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Paul Harriott is a former Labour councillor for Twydall ward. He represented the ward between May 2003 and May 2015.
In addition to Twydall, Paul represented Twydall ward between April 1998 and May 2003, Twydall ward on Gillingham borough council between May 1979 and March 1998, and East ward on Gillingham borough council between June 1973 and May 1979.
Paul has stood in five elections to Medway council, seven elections to Gillingham borough council and one election to Kent county council, and has been elected on 12 occasions.
Political Career
Paul has served in the following posts:
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Twydall
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Labour
1 May 2003 - 7 May 2015 |
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Twydall
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Labour
1 Apr 1998 - 1 May 2003 |
Gillingham Borough Council
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Twydall
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Labour
3 May 1979 - 31 Mar 1998 |
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East
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Labour
7 Jun 1973 - 3 May 1979 |
Only periods where Paul Harriott 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.
Paul's attendance record for full council meetings is as follows:
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2011 to 2015
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88.0%
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Present
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22 |
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Absent
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3 |
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2007 to 2011
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84.2%
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Present
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16 |
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Absent
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3 |
Click on a term to see how Paul Harriott'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.
Paul'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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37 |
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Absent
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13 |
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Substitute
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12 |
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 Paul Harriott'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 Paul received each year in allowances and expenses was:
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2015/2016
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£1,024.00
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Basic allowance
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£992.00 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£32.00 |
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2014/2015
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£8,857.96
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Basic allowance
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£8,730.84 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£127.12 |
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2013/2014
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£8,730.84
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Basic allowance
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£8,730.84 |
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2012/2013
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£8,755.37
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Basic allowance
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£8,755.37 |
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2011/2012
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£9,189.45
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£164.25 |
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2010/2011
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£9,123.75
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£98.55 |
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2009/2010
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£9,058.05
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£32.85 |
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2008/2009
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£9,044.56
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Basic allowance
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£8,935.80 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£97.56 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£11.20 |
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2007/2008
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£8,834.76
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Basic allowance
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£8,696.64 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£63.30 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£74.82 |
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2006/2007
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£8,695.72
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Basic allowance
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£8,486.63 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£122.67 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£86.42 |
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2005/2006
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£8,642.60
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Basic allowance
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£8,243.40 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£330.00 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£69.20 |
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Total
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£89,957.06
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Basic allowance
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£88,647.12 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£1,068.30 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£241.64 |
Allowances information is only available from 2005 onwards. Click on a year to see how Paul Harriott'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 Paul are as follows:
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Scrutiny Task Groups: Substitute Members
24 Jul 2014
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Rochester Airport: Masterplan
23 Jan 2014
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Paul Harriott voted against |
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Rochester Airport: Masterplan (Adjournment)
23 Jan 2014
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Public Questions: Suspend Time Limit
23 Jan 2014
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Rochester Airport: Capital Programme
25 Jul 2013
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Paul Harriott was absent from the vote |
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Rochester Airport: Capital Programme (Deferment Amendment)
25 Jul 2013
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Paul Harriott was absent from the vote |
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Council Plan 2012/2013
23 Feb 2012
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Paul Harriott voted against |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2012/2013
23 Feb 2012
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Paul Harriott voted against |
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Airport Proposals in Medway and Kent: Opposition
12 Jan 2012
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Airport Proposals in Medway and Kent: Opposition (Amendment)
12 Jan 2012
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Chatham Waterfront Bus Station: Capital Programme
15 Sep 2011
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Paul Harriott voted against |
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Exclusion of Press and Public: Chatham Waterfront Bus Station
15 Sep 2011
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Paul Harriott voted against |
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Election of Mayor: Opposition Candidate
25 May 2011
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Council: Protect Sure Start Centres
13 Jan 2011
