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Stephen Hubbard is an independent councillor for Strood North & Frindsbury ward, although he was originally elected as a Labour and Co-operative party candidate and joined the independent group in February 2024. He also represented the ward as a Labour and Co-operative councillor between May 2023 and February 2024.
In addition to Strood North & Frindsbury, Stephen represented Strood North ward as a Labour and Co-operative councillor between May 2019 and May 2023, and as a Labour councillor between May 2007 and May 2015, Frindsbury ward as a Labour councillor between April 1998 and May 2003, and Frindsbury ward on Rochester-upon-Medway city council as a Labour councillor between May 1991 and March 1998.
Stephen has stood in eight elections to Medway council and two elections to Rochester-upon-Medway city council, and has been elected on eight occasions.
Political Career
Stephen has served in the following posts:
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Strood North & Frindsbury
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Independent
27 Feb 2024 -
Suspended from the Labour and Co-operative group |
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Labour and Co-operative 4 May 2023 - 27 Feb 2024 |
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Strood North
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Labour and Co-operative
2 May 2019 - 4 May 2023 |
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3 May 2007 - 7 May 2015 |
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Frindsbury
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Labour
1 Apr 1998 - 1 May 2003 |
Rochester-upon-Medway City Council
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Frindsbury
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Labour
2 May 1991 - 31 Mar 1998 |
Only periods where Stephen Hubbard 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
Stephen 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.
Stephen's attendance record for full council meetings is as follows:
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2023 to 2027
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80.0%
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Present
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4 |
Absent
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1 |
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2019 to 2023 *
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80.0%
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Present
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20 |
Absent
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5 |
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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 Stephen Hubbard'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. Stephen Hubbard'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.
Stephen's attendance record for these committee meetings is as follows:
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2023 to 2027
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Present
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21 |
Absent
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0 |
Substitute
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0 |
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2019 to 2023 *
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Present
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62 |
Absent
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15 |
Substitute
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1 |
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2011 to 2015
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Present
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73 |
Absent
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7 |
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 Stephen Hubbard'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. Stephen Hubbard'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 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 Stephen received each year in allowances and expenses was:
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2022/2023
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£16,606.00
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Basic allowance
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£10,952.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£5,477.00 |
Travel and subsistence
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£177.00 |
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2021/2022
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£12,596.00
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Basic allowance
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£10,733.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£1,819.00 |
Travel and subsistence
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£44.00 |
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2020/2021
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£10,601.00
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Basic allowance
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£10,585.00 |
Travel and subsistence
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£16.00 |
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2019/2020
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£9,524.00
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Basic allowance
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£9,353.00 |
Travel and subsistence
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£171.00 |
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2015/2016
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£1,013.00
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Basic allowance
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£992.00 |
Travel and subsistence
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£21.00 |
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2014/2015
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£8,873.24
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Basic allowance
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£8,730.84 |
Travel and subsistence
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£142.40 |
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2013/2014
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£8,863.24
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Basic allowance
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£8,730.84 |
Travel and subsistence
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£132.40 |
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2012/2013
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£8,894.97
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Basic allowance
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£8,755.37 |
Travel and subsistence
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£139.60 |
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2011/2012
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£9,150.40
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
Travel and subsistence
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£125.20 |
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2010/2011
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£9,221.60
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
Travel and subsistence
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£196.40 |
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2009/2010
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£9,155.60
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
Travel and subsistence
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£130.40 |
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2008/2009
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£9,055.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,935.80 |
Travel and subsistence
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£119.20 |
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2007/2008
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£8,046.99
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Basic allowance
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£7,901.79 |
Travel and subsistence
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£145.20 |
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Total
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£121,601.04
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Basic allowance
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£112,745.24 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£7,296.00 |
Travel and subsistence
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£1,559.80 |
Allowances information is only available from 2005 onwards. Click on a year to see how Stephen Hubbard'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 Stephen are as follows:
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Government: Restore Universal Credit Payments
7 Oct 2021
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Government: Protect the Right of Communities to Object to Planning Applications
22 Jul 2021
