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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Great to jump onboard the Pellew currently moored at Historic Dockyard. It is one of two ships taking part in the Turn to Starboard Full Circle challenge in partnership with Invictus Games 22 stops 70 veterans You can track the stops here pro.yb.tl/full-circle/ #ProudToBeMedway

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Ed Jennings @edjennings.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Cllr Finch (Ref) says his amendment is "not ideological." Cllr Maple (Lab) asks how that is the case when, out of 2,400 Medway Council employees, Reform is proposing to sack only the climate change officers. Vote on the amendment: For - Reform Against - Labour, Con, IndGrp Amendment loses 51-2

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Cooperative Councils’ Innovation Network @coopcouncils.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Opening Day 2 of Labour Local Government Conference is Leader of Medway Council @vincemaple.bsky.social - our newest full member of CCIN. It's great to see CCIN members leading the way in local government and pushing Cooperative values to the forefront of political discussion.

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Cooperative Councils’ Innovation Network @coopcouncils.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Our panel was chaired by @paulcassidy.bsky.social (Our Vice Chair) Council), and featured @jimrobbins.bsky.social (CCIN Chair and Leader of @swindoncouncil.bsky.social), @vincemaple.bsky.social (Leader of @medwaycouncil.bsky.social ) and Elizabeth Dennis (North Herts Council)

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Great to be at the International Dance Festival at Medway Park with over 10,000 participants but tonight we are cheering on one special dancer Go Balvinder! She is flying the Medway Flag on Strictly Come Dancing along with partner Julian #KeepDancing #ProudToBeMedway #Strictly

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Fantastic to be here at the Kent Charity Awards hosted by Sangeeta Bhabra at the Corn Exchange. Great to start with a special recognition award for the Tony Hudgell Foundation #ProudToBeMedway #KCA25

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Stuart Bourne 🌱🪴 @stuartbourne.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

And I’m not the only one. just to let you know @vincemaple.bsky.social, it’s completely packed here with the carparks beyond capacity.

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Was great to say hello again the Nao Victoria which is back in Medway this weekend. Thanks to Chatham Maritime Trust for organising the visit. Get along there if you get the chance! #ProudToBeMedway

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Here at Medway Council we will be pausing for three minutes at 3pm to stand in solidarity with Southport and the friends and families of Bebe, Elsie and Alice. #NeverForget

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

90 minutes for it to come home again!!! Come On England

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Incredible turnout to celebrate the life of Sharon Davis - standing room only and many of us outside too! What was very clear was the huge positive impact Sharon had on so many people. My love and solidarity with everyone

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

What a sensational afternoon at the Grain Carnival & Fete with lots of activities & entertainment. Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen especially dedicated volunteers on the fete committee. Great to see UKSPF funding again being used in a positive way. #ProudToBeMedway

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Today is the last day of Medway Open Studio. Was great to get along with Nina to both Sun Pier House and the Hazelnut Press So many talented individuals across Medway #ProudToBeMedway

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

What an amazing night at the Medway Mile! Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen and all those who participated too. Special shout for the mascots who would have been very very warm!!! Don’t forget Grain Carnival today & Sunday we have #LoveGillingham #ProudToBeMedway

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Exactly one year ago right now I was on KMTV with the Medway Conservative Leader We didn’t know what would be the outcome but the exit poll gave us a good idea! Proud of the great work Tris, Naushabah & Lauren have done in the past year #ProudToBeMedway

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

What an amazing day for the brilliant Medway #ArmedForcesDay A great community day with around 10,000 throughout the day. An opportunity to say thank you to veterans, serving personnel, uniformed youth groups and military charities. #ProudToBeMedway

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Thanks to everyone who made the 11th Kent and Medway Civilian-Military Covenant Conference a success. Special thanks to Canon Peter Bruinvels for his unstoppable energy and dedication. As I often say the armed forces are in the DNA of Medway and long may that continue.

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

If you 1 - Love Medway 2 - Want to support local creatives You can through the Medwayish Patreon I’ve signed up today and I hope you do too #ProudToBeMedway #ProudToBeMedwayish patreon.com/Medwayish

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Thanks to all hard working officers who came along to the Central Theatre for Our Medway Live - pleased to share update along with Richard Hicks & take your questions. I kinda quoted Brian Wilson today, as Council Leader God Only Knows where I’d be without you delivering every day. #ProudToBeMedway

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Pleasure to chair today’s get-together of Council Leaders, Chief Execs and MPs from across the region of Kent. Good discussions on a wide range of issues inc Local Gov Reorganisation, International Trains, Bus Services, Temp Accommodation & more. Thanks to all who attended and those who organised.

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

An honour to officially open the memorial garden at All Saints Community Project. Thanks to Mike for his outstanding work, to Pauline-Asda’s Chatham Champion for supporting & to all those who made it happen. Remembering Helen, Jill & all who have made a difference. #ProudToBeMedway

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

@adamdkharrison.bsky.social Good to see you yesterday, hope Celine was entertaining!!!

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

June is Pride Month and we will by flying the Pride Flag at Gun Wharf throughout the month - we will also be flying the Windrush & Armed Forces Day Flags in June alongside the Union Flag Be under no doubt, under this administration, Medway is truly for everyone. #ProudToBeMedway

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Real privilege to speak at the proclamation of the North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve. Fantastic the 600+ acres of Ranscombe Farm is part of this special place. Huge thanks to everyone who has made this happen in a collaborative way. www.medway.gov.uk/news/article...

