EP135: Kent on Alert, New Council Homes & Dyer’s Water Campaign

The Kent Politics Podcast

Friday, 25 September 2026 - 25 minutes

Kent Politics Podcast Show Notes

Episode Highlights

New Council Homes in Medway: Explore the opening of 81 new council homes across Gillingham and Twiddle, aiming to reduce social rent waiting times. Discover how these developments honour local political figures like Paul Harriot.
Housing Targets Across Kent: Dive into the performance of various councils under increased housing targets set by the government. Learn about successes and challenges faced by districts such as Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Dartford, and Dover.
Water Pollution Concerns: MP Tony Vaughan discusses water pollution issues affecting beaches in Folkestone Hythe and Romney Marsh. Hear about his Clean Our Beaches campaign and recent public protests led by celebrities like Danny Dyer for public ownership of water.

Special Segment

Interview with Henry Bolton on Security Threats:

Join Nikki White as she interviews international security expert Henry Bolton on potential threats from Russia. Discusses airspace violations, cyber-attacks, and military activity that may impact national security.

Key Points:

Increased Russian hybrid warfare tactics.
The importance of securing critical infrastructure in places like Kent.
Potential geopolitical consequences if tensions escalate further.

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