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. Vince Maple's attendance record 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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10 |
Absent
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0 |
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2015 to 2019
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100.0%
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Present
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24 |
Absent
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0 |
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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 Vince Maple'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. Vince Maple'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. Vince Maple's attendance record for these committee meetings is as follows:
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2019 to 2023 *
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82.9%
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Present
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29 |
Absent
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6 |
Substitute
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2 |
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2015 to 2019
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89.3%
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Present
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75 |
Absent
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9 |
Substitute
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19 |
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2011 to 2015
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83.3%
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Present
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20 |
Absent
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4 |
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 Vince Maple'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. Vince Maple'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 Vince Maple received each year in allowances and expenses was:
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2019/2020
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£22,785.00
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Basic allowance
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£10,286.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£12,499.00 |
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2018/2019
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£21,242.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,987.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£12,255.00 |
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2017/2018
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£21,011.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,889.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£12,122.00 |
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2016/2017
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£20,886.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,836.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£12,050.00 |
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2015/2016
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£20,642.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,783.00 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£11,859.00 |
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2014/2015
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£20,636.76
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Basic allowance
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£8,730.84 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£11,905.92 |
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2013/2014
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£20,636.76
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Basic allowance
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£8,730.84 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£11,905.92 |
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2012/2013
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£20,300.26
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Basic allowance
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£8,755.37 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£11,544.89 |
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2011/2012
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£16,432.66
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£7,375.06 |
Travel and subsistence
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£32.40 |
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2010/2011
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£13,941.93
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£4,916.73 |
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2009/2010
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£9,025.20
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
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2008/2009
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£8,935.80
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Basic allowance
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£8,935.80 |
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2007/2008
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£7,901.79
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Basic allowance
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£7,901.79 |
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Total
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£224,377.16
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Basic allowance
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£115,911.24 |
Special responsibility allowance
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£108,433.52 |
Travel and subsistence
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£32.40 |
Allowances information is only available from 2005 onwards. Click on a year to see how Vince Maple'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 Vince Maple are as follows:
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Council: Oppose Lorry Park Legislation
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
8 Oct 2020 |
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Council: Campaign for Hoo Peninsula to Become Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
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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Vince Maple voted in favour |
16 Jul 2020 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2020/21
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Vince Maple voted against |
20 Feb 2020 |
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Council: Remove Mixed Use Designation for Chatham Docks in the Local Plan
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
23 Jan 2020 |
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Proposed Changes to the Rules for the Nomination of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
18 Jul 2019 |
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Council: Commit to Food Justice (Amendment)
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Vince Maple voted against |
25 Apr 2019 |
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Acquisition of Depot Site for the Waste Collection and Cleansing Service
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
25 Apr 2019 |
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Revenue and Capital Budgets 2019/2020
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Vince Maple voted against |
21 Feb 2019 |
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Revenue and Capital Budgets 2019/2020 (Labour Amendment)
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
21 Feb 2019 |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase (Exempt Amendment)
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Vince Maple was absent from the vote |
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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Vince Maple was absent from the vote |
21 Feb 2019 |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase (Amendment): Obtain Two Further Independent Valuations
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Vince Maple was absent from the vote |
21 Feb 2019 |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase Discussion: Suspend Time Limits
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
21 Feb 2019 |
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Council: Support the Co-operative Party's Charter Against Modern Slavery (Amendment)
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Vince Maple voted against |
24 Jan 2019 |
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Council: Scrap Bulky Waste Collection Charge and Tackle Fly-Tipping
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
19 Jul 2018 |
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Council: Complete SEN Review by End of July and Share Conclusions Publicly
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
19 Jul 2018 |
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The Council's Petition Scheme - E-petitions (Amendment)
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
26 Apr 2018 |
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Additions to the Revenue Budget and Capital Programme
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Vince Maple voted against |
26 Apr 2018 |
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Revenue and Capital Budgets 2018/2019
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Vince Maple voted against |
22 Feb 2018 |
