Episodes
In this episode of the Kent Politics Podcast, Simon and the team delve into a variety of pressing political topics, both at the local level in Kent and on the national stage. We cover Dover MP Natalie Elphicke's party defection, controversial traffic meas
In this weeks episode of the Kent Politics Podcast, Robert, Dan & Paul unpack the recent local elections and their implications for the political landscape. The discussion begins with an overview of how conservative voters have dispersed across various pa
In this episode of the Kent Politics podcast, we discuss London's office-focused development causing housing shortages and price hikes in Kent. We also cover Chatham Dock scheme approvals and the government's Rwanda migration policy. Host Simon Finlay is
In this podcast episode, we tackle the complexities of local planning and political challenges in and around. Discussions include the impact of housing developments in Dartford and Medway Council's budgetary constraints for road repairs. We also explore D
In this episode, Simon and the team discuss outdated voting systems and disparities in health outcomes and the impact of environment and lifestyle on health. High salaries of local officials are debated against financial challenges in government. Preparat
In this week's episode, the focus is on Kent's local politics and its impact on infrastructure. Discussions include Medway's pothole issues, Whitstable's town council rejection, and the competitive police commissioner election. Canterbury City Council lea
In this episode, we delve into Kent's critical issues: the cost of living crisis, service cuts like Citizens Advice in Medway, and housing asylum-seeking children in Sheppey. Faversham Creek bridge restoration woes and Conservative polling declines are al
In this episode of the Kent Politics Podcast, we discuss Maidstone's housing plan for 17,000 homes and the strain on infrastructure. We examine Medway and Swale's health initiative, Sittingbourne's traffic woes, and Kent's potential gridlock due to new tr
In this episode, Robert, Dan, Sam & Paul delve into the pressing need for the Low Thames Crossing and frustrations with planning delays. We cover local political issues including housing plans near Canterbury, a community dispute in Ellington, and Yvette
Welcome to the Kent Politics Podcast, a weekly podcast that delves into local and national political issues affecting Kent. Discussions this week include Medway Council's E. Coli response, Canterbury's housing plan, road regulation non-compliance, a forme
In the latest Kent Politics Podcast, Simon Finlay and the team discuss Medway Council's financial woes, Faversham's contentious solar project, and Kent's life expectancy disparities. Guest Vince Maple talks about his political journey and local challenges
Welcome to the latest episode of the Kent Politics Podcast, where we explore pressing issues in local and national politics from a Kent perspective. In this episode, our host Simon Finlay is joined by regular contributors Daniel Esson, Robert Boddy and Pa
In this week's episode of the Kent Politics Podcast, we dive into local government affairs across Kent County and Medway. We discuss the challenges faced by councils in setting budgets amidst financial pressures and explore how national political issues
In this episode of the Kent Politics Podcast, Dan Esson and his team discuss housing dilemmas, local council debt, and political retirements. We also dive into Medway Council's paused Innovation Park project due to a shift in office space needs post-COVI
In this week's Kent Politics Podcast, we discuss the neglect of water infrastructure in Kent and its impact on bathing water quality with Jim Martin. Also on this week's episode we discuss Medway Council's financial troubles, Dover District Council's bud
In Episode 2 of The Kent Politics Podcast, we discuss Medway Council's £42 million housing investment, debate on council systems in Folkestone, and the impact of proposed job cuts in KCC's children's services. We also explore political strategies for upco
Welcome to episode 1 of the Kent Politics Podcast with your host Simon Finlay. In this episode Simon delves into Kent County Council's financial woes, Library threats, and Chatham Docks development controversies. We discuss the diverse criminal networks