Chatham Election Address

8/4/2019 Chatham Election Address

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Newly decorated by volunteers from within the

Medway Community, THE NET located in

Silverweed Road, Walderslade is now

operational. A full time Youth Worker is

located on site and local Conservatives David

Brake and Adrian Gulvin, who have both been

behind this community project, are pleased

with the progress.

Local user groups including the MedwayYouth Service, Medway Police and MHS arepreparing to hold sessions. The communityhas asked for this facility and I am so pleasedthat it has come to fruition, said David. Adrian

added It will be available for our young peopleand those not so young in the area.A Management Committee with an

independent chairman, secretary and treasureris set to run THE NET and to look after thebuilding and ensure that community groups areinvolved and have a voice in its future.

Adrian Gulvin30 Glamis Close, Walderslade,

Chatham, Kent ME5 7QQ

Adrian Gulvin is very much the local man. Adrian is

married and lives with his wife Pat and their cat Molly. Hehas two daughters and four grandchildren.

Adrian has lived in the Walderslade area all his life. Hewas born and raised in Walderslade attending the localschools before he went off to Technical College in London.

He then went off to sea to follow his chosen career. He isnow a Chief Engineering Officer for P&O Ferries.For many years he was one of the councillors for

Walderslade when it was Rochester City Council. He wouldlove to pick up the baton and work again for the people of Walderslade.

His real local interests are planning and the environment. In his spare time he has studiedwith the Open University. Adrian also gained a Business Diploma at Kent University.

David BrakeSherwood House, 29 Robin Hood Lane,

Walderslade, Chatham, Kent ME5 9NS

David is married to Carmita and has three grown up

children. A Walderslade resident for over 30 years, Davidwas elected as the Conservative Ward Councillor in

2007, is aware of the needs of the community and hasworked hard to make a real difference.

Membership of the scout movement and experience as a

volunteer leader for over 40 years proved to be a goodgrounding for the Medway Council Children ServicesOverview and Scrutiny Committee. Serving as Chairman,David has worked on task groups to review issues such as

the provision for young people and healthy eating and living. He also served asChairman of the Health O&S Committee as well as membership of the Planning Committee andother key committees. His further contribution to the community comes by way of membershipof Rotary and his involvement in fundraising and voluntary work. David also serves as aJustice of the Peace and takes pride in family values.

THE NET SILVERWEED

ROAD, WEEDSWOOD A FACILITY FOR ALL

By the beginning of June 2011, children from Walderslade Primary School will

have moved into their new school building in Dargets Road. Conservative

candidates David Brake and Adrian Gulvin report that already the children

have been to visit the new building and the excitement grows as these young

people prepare themselves for the future.

The school is accredited with being one of the better schools in Medway and

they join the rest of the community when they say The children and families in

Walderslade deserve the very best when it comes to school buildings and their

education.

Money is well spent on this project which includes a community area for use

by Walderslade residents. Natural lighting has been a key factor in the design.

Children will not only enjoy the well laid out classrooms but also a very well

appointed assembly hall, dining facilities and a dedicated IT suite.

NEW SCHOOL FORWALDERSLADE OUR CHILDRENDESERVE THE BEST

YOUR CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATES FOR WALDERSLADE

Promoted by Allan Sullivan on behalf of Chatham and Aylesford Conservative Association all at 6-8 Revenge Road, Lordswood, Chatham, Kent. ME5 8UD.Printed by 4-Print, 138 Molesey Avenue, West Molesey, Surrey, KT8 2RY

If you would like to raise an issue of concern, or help our campaign, please contact us:

David Brake 01634 668649 [email protected]

Adrian Gulvin 01634 670853 [email protected]

CAMPAIGNING INWALDERSLADEAdrian Gulvin & David Brake have

been out on the doorsteps meeting

local residents for several weeks.

Adrian says I want to meet & talkwith as many people as possiblebefore the elections. As there aremore than 7,000 electors inWalderslade it has meant an earlystart was necessary.

