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The Kent Politics PodcastEP64: Cost of democracy, Kemi visits again, and protests planned. Plus special guest, Cllr Teresa MurrayTHE KENT POLITICS PODCASTEpisode 64 - Cost of democracy, Kemi visits again, and protests planned. Plus special guest, Cllr Teresa MurrayWelcome to the latest episode of the Kent Politics Podcast, your essential guide to local and national political discussions with a focus on Kent.Episode Highlights:By-Election Costs in MedwayRobert Boddy reports on February's by-elections in Medway.Discover how £60,000 was spent for only 4,225 votes cast from an electorate of over 21,000.The cost per vote stands at £14.30; insights into voter apathy are explored.Upcoming Protest in DoverDa...
2025-04-2538 minThe Kent Politics PodcastEP42: Schools going mixed, police misconduct, and the cost of special needs education, featuring special guest Cllr Mark HoodTHE KENT POLITICS PODCAST Episode 42 - Schools going mixed, police misconduct, and the cost of special needs education, featuring special guest Cllr Mark Hood In this episode, we discuss pivotal local issues like education reforms and police misconduct while also delving into broader political dynamics within the county.Key Segments:Local Government Insights:The importance of delivering services at a community level.Challenges faced by councils due to insufficient funding from central government.Education News (Robert Boddy):Transition of Medway's single-sex grammar schools to coeducational institutions.Mixed reactions fr...
2024-11-0833 min