Kent Politics Podcast

Dive into the heart of Kent’s political landscape in this week’s episode of the Kent Politics Podcast! From heated debates over NHS funding to groundbreaking housing developments, we cover it all. Join Nikki, Dan, Robert & Matt as they unpack Medway Council’s response to winter fuel allowance cuts, explore the future of Otterpool Park, and highlight local MPs’ efforts during Small Business Saturday. Plus don’t miss this week’s special guest Dr Julian Spinks.

Discover the dynamic world of Kent politics in this week’s episode! From Medway Council’s housing achievements to controversial countryside developments, we unravel the intricate web of local and national political landscapes. Join host Simon Finlay and the team as they delve into pressing issues like social housing standards, planning controversies in High Weald, and potential reforms that could reshape Kent’s governance. Stay tuned to listen to this week’s Special Guest Cllr Thomas Mallon

Dive into the dynamic world of Kent politics with this week’s episode!

Join Simon and the team as they unravel the latest political developments affecting Kent, from local government upheavals to national policy debates. This week, explore the contentious school street initiative in Medway and discover why some beaches are making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Get insights into Reform UK’s surprising electoral victories and what it means for future elections, plus keep listening and check out this week’s interview with Special Guest Kelly Tolhurst.

Dive into Kent’s political landscape with our latest episode of the Kent Politics Podcast. This week, Simon and the team explore local government intricacies and national policy impacts, featuring a retrospective on the dramatic Rochester by-election and insights into Kent’s largest proposed solar farm. Keep listening for an interview with this week’s special guest Labour MP Polly Billington.

Dive into the dynamic world of Kent politics with this week’s episode of the Kent Politics Podcast! Join local democracy reporter Simon Finlay and the team as they tackle pressing issues like Medway’s financial challenges, a contentious housing development in Swale, and the impact of inheritance tax on farmers. Plus, hear from Liberal Democrat veteran Peter Carroll about his political journey and insights into effective campaigning.

Join Simon and the team in this week’s episode as they unravel the intricacies of local government, from Medway’s education shakeup to a police misconduct scandal and the soaring costs of special needs education. They spotlight Westminster’s latest developments, including Kemi Badenoch’s debut at PMQs and her impact on the Tory leadership and Simon also speaks with this week’s special guest, Councillor Mark Hood.

Dive into the dynamic world of Kent politics with this week’s episode! Simon and the team explore local government decisions, dissect the first Labour budget in 15 years, and analyse its impact on Kent residents. They also discuss Medway’s controversial Chatham Docks redevelopment decision, Canterbury’s crackdown on stray shopping trolleys, and the chaos caused by bridge closures in Teston, plus, get insights from our special guest Sojan Joseph, Ashford’s new Labour MP.

In this week’s episode of the Kent Politics Podcast, we explore why a local healthcare trust’s rebranding is costing taxpayers a fortune, delve into council struggles to attract private investment for green projects, and uncover the pothole problem exacerbated by foreign lorry drivers. Plus, Simon speaks about potential political shifts with Conservative councillor Sean Holden as he prepares to step down.

In this episode of the Kent Politics Podcast, Simon and the team delve into both local and national political issues, offering insights from a Kent perspective. Discussions range from Brexit implications to local council financial strategies, as well as broader UK political dynamics.

Dive into the dynamic world of Kent politics with this week’s episode of the Kent Politics Podcast! Join Simon and the team as they explore Medway Council’s ongoing battle against childhood obesity, delve into political shifts with former Tory councillor David Wimble joining Reform UK, and analyse Labour’s first 100 days in power. Special guest Stanley Forecast shares insights on local elections and his aspirations for a parliamentary seat.