Adrian & David have beenpleased to hear that most residentsthink that our Conservative Council isdoing a good job. Areas in whichresidents believe performance could

be improved have also been noted;these include repairs to potholes,

inconsiderate parking by parents outside some schools, poor bus services andthe clearing-up of litter & dumped rubbish.

Residents have also raised many issues which are national rather thanlocal these have been passed on to our MP, Tracey Crouch.

David and Adrian outside the new school

David and Adrian canvasinglocal residents for their views

Vote Conservative on 5 May

DAVID BRAKE & ADRIAN GULVIN Working hard for Walderslade


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In the last couple of years Matt

and Pat have been lobbying the

Cabinet Member (responsible for

Highways) to improve the

footpaths and roads in Princes

Park.

Many surfaces have beenrenewed throughout Princes Parkincluding the most visible work toeveryone on Princes Avenue.

There used to be aserious motorbikeproblem in and aroundthe pathways inPrinces Park.

Matt and Pat havetackled the problemhead on. Throughoutthe last four years theyhave been installingsets of anti-motorbikebarriers throughout thearea with the latest setonly being a few weeks

ago. If you know of afootpath that wouldbenefit from havingsuch barriers pleasecontact us.

Pat Gulvin30 Glamis Close, Walderslade,

Chatham, Kent ME5 7QQ

Pat moved to Walderslade when she married her

husband, Adrian, and they have lived very happily

here ever since. For the last 16 years they have

lived in Glamis Close. They have two daughters and

four fantastic grandchildren.

Pat has found it a great privilege to representPrinces Park over the last four years. Since beingelected she has strived to make the area a betterplace to live, with many successes.

As a local resident Pat cares passionately about this neighbourhood. She looksforward to the chance to continue working with local people as her and her wardcolleague strives to improve this community in the months and years ahead.

Matt Bright85 Highgrove Road, Walderslade,

Chatham, Kent ME5 7SF

Matt is 35, was born in Lordswood and has lived in

Medway his entire life.

He has been self-employed since the age of 22

firstly owning a small Transport Company for nine years

then qualifying as a surveyor. He is currently studying to

become a Chartered Surveyor.

Within the last four years he has been promoted toan Overview & Scrutiny Chairman within the Council;

and has been part of the Planning Committee since

2007. Since being elected as a local Councillor for Princes Park (with

his colleague) Matts greatest achievement has been delivering the pledges he made at

the 2007 election. He is just as enthusiastic now as he was four years ago and is keen

to continue to represent the residents of Princes Park.

Matt is a big Gills fan and attends home and away games when possible.

ANTI-MOTORCYCLEBARRIERS

Back in 2007 Matt Bright and Pat Gulvin pledged they would try and

deliver some youth facilities for the children of Princes Park.

It took three years to find a suitable site, secure the funding and get thenecessary planning permission but they did it! The Ball Park on Heron Banks isa truly fantastic asset to the local area and will be used for many years to come.

YOUR CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATES FOR PRINCES PARK



Matt Bright 01634 321265 [email protected]

Pat Gulvin 01634 670853 [email protected]

SUPPORTINGSURE STARTA few weeks

ago Matt and

Pat donated a

cheque to the

Sure Start

Centre in

Kingfisher

School.

The amountwas for 500and will helppurchasehighchairs andbooks. Alsopresented onthe same daywere a furthertwo cheques for 500 for the onsite allotment gardens and 736 for the newlibrary. They have been continuing to support the local schools in the area forthe last few years.

Presenting a cheque for500 to staff at Sure Start

Matt and Pat examine the new ball park

NEWROADSANDFOOT-PATHS

IF RE-ELECTED OUR PLEDGEI If Matt Bright and Pat Gulvin are re-elected they are pledging to make

road safety their main priority. They are looking to introduce road safetyschemes for Princes Avenue, Heron Way, Scotby Avenue and thesurrounding area around Maundene School. Speeding traffic andinconsiderate parking in the area needs to be tackled.