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Public Questions: Suspend Time Limit
22 Apr 2021
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Stephen Hubbard was absent from the vote |
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Council: Oppose Lorry Park Legislation
8 Oct 2020
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Stephen Hubbard was absent from the vote |
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Council: Campaign for Hoo Peninsula to Become Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
8 Oct 2020
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Stephen Hubbard was absent from the vote |
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Council: Convene a Cross Party Working Group to Review Memorials, Historic Markers and Monuments (Amendment)
16 Jul 2020
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2020/21
20 Feb 2020
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Stephen Hubbard voted against |
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Council: Remove Mixed Use Designation for Chatham Docks in the Local Plan
23 Jan 2020
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Proposed Changes to the Rules for the Nomination of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
18 Jul 2019
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Scrutiny Task Groups: Substitute Members
24 Jul 2014
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Rochester Airport: Masterplan
23 Jan 2014
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Stephen Hubbard voted against |
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Rochester Airport: Masterplan (Adjournment)
23 Jan 2014
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Public Questions: Suspend Time Limit
23 Jan 2014
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Rochester Airport: Capital Programme
25 Jul 2013
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Stephen Hubbard voted against |
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Rochester Airport: Capital Programme (Deferment Amendment)
25 Jul 2013
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Council Plan 2012/2013
23 Feb 2012
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Stephen Hubbard voted against |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2012/2013
23 Feb 2012
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Stephen Hubbard voted against |
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Airport Proposals in Medway and Kent: Opposition
12 Jan 2012
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Airport Proposals in Medway and Kent: Opposition (Amendment)
12 Jan 2012
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Chatham Waterfront Bus Station: Capital Programme
15 Sep 2011
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Stephen Hubbard voted against |
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Exclusion of Press and Public: Chatham Waterfront Bus Station
15 Sep 2011
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Stephen Hubbard voted against |
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Election of Mayor: Opposition Candidate
25 May 2011
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Council: Protect Sure Start Centres
13 Jan 2011
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Stephen Hubbard voted against |
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Council: Protect Sure Start Centres (Amendment)
13 Jan 2011
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Stephen Hubbard voted against |
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Council: Call on Cllr Brice to Resign
25 Nov 2010
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Public Spending Reductions
29 Jul 2010
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Stephen Hubbard voted against |
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Council: Introduce Free Bus Travel for Under-18s (Amendment)
14 Jan 2010
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Council: Keep St John's School Open
12 Nov 2009
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Stephen Hubbard was absent from the vote |
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Council: Keep Ridge Meadow School Open
12 Nov 2009
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Stephen Hubbard was absent from the vote |
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Council: Remove Charge for Companion Pass (Amendment)
12 Nov 2009
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Stephen Hubbard voted against |
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Various Property Disposals
30 Jul 2009
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Stephen Hubbard voted against |
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Council: Stop School Closure Consultation
18 Jun 2009
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Development of Queens Court
5 Mar 2009
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Selection of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
5 Mar 2009
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Stephen Hubbard voted against |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2009/2010
26 Feb 2009
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Stephen Hubbard voted against |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2009/2010 (Amendment)
26 Feb 2009
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Government: Re-open Sub Post Offices in Medway
15 Jan 2009
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Stephen Hubbard was absent from the vote |
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Additions to the Capital Programme and Revenue Budget (Amendment)
15 Jan 2009
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Council: Call on Portfolio Holder to Resign
31 Jul 2008
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Council: Increase Number of Votes Recorded (Amendment)
31 Jul 2008
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Stephen Hubbard voted against |
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Medway Local Plan (Amendment)
25 Sep 2002
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Stephen Hubbard 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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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Increase Secondary School Places in Walderslade
13 May 2002
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Cabinet Decision Contrary to Budget and Policy Framework
5 Dec 2001
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Stephen Hubbard voted in favour |
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Reconsider Forecast Overspend in Compliance with Budget and Policy Framework
5 Dec 2001
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Stephen Hubbard 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
Stephen has stood in the following elections:
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Strood North & Frindsbury
4 May 2023
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Stephen Alan Hubbard
Labour and Co-operative
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1,758 |
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Strood North
2 May 2019
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Stephen Alan Hubbard
Labour
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1,313 |
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Strood North
7 May 2015
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Stephen Alan Hubbard
Labour
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1,841 |
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Strood North
5 May 2011
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Stephen Hubbard
Labour
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1,764 |
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Strood North
3 May 2007
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Stephen Alan Hubbard
Labour
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1,609 |
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Strood North
1 May 2003
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Stephen Alan Hubbard
Labour
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1,444 |
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Frindsbury
4 May 2000
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Stephen Alan Hubbard
Labour
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678 |
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Frindsbury
1 May 1997
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Stephen Alan Hubbard
Labour
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1,689 |
Rochester-upon-Medway City Council
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Frindsbury
4 May 1995
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S. Hubbard
Labour
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1,442 |
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Frindsbury
2 May 1991
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S. Hubbard
Labour
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1,199 |
A green bar on the right hand side of the result indicates that Stephen Hubbard was elected, while a red bar indicates they were not elected. Click on a card to see the full results for that election.