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. Sylvia Griffin's attendance record is as follows:
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2019 to 2023 *
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40.0%
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Present
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4 |
Absent
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6 |
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2015 to 2019
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87.5%
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Present
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21 |
Absent
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3 |
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2011 to 2015
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100.0%
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Present
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25 |
Absent
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0 |
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2007 to 2011
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94.7%
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Present
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18 |
Absent
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1 |
Click on a term to see how Sylvia Griffin'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. Sylvia Griffin'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. Sylvia Griffin's attendance record for these committee meetings is as follows:
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2019 to 2023 *
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74.2%
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Present
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46 |
Absent
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16 |
Substitute
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3 |
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2015 to 2019
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86.8%
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Present
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79 |
Absent
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12 |
Substitute
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19 |
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2011 to 2015
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78.4%
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Present
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29 |
Absent
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8 |
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 Sylvia Griffin'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. Sylvia Griffin'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 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 Sylvia Griffin received each year in allowances and expenses was:
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2019/2020
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£10,319.00
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Basic allowance
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£10,286.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£33.00 |
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2018/2019
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£9,085.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,987.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£98.00 |
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2017/2018
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£8,889.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,889.00 |
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2016/2017
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£9,029.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,836.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£193.00 |
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2015/2016
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£8,847.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,783.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£64.00 |
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2014/2015
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£8,826.18
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Basic allowance
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£8,730.84 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£95.34 |
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2013/2014
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£8,826.18
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Basic allowance
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£8,730.84 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£95.34 |
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2012/2013
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£8,787.15
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Basic allowance
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£8,755.37 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£31.78 |
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2011/2012
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£9,090.90
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£65.70 |
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2010/2011
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£9,025.20
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
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2009/2010
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£9,416.25
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£376.65 |
Travel and subsistence
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£14.40 |
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2008/2009
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£12,866.08
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Basic allowance
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£8,935.80 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£3,749.28 |
Travel and subsistence
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£181.00 |
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2007/2008
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£11,247.86
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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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£226.80 |
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Total
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£124,254.80
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Basic allowance
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£115,911.24 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£7,921.36 |
Travel and subsistence
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£422.20 |
Allowances information is only available from 2005 onwards. Click on a year to see how Sylvia Griffin'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 Sylvia Griffin are as follows:
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Council: Oppose Lorry Park Legislation
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Sylvia Griffin was absent from the vote |
8 Oct 2020 |
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Council: Campaign for Hoo Peninsula to Become Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Sylvia Griffin was absent from the vote |
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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Sylvia Griffin was absent from the vote |
16 Jul 2020 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2020/21
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Sylvia Griffin 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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Sylvia Griffin 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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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
18 Jul 2019 |
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Council: Commit to Food Justice (Amendment)
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Sylvia Griffin 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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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
25 Apr 2019 |
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Revenue and Capital Budgets 2019/2020
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
21 Feb 2019 |
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Revenue and Capital Budgets 2019/2020 (Labour Amendment)
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
21 Feb 2019 |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase (Exempt Amendment)
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Sylvia Griffin 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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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
21 Feb 2019 |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase (Amendment): Obtain Two Further Independent Valuations
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
21 Feb 2019 |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase Discussion: Suspend Time Limits
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Sylvia Griffin 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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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
24 Jan 2019 |
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Council: Scrap Bulky Waste Collection Charge and Tackle Fly-Tipping
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Sylvia Griffin 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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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
19 Jul 2018 |
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The Council's Petition Scheme - E-petitions (Amendment)
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
26 Apr 2018 |
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Additions to the Revenue Budget and Capital Programme
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
26 Apr 2018 |
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Revenue and Capital Budgets 2018/2019
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