NEW BALL PARK

Examining the new pathon Princes Avenue


With the new anti-motorbikebarriers in Princes Park

MATT BRIGHT & PAT GULVIN Working hard for Princes Park


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SURE STARTCENTRES SECUREDFunding for Medways 19 Sure Start Children Centres has been

secured by your Conservative council.

The Cabinet member responsible for education Cllr Les Wicks has

reassured residents that although there have been some false

rumours that Sure Start is being cut, this valued service will be

retained in Medway.

This means that residents can still make use of the Wayfield

and All Saints centres safe in the knowledge that your local

Conservatives

continue to

support Sure

Start and the

service they

provide for

our young

people and

their families.

Your Conservative councillor Tashi Bhutia has

been directly involved with the clearance of

alleyways and rubbish

across the Ward and

particularly in Luton.

He and his colleagues

have met and spoken

with many people who

share our concerns.

Two more alleyways

have already been

earmarked for clearancein Luton. We will continue

to help improve the safety

and cleanliness of our

local environment over

the months to come.

GloriaOpara48 Kingfisher Drive, Chatham,

Kent ME5 7NY

As a schoolteacher and being

married with children, Gloria isfully aware of the pressures

facing schools and families,hence her passion for a family-

centred care and education.

To help improve after-school facilities for children in Lutonand Wayfield, last year Gloria ran a funded summer playscheme for over 30 children. Gloria is currently running asupplementary school, and is in the process of establishing acharity that is aimed at empowering women in the community.

If elected, Gloria will promote community cohesion whilesupporting schools, children and families in Luton andWayfield.

MikeFranklin99 Castle Road, Chatham,

Kent ME4 5HX

Mike has lived in Chatham for nearly18 years and has been a resident ofMedway his entire life. He is the sonof a Royal Naval family.

He is well aware of the manyissues affecting families throughout Luton &

Wayfield and is actively involved in the community. Mike is

currently the Chairman of the All Saints Residents Associationand works closely with the neighbourhood policing team andMedway Council.

Mike comments, As a long term resident, and having familyincluding grandchildren living nearby, it is in my interest alongwith others to actively help to change and improve ourcommunity where possible. I have worked hard for a long time inthe community and I will continue to do so.

RUBBISH ANDALLEYWAYS

Anti-social behaviour is still an issue in ourcommunity, but we will continue to workwith, and improve, on the good relationsalready established by Tashi and colleagueswith the Police, council, and local

Residents Associations to tackle this.We have been working closely with the

Neighbourhood Policing Team in the Wardand are pleased to assure you that actualPolice response is likely to be muchimproved following the proposedrestructuring. The issues arising from newlyarrived communities in the Luton area hasalso been discussed by the council, Policeand residents groups and Tashi with hiscolleagues have established ongoing dialogue and positive action toachieve less disruption to the established long term community.


WINTERSERVICESThis is just one of many salt bins Tashi has managed to have installed in

the area since he was

elected 18 months ago.

Many potholes in the

area have also been

repaired and more are

being done thanks to extra

funding by your

Conservative council. If

there were 3 Conservative

members all workingtogether just think how

much more work could be

done for the residents of

Luton & Wayfield.Tashi and Gloria withone of the new salt bins

TashiBhutia34 Maidstone Road, Chatham,

Kent ME4 6DG

Tashi Bhutia is a former member ofthe Brigade of Ghurkas and has livedwith his wife Vicky in Luton for 15years. He has three grown up childrenwho were born in All Saints Hospital

and then attended Luton Primary School.He is employed at BAE Systems Rochester as a Production

Technician Team Leader. The victory in the by-election inSeptember 2009 was one of his proudest moments and hethanks you all for your support. He feels ver y proud andprivileged to represent you. Since becoming your councillor hehas been working hard to tackle the many issues you haveraised both at various meetings and on the doorstep. With yourcontinued support in the for thcoming Local Election he promisesunreservedly to carry on working hard to deal with the varied andmany problems we still have in Luton and Wayfield.