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

A very informative members briefing this evening on the key issue of Prevent If you are concerned about extremism or radicalisation please check out the Medway Council Prevent page which has advice and guidance on next steps. www.medway.gov.uk/info/200139/... #ProudToBeMedway

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Pleased to say free tickets are now available for Armed Forces Day Please share the link widely. Huge thanks to teams at Medway Council and Historic Dockyard Chatham for their great One Medway approach in making this possible. thedockyard.co.uk/events/armed... #ProudToBeMedway

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Armed Forces Day

The Historic Dockyard Chatham is proud to host Armed Forces Day, a tribute to the brave men and women who serve their country.

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Absolutely awesome The UWCL Trophy is coming to North London Outstanding performance by every single player! #NorthLondonForever

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Thanks to the seven different people who have tagged me, DMed me, WhatsApped me about…….. the new Vimto Ripple Ice Cream I’m hoping to get hold of some over the weekend!

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Seeing the positive feedback on approach at the Council of Nations & Regions shows why it’s so critically important that Medway & Kent get a seat there as soon as practically possible - we need Local Government Reorganisation to be quickly followed by Devolution for our region.

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Huge thanks for everyone who came along to Child-Friendly Medway City Hall, brilliant Q & A from Medway young people. Thanks to Historic Dockyard Chatham for hosting & sharing Brick Wrecks and big congratulations to Amelia who named one of our recycling trucks “Optimus Grime”! #ProudToBeMedway

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Pleased to pop into charity football match for www.legend-on-the-bench.co.uk which was hosted by Chatham Town FC Congratulations to all those who played and donated #ProudToBeMedway

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Local Authority @localauthority.news · 12/05/2025

For our big weekend interview, we sat down with Medway Council Leader @vincemaple.bsky.social as he reaches the halfway point of his term in office. We talk about what powers he actually has to get things done, the future leadership of Labour in north Kent, getting a Local Plan done, and lots more.

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“I'll stand on my track record of decades of service”

What Steven asked Cllr Vince Maple, Leader of Medway Council at the halfway point of his Labour administration.

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Another awesome day at Sweeps - so many people enjoying the great music and dancing, food and drink and so much more. Don’t forget the final day including the fantastic parade - bank holiday Monday in Rochester #ProudToBeMedway

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Two years ago right now the polling stations closed and the rest was history! It’s been an amazing couple of years and we are working hard every single day #ProudToBeMedway

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

An outstanding first day at Sweeps festival - sun, music, dancing, great food & drink + much more. Great to pop to Control HQ to say thanks to everyone behind the scenes keeping the festival safe. Don’t forget to pop to Eastgate House to find out your gnome name too! #ProudToBeMedway

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

A real privilege to cut the ribbon at the official opening of the new Limehouse Landing and join passengers on the maiden voyage! Really enjoyable both for those who call Medway their home or those who are visiting. Book now fareharbor.com/embeds/book/... #ProudToBeMedway

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Statement following today’s KCC results

Reform UK in Kent have now crossed the line from a party of protest to a party of governing. With that comes serious responsibility. They’ll quickly find that fixing deeply complex issues like adult social care and special educational needs takes more than soundbites, slogans, or blame games.

After 14 years of Conservative austerity that hollowed out local government, there are no easy efficiencies left to find — only hard choices. The public will be watching to see if they are up to the job.

I thank the outgoing KCC leader Roger Gough for the positive, constructive approach on Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation.

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Statement following today’s KCC results

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Humbling to have been elected unanimously for the 13th year as Medway Labour & Co-op Group Leader - grateful for support from a brilliant team of colleagues who are working hard for Medway every single day. #ProudToBeMedway 1/2

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

A real privilege to give the opening remarks as we today start on our collective journey to deliver a Medway Marmot Place tackling health inequalities. Thanks to Michael Marmot for his support and outstanding keynote speech this morning #ProudToBeMedway

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Good to chat this morning to Cristo on BBC Kent on important issue of Section 106 agreements and in particular use of S106 contributions. Remember there is a regular transparent report taken to Medway Council planning committee on the issue democracy.medway.gov.uk/mgconvert2pd...

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Great to join panel for Local Authority Medway Question Time at Mid Kent College Glassbox theatre Thanks to all those who submitted questions, to fellow panellists Dalia Halpern- Matthews, George Perfect & Richard Morsley and to Ed and Steven for organising #ProudToBeMedway

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Don't forget Tuesday 10-1 at All Saints Church - the latest Welcome to Medway event. Lots of great free activities and more than 30 stands with lots of helpful advice and guidance for Medway residents #ProudToBeMedway www.medwayfamilyhub.co.uk?fbclid=IwZXh...

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Medway Family Hub

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Fantastic to have the Poet Laureate Simon Armitage at Rainham Poetry Festival including world premiere of pieces from new book Dwell Congratulations to team who have organised today and well done to the sixth formers who entered the festival poetry competition. #ProudToBeMedway

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

This Saturday the Poet Laureate is coming to Medway as part of the Rainham Poetry Festival A few tickets left so book now! www.rainhampoetry.org #ProudToBeMedway

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Rainham Poetry Festival | poetry festival | Rainham, UK

The home of the Rainham Poetry Festival. Visit us to see the latest event details and previous festivals.

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Vince Maple @vincemaple.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

A real privilege to visit Oliver Fisher Neonatal Unit team at Medway Hospital. Thanks to the staff with their unlimited compassion. For their 40th Anniversary the The Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust has launched its ICe Cream Campaign www.oliverfishertrust.co.uk/ic-ecream #ProudToBeMedway

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Ice Cream for IC ward | Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust

The homepage for the IC-e Cream campaign, aiming to raise £250,000 for the refurbishment of the Intensive Care ward within OFNU

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Ed Jennings @edjennings.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

One of the fun perks of publishing @localauthority.news is doing things like this. Since we launched, we've held seven live events that have been attended by over 1,000 people. Next up is Medway Question time a week from now. Join us!

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