Keep St John's School Open
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
12 Nov 2009 |
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Council: Keep Ridge Meadow School Open
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
12 Nov 2009 |
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Council: Remove Charge for Companion Pass (Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
12 Nov 2009 |
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Various Property Disposals
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
30 Jul 2009 |
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Council: Stop School Closure Consultation
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
18 Jun 2009 |
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Development of Queens Court
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
5 Mar 2009 |
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Selection of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
5 Mar 2009 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2009/2010
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
26 Feb 2009 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2009/2010 (Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
26 Feb 2009 |
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Government: Re-open Sub Post Offices in Medway
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
15 Jan 2009 |
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Additions to the Capital Programme and Revenue Budget (Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
15 Jan 2009 |
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Council: Call on Portfolio Holder to Resign
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
31 Jul 2008 |
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Council: Increase Number of Votes Recorded (Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
31 Jul 2008 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2007/2008
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
1 Mar 2007 |
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Local Development Framework: Submission Stage Development Plan (Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
15 Jun 2006 |
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Council: Stop School Closures and Develop Medway-wide School Strategy
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
8 Dec 2005 |
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MPs: Oppose Proposals to Remove Right of Appeal of Overseas Students
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
3 Nov 2005 |
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Council: Make Arrangements to Enable Registration of Civil Partnerships
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Rodney Chambers abstained |
3 Nov 2005 |
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Declare Land at Compass Close Surplus
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
4 Nov 2004 |
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Declare Land at Compass Close Surplus (Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
4 Nov 2004 |
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Council: Reverse Decision to Declare Land at Compass Close Surplus
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
16 Sep 2004 |
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Council: Oppose University Top-up Fees
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
15 Jan 2004 |
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Proposed Bill: Enforcement Issues
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
15 Jan 2004 |
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Council: Consult on Sales of Open Land Space
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
4 Dec 2003 |
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Proposed Bill: Enforcement Issues
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
6 Nov 2003 |
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Declare Land at Compass Close and The Tideway Surplus
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
23 Oct 2003 |
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Declare Land at Compass Close and The Tideway Surplus (Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
23 Oct 2003 |
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Declare Land at Former Priestfields' Nursery Surplus
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Rodney Chambers voted in favour |
11 Sep 2003 |
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Medway Local Plan (Amendment)
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
25 Sep 2002 |
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Council: Investigate Alleged Attempt to Limit Free Speech Against Trade Union
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
30 May 2002 |
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Increase Secondary School Places in Walderslade
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
13 May 2002 |
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Cabinet Decision Contrary to Budget and Policy Framework
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
5 Dec 2001 |
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Reconsider Forecast Overspend in Compliance with Budget and Policy Framework
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Rodney Chambers voted against |
5 Dec 2001 |
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
Rodney Chambers has stood in the following elections:
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Hempstead and Wigmore
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Rodney Brian Chambers
(Con)
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1,613 |
2 May 2019 |
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Hempstead and Wigmore
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Rodney Brian Chambers
(Con)
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3,555 |
7 May 2015 |
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Hempstead and Wigmore
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Rodney Brian Chambers
(Con)
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1,779 |
5 May 2011 |
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Hempstead and Wigmore
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Rodney Brian Chambers
(Con)
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1,469 |
3 May 2007 |
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Hempstead and Wigmore
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Rodney Chambers
(Con)
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1,373 |
1 May 2003 |
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Hempstead and Wigmore
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Rodney Brian Chambers
(Con)
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1,376 |
4 May 2000 |
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Hempstead and Wigmore
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Rodney Brian Chambers
(Con)
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2,311 |
1 May 1997 |
Gillingham Borough Council
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St Margaret's
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R. Chambers
(Con)
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1,180 |
2 May 1991 |
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South
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R. Chambers
(Con)
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866 |
7 May 1987 |
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Brompton
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R. Chambers
(Con)
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568 |
5 May 1983 |
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Gillingham North West
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R. Chambers
(Con)
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1,611 |
2 May 1985 |
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Gillingham No 1
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R. Chambers
(Con)
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2,374 |
5 May 1977 |
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Gillingham No 1
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R. Chambers
(Con)
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1,756 |
12 April 1973 |
A green bar on the right hand side of the result indicates that Rodney Chambers was elected, while a red bar indicates they were not elected. Click on a card to see the full results for that election.