1. Local government

We believe in the empowerment of communities with decision making at local levels. Thanks to Labour's actions the council tax has gone up by less than half the average increase in other areas of Kent County Council.


2. Local housing

Our objectives are to deliver new affordable housing and ensure that housing remains at a good standard. Maidstone borough council needs 962 units per year to deliver the shortfall in new affordable homes. There should be greater freedom for the council to improve housing and to play a role in new building projects


3. Community living

Our aim is for people to work together in communities to achieve more than they can alone. The Maidstone Mela demonstrating how communities can work together an initiative of our Labour councillor Morel D’Souza.


4. Health issues

We need easier access to Primary care services, and we support walk-in centres to improve access to those that cannot see their GP. The continuing cuts in waiting times have helped our community move forward. We also would support a ban on smoking in public places.


5. Green agenda

We need to drive forward with recycling with more boxes for collection for different forms of household rubbish, and support the expansion of the weekend freighter service. We will expand the cleaner streets targets that have been a success.


6. Public transport

From this year the over 60’s will have a free bus pass for all off peak travel throughout Kent, a Labour party initiative. We will press for better public transport connections whether these be rail, coach or bus.