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Official page for Reform UK Rochester & Strood. We stand for lower taxes, controlled immigration, energy security & real change.

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24/10/2026

👏 Standing up for residents and demanding answers

Reform UK Rochester & Strood would like to thank Cllr William Burvill for his hard work on behalf of residents affected by the Lidl roadworks at the Cuxton Road roundabout.

William listened to residents, raised their concerns with Medway Council and pressed for clearer information and improvements to traffic management.

The works are now complete, but he is continuing to seek answers about why the disruption was so severe and whether more could have been done to reduce it.

Residents deserve councillors who listen, act and follow things through. Thank you, William, and everyone who came forward to share their experiences.

📰 Read the KentOnline article below for residents’ concerns and the council’s response.

Residents and businesses say they were given no notice about the works...

15/10/2026

All three Medway Labour MPs voted against a motion opposing asylum accommodation plans near Piddington, which also called for Britain to leave the ECHR.

If similar plans came to Medway, would they challenge their Government?

Residents deserve a clear answer.

Reform UK Chatham & Aylesford Branch
Reform UK Gillingham and Rainham Branch

08/10/2026

Anyone else reading this and thinking: is this really the government’s answer to helping people with fuel costs?

Does he expect everyone to jump up and high-five him?

And if people drive further to find cheaper petrol, they could burn through the saving getting there! 😂

A price comparison might be useful, but people need meaningful action to make fuel affordable. What a weak response.

29/09/2026

The Home Secretary talks about fairness and generosity. But what does fairness mean to families in Rochester and Strood waiting for social housing, NHS appointments or support for their children?

Britain is a generous country, and that generosity should never be taken for granted. The Government must set clear rules, be honest about the pressure on public services and put the needs of residents first.

Fairness starts at home.

Reform UK Rochester & Strood

Cllr William Burvill

28/09/2026

Labour has reopened the UK Resettlement Scheme. Reform UK Rochester & Strood opposes this decision.

The Home Office says around one in four referrals are expected to be Afghan women and girls or Palestinian refugees. But it has given no figure for the annual cap, no cost and no assessment of the impact on local housing and services.

Families here already face long waits for housing and NHS care. Labour needs to put residents first and answer three basic questions: How many people? Where will they be housed? Who will pay?

The announcement does not say whether anyone will be placed in Rochester or Strood. We will press for answers if local councils are asked to take part.

VOTE REFORM UK

28/09/2026

REFORM UK MEDWAY COUNCILLORS PUSH FOR FULL LGR COSTS

Following questions raised by Reform UK councillors, Medway Council has advised that the Labour Leader’s explanation at Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting is its response on the cost of preparing for Local Government Reorganisation.

We now know:

• Up to £7 million was earmarked but this does not mean it was all spent.

• Medway’s planned £1 million contribution to the Kent wide programme had not been paid when LGR was paused.

• Central government had covered the programme office costs so far.

However, the council acknowledges expenditure on an original strategic partner, specialist advice and external support without disclosing the actual figures.

Reform UK’s Medway councillors are continuing to push for a full breakdown of what was spent, what remains committed and how much can now be redirected to essential local services.

If there is nothing to hide, publish the recorded payments and commitments.

Reform UK Rochester & Strood Branch fully supports our council group’s efforts to secure transparency and accountability for Medway taxpayers.

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