22 Feb 2018 |
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Council: Explore Options to Tackle Knife Crime (Amendment)
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
25 Jan 2018 |
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Community Governance Review - Proposed Establishment of Rochester Town Council (Amendment)
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
25 Jan 2018 |
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Establishment of Committees, Appointments and Schedule of Meetings 2017/2018 (Amendment)
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
27 Apr 2017 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets - 2017/2018
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
23 Feb 2017 |
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Council: Reduce Time to Trigger Severe Weather Emergency Protocol
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
26 Jan 2017 |
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Government: Reconsider Transition Arrangements for Women's Pensions
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Sylvia Griffin was absent from the vote |
13 Oct 2016 |
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Council: Develop Support for Young Refugees
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
21 Jul 2016 |
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Council: Support the UK's Membership of the EU (Amendment)
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
28 Apr 2016 |
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Government: Reverse Planned Changes to Education (Amendment)
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
28 Apr 2016 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets - 2016/2017
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
25 Feb 2016 |
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Management of Public Health Budget Cuts
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
21 Jan 2016 |
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Questions at Cabinet Meetings: Add Provision
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
15 Oct 2015 |
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Questions at Council Meetings: Reduction of Provision
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
15 Oct 2015 |
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Government: Reconsider Public Health Budget Cuts
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Sylvia Griffin was absent from the vote |
12 Aug 2015 |
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Scrutiny Task Groups: Substitute Members
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
24 Jul 2014 |
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Rochester Airport: Masterplan
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
23 Jan 2014 |
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Rochester Airport: Masterplan (Adjournment)
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
23 Jan 2014 |
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Public Questions: Suspend Time Limit
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
23 Jan 2014 |
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Rochester Airport: Capital Programme
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
25 Jul 2013 |
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Rochester Airport: Capital Programme (Deferment Amendment)
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
25 Jul 2013 |
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Council Plan 2012/2013
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
23 Feb 2012 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2012/2013
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
23 Feb 2012 |
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Airport Proposals in Medway and Kent: Opposition
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Sylvia Griffin was absent from the vote |
12 Jan 2012 |
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Airport Proposals in Medway and Kent: Opposition (Amendment)
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
12 Jan 2012 |
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Chatham Waterfront Bus Station: Capital Programme
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
15 Sep 2011 |
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Exclusion of Press and Public: Chatham Waterfront Bus Station
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
15 Sep 2011 |
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Election of Mayor: Opposition Candidate
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
25 May 2011 |
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Council: Protect Sure Start Centres
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
13 Jan 2011 |
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Council: Protect Sure Start Centres (Amendment)
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
13 Jan 2011 |
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Council: Call on Cllr Brice to Resign
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
25 Nov 2010 |
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Public Spending Reductions
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
29 Jul 2010 |
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Council: Introduce Free Bus Travel for Under-18s (Amendment)
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
14 Jan 2010 |
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Council: Keep St John's School Open
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
12 Nov 2009 |
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Council: Keep Ridge Meadow School Open
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
12 Nov 2009 |
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Council: Remove Charge for Companion Pass (Amendment)
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
12 Nov 2009 |
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Various Property Disposals
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
30 Jul 2009 |
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Council: Stop School Closure Consultation
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
18 Jun 2009 |
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Development of Queens Court
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
5 Mar 2009 |
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Selection of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
5 Mar 2009 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2009/2010
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
26 Feb 2009 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2009/2010 (Amendment)
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
26 Feb 2009 |
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Government: Re-open Sub Post Offices in Medway
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
15 Jan 2009 |
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Additions to the Capital Programme and Revenue Budget (Amendment)
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
15 Jan 2009 |
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Council: Call on Portfolio Holder to Resign
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
31 Jul 2008 |
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Council: Increase Number of Votes Recorded (Amendment)
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Sylvia Griffin voted in favour |
31 Jul 2008 |
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Medway Local Plan (Amendment)
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
25 Sep 2002 |
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Council: Investigate Alleged Attempt to Limit Free Speech Against Trade Union
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
30 May 2002 |
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Increase Secondary School Places in Walderslade
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
13 May 2002 |
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Cabinet Decision Contrary to Budget and Policy Framework
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Sylvia Griffin voted against |
5 Dec 2001 |
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Reconsider Forecast Overspend in Compliance with Budget and Policy Framework
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Sylvia Griffin 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
Sylvia Griffin has stood in the following elections:
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Rochester South and Horsted
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Sylvia Mary Griffin
(Con)
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1,563 |
2 May 2019 |
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Rochester South and Horsted
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Sylvia Mary Griffin
(Con)
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2,679 |
7 May 2015 |
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Rochester South and Horsted
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Sylvia Griffin
(Con)
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2,042 |
5 May 2011 |
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Rochester South and Horsted
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Sylvia Mary Griffin
(Con)
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1,518 |
3 May 2007 |
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River
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Sylvia Mary Griffin
(Con)
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387 |
1 May 2003 |
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Warren Wood
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Sylvia Mary Griffin
(Con)
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848 |
4 May 2000 |
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Earl
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Sylvia Mary Griffin
(Con)
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801 |
1 May 1997 |
A green bar on the right hand side of the result indicates that Sylvia Griffin was elected, while a red bar indicates they were not elected. Click on a card to see the full results for that election.