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Paul Harriott voted against |
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Council: Protect Sure Start Centres (Amendment)
13 Jan 2011
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Paul Harriott voted against |
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Council: Call on Cllr Brice to Resign
25 Nov 2010
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Public Spending Reductions
29 Jul 2010
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Paul Harriott voted against |
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Council: Introduce Free Bus Travel for Under-18s (Amendment)
14 Jan 2010
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Council: Keep St John's School Open
12 Nov 2009
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Council: Keep Ridge Meadow School Open
12 Nov 2009
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Council: Remove Charge for Companion Pass (Amendment)
12 Nov 2009
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Paul Harriott voted against |
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Various Property Disposals
30 Jul 2009
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Paul Harriott was absent from the vote |
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Council: Stop School Closure Consultation
18 Jun 2009
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Development of Queens Court
5 Mar 2009
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Selection of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
5 Mar 2009
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Paul Harriott voted against |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2009/2010
26 Feb 2009
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Paul Harriott voted against |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2009/2010 (Amendment)
26 Feb 2009
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Government: Re-open Sub Post Offices in Medway
15 Jan 2009
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Paul Harriott voted against |
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Additions to the Capital Programme and Revenue Budget (Amendment)
15 Jan 2009
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Council: Call on Portfolio Holder to Resign
31 Jul 2008
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Council: Increase Number of Votes Recorded (Amendment)
31 Jul 2008
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Paul Harriott voted against |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2007/2008
1 Mar 2007
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Paul Harriott voted against |
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Local Development Framework: Submission Stage Development Plan (Amendment)
15 Jun 2006
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Council: Stop School Closures and Develop Medway-wide School Strategy
8 Dec 2005
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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MPs: Oppose Proposals to Remove Right of Appeal of Overseas Students
3 Nov 2005
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Paul Harriott voted against |
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Council: Make Arrangements to Enable Registration of Civil Partnerships
3 Nov 2005
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Declare Land at Compass Close Surplus
4 Nov 2004
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Paul Harriott voted against |
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Declare Land at Compass Close Surplus (Amendment)
4 Nov 2004
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Council: Reverse Decision to Declare Land at Compass Close Surplus
16 Sep 2004
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Council: Oppose University Top-up Fees
15 Jan 2004
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Paul Harriott voted against |
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Proposed Bill: Enforcement Issues
15 Jan 2004
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Council: Consult on Sales of Open Land Space
4 Dec 2003
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Proposed Bill: Enforcement Issues
6 Nov 2003
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Declare Land at Compass Close and The Tideway Surplus
23 Oct 2003
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Paul Harriott voted against |
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Declare Land at Compass Close and The Tideway Surplus (Amendment)
23 Oct 2003
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Declare Land at Former Priestfields' Nursery Surplus
11 Sep 2003
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Paul Harriott voted against |
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Medway Local Plan (Amendment)
25 Sep 2002
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Council: Investigate Alleged Attempt to Limit Free Speech Against Trade Union
30 May 2002
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Increase Secondary School Places in Walderslade
13 May 2002
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Cabinet Decision Contrary to Budget and Policy Framework
5 Dec 2001
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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Reconsider Forecast Overspend in Compliance with Budget and Policy Framework
5 Dec 2001
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Paul Harriott voted in favour |
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
Paul has stood in the following elections:
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Twydall
5 May 2011
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Paul Edward James Harriott
Labour
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1,882 |
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Twydall
3 May 2007
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Paul Harriott
Labour
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1,724 |
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Twydall
1 May 2003
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Paul Edward James Harriott
Labour
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1,480 |
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Twydall
4 May 2000
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Paul Edward James Harriott
Labour
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633 |
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Twydall
1 May 1997
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Paul Edward James Harriott
Labour
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1,569 |
Gillingham Borough Council
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Twydall
4 May 1995
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P. Harriott
Labour
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1,176 |
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Twydall
2 May 1991
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P. Harriott
Labour
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1,016 |
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Twydall
7 May 1987
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P. Harriott
Labour
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979 |
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Twydall
5 May 1983
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P. Harriott
Labour
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1,041 |
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Twydall
3 May 1979
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P. Harriott
Labour
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1,685 |
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East
6 May 1976
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P. Harriott
Labour
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1,604 |
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East
7 June 1973
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P. Harriott
Labour
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1,665 |
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Gillingham No 3
12 April 1973
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P. Harriott
Labour
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855 |
A green bar on the right hand side of the result indicates that Paul Harriott was elected, while a red bar indicates they were not elected. Click on a card to see the full results for that election.