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Council: Explore Options to Tackle Knife Crime (Amendment)
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Vince Maple voted against |
25 Jan 2018 |
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Community Governance Review - Proposed Establishment of Rochester Town Council (Amendment)
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
25 Jan 2018 |
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Establishment of Committees, Appointments and Schedule of Meetings 2017/2018 (Amendment)
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
27 Apr 2017 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets - 2017/2018
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Vince Maple voted against |
23 Feb 2017 |
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Council: Reduce Time to Trigger Severe Weather Emergency Protocol
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
26 Jan 2017 |
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Government: Reconsider Transition Arrangements for Women's Pensions
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
13 Oct 2016 |
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Council: Develop Support for Young Refugees
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
21 Jul 2016 |
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Council: Support the UK's Membership of the EU (Amendment)
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Vince Maple voted against |
28 Apr 2016 |
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Government: Reverse Planned Changes to Education (Amendment)
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Vince Maple voted against |
28 Apr 2016 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets - 2016/2017
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Vince Maple voted against |
25 Feb 2016 |
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Management of Public Health Budget Cuts
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Vince Maple voted against |
21 Jan 2016 |
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Questions at Cabinet Meetings: Add Provision
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
15 Oct 2015 |
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Questions at Council Meetings: Reduction of Provision
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Vince Maple voted against |
15 Oct 2015 |
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Government: Reconsider Public Health Budget Cuts
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Vince Maple was absent from the vote |
12 Aug 2015 |
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Scrutiny Task Groups: Substitute Members
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
24 Jul 2014 |
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Rochester Airport: Masterplan
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Vince Maple voted against |
23 Jan 2014 |
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Rochester Airport: Masterplan (Adjournment)
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
23 Jan 2014 |
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Public Questions: Suspend Time Limit
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
23 Jan 2014 |
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Rochester Airport: Capital Programme
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Vince Maple voted against |
25 Jul 2013 |
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Rochester Airport: Capital Programme (Deferment Amendment)
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
25 Jul 2013 |
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Council Plan 2012/2013
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Vince Maple voted against |
23 Feb 2012 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2012/2013
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Vince Maple voted against |
23 Feb 2012 |
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Airport Proposals in Medway and Kent: Opposition
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
12 Jan 2012 |
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Airport Proposals in Medway and Kent: Opposition (Amendment)
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
12 Jan 2012 |
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Chatham Waterfront Bus Station: Capital Programme
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Vince Maple voted against |
15 Sep 2011 |
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Exclusion of Press and Public: Chatham Waterfront Bus Station
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Vince Maple voted against |
15 Sep 2011 |
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Election of Mayor: Opposition Candidate
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
25 May 2011 |
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Council: Protect Sure Start Centres
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Vince Maple voted against |
13 Jan 2011 |
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Council: Protect Sure Start Centres (Amendment)
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Vince Maple voted against |
13 Jan 2011 |
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Council: Call on Cllr Brice to Resign
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
25 Nov 2010 |
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Public Spending Reductions
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Vince Maple voted against |
29 Jul 2010 |
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Council: Introduce Free Bus Travel for Under-18s (Amendment)
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
14 Jan 2010 |
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Council: Keep St John's School Open
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
12 Nov 2009 |
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Council: Keep Ridge Meadow School Open
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
12 Nov 2009 |
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Council: Remove Charge for Companion Pass (Amendment)
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Vince Maple voted against |
12 Nov 2009 |
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Various Property Disposals
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Vince Maple voted against |
30 Jul 2009 |
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Council: Stop School Closure Consultation
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
18 Jun 2009 |
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Development of Queens Court
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
5 Mar 2009 |
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Selection of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
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Vince Maple voted against |
5 Mar 2009 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2009/2010
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Vince Maple voted against |
26 Feb 2009 |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2009/2010 (Amendment)
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
26 Feb 2009 |
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Government: Re-open Sub Post Offices in Medway
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Vince Maple voted against |
15 Jan 2009 |
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Additions to the Capital Programme and Revenue Budget (Amendment)
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Vince Maple voted in favour |
15 Jan 2009 |
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Council: Call on Portfolio Holder to Resign
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Vince Maple was absent from the vote |
31 Jul 2008 |
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Council: Increase Number of Votes Recorded (Amendment)
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Vince Maple was absent from the vote |
31 Jul 2008 |
Recorded votes are only available from December 2001 onwards. Click on a vote to see the full details of the motion and how the other councillors voted.
Electoral History
Vince Maple has stood in the following elections:
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Chatham Central
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Vince Maple
(Lab)
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1,577 |
2 May 2019 |
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Chatham Central
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Vince Maple
(Lab)
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2,238 |
7 May 2015 |
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Chatham Central
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Vince Maple
(Lab)
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1,857 |
5 May 2011 |
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Chatham Central
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Vince Maple
(Lab)
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1,492 |
3 May 2007 |
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Chatham and Aylesford
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Vince Maple
(Lab)
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10,316 |
12 December 2019 |
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Chatham and Aylesford
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Vince Maple
(Lab)
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15,129 |
8 June 2017 |
A green bar on the right hand side of the result indicates that Vince Maple was elected, while a red bar indicates they were not elected. Click on a card to see the full results for that election.