Tashi Bhutia 07882 368919 [email protected]

Mike Franklin 01634 304495 [email protected]

Gloria Opara 07882 703354 [email protected]

YOUR CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATES FOR LUTON & WAYFIELD

TACKLINGANTI-SOCIALBEHAVIOUR

Tackling rubbish in the wardwill be a key aim of yourlocal Conservative team


TASHI BHUTIA, MIKE FRANKLIN & GLORIA OPARA Working hard for Luton & Wayfield


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When Alan and David heard that

Lordswood Football Club had no money

to buy a new generator, and with no

floodlights the club would have to

seriously curtail its activities on

match day, they swung into action and

donated a substantial

sum to the club.

The club now hasadequate generatorcapacity and it is

business as usual at thefootball club.

Alan and David have

been long standingsupporters of sports andplay in Lordswood andCapstone. They have

helped the football club;have ensured that funds

have been available to keepLordswood Leisure centre in business,and have ensured that new play areasand equipment have been provided at

Capstone Country Park and BallensRoad play area.

David Wildey627 Lordswood Lane, Lordswood,

Chatham, Kent ME5 8QY

David has lived in Lordswood for 27 years and is marriedto Denise and has two sons.

On the council he is the Portfolio Holder for ChildrensSocial Care and Families and David works hard to supportthe community, with regular ward surgeries on the firstSaturday of the month. Recently, David and Alan have hadnew motorcycle barriers installed as well as new litter andgrit bins in the ward. They have promoted the ball court andyouth club, supported the library and improved the playareas for younger children. When the Capstone play areas

was recently refurbished, they ensured it included disabled play equipment.The local church has been assisted to provide disabled ramps and railings and recently,

David and Alan part funded a generator to help Lordswood Football Club. As well as being acouncillor, David runs his own decorating contract business and he has also been a localschool governor for over 15 years.

Alan Jarrett43 Ballens Road, Lordswood,

Chatham, Kent ME5 8NT

Alan has been a councillor for Lordswood and Capstonesince 2003, and before boundary changes represented

North Dane Ward from 1997-2003.

He has been Deputy Leader of Medway Council since2000, and holds the Finance portfolio in MedwaysCabinet. He believes in low council tax, giving value formoney and providing the services residents need. Duringhis time as a councillor he has worked with Lordswoodresidents on a wide range of local issues, most recentlyhelping Lordswood Football Club, and campaigning for the

reopening of the caf at the Lordswood Healthy Living Centre.He lives in Ballens Road, Lordswood and has lived in Lordswood for over 20 years. He is

married to Denise and they have two sons. As well as being a councillor Alan runs his owndistribution company, and also works in business consultancy mainly with other councilsaround the country. He is an author, and has to date published 9 books.

LORDSWOOD FCALIVE AND KICKING

Alan and David have been at the

forefront of the long-running campaign

to save Capstone Valley from

development.When Labour introduced their Local

Development Framework planningprocess it allowed developers to bring

forward proposals to build over 9,000houses on one of the largest greenspaces in the eastern part of Medway.

Alan and David have worked for yearsraising petitions, hosting open-air eventsand lobbying within Medway Council toprevent this idea coming forward.

So far they have been successful, butremain constantly alert to any new threatthat may resurface.

YOUR CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATES FOR LORDSWOOD & CAPSTONE



Alan Jarrett 01634 684640 [email protected]

David Wildey 01634 863416 [email protected]

TACKLING PARKINGPROBLEMSFor years parking in the area of Luton Recreation Ground has caused

problems for the residents of Capstone Road and Carlton Crescent.

Alan and David have managed to secure substantial funding to enablea major extension to the car park. In addition there will be a hard pathwayfrom the car park tothe changing rooms.

This extra carparking will do muchto alleviate theproblemsencountered bylocal residents anddemonstrates whathard working localcouncillors canachieve for theircommunity.

Alan and David at Capstone Valley

SAVING CAPSTONEVALLEY

Handing over a cheque to LordswoodFC towards a new generator


Alan and David examine workon the new parking facilities

ALAN JARRETT & DAVID WILDEY Keeping Lordswood & Capstone Green and Healthy

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