THE KENT POLITICS PODCAST
Episode 52 – Three Dodgy Dealers, One Dodgy Copper and a City for Medway, featuring Sir Paul Carter
On this week’s episode:
Episode Highlights:
- Empowering Entrepreneurs: The host discusses the importance of supporting entrepreneurs to boost the economy.
- Local Government Insights: Dive into Medway’s bid for city status, police misconduct hearings, and a car mileage fraud case in Kent.
- Lower Thames Crossing Update: Learn about recent government backing and its implications on local congestion.
Key Segments:
Medway City Status Bid
- Medway Council seeks city status as a last chance before potential council abolition.
- Mixed reactions from locals; concerns over erasing town identities.
Police Misconduct Hearing
- Detective Sergeant Gary Stamp dismissed for gross misconduct after allegations of sexual assault.
Car Mileage Fraud Conviction
- Three men convicted for reducing car mileage by millions to inflate resale value. Suspended sentences issued.
Lower Thames Crossing Development
- Chancellor Rachel Reeves supports privately financed £9 billion project to alleviate Dartford traffic issues.
Special Feature: Westminster Watch
Explore major political developments affecting both local and national landscapes with our regular feature “Westminster Watch.”
Interview with Sir Paul Carter:
Discusses impending changes in local government structure, including potential mayoral elections and unitarisation of councils. Offers insights into his leadership experience at Kent County Council.
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