Andy Stamp

Liberal Democrat Candidate for Gillingham and Rainham

Andy Stamp 2009

20 Most Recent News Stories

Council Says NO to Free Bus Travel - Again!

Thu 4th Mar 2010

Andy Stamp and the Liberal Democrats continued their fight for Free Bus Travel for Medway's Young people at last week's Medway Council Budget Meeting.

Free Bus Travel for 11-18 Year Olds (photography: Andy Stamp)

Lib Dems Successful in Getting Parking Permit Charges Frozen

Wed 3rd Mar 2010

Charges for Residents Parking Permits have been frozen for the next 3 years after the Liberal Democrats argued against yet another proposed rise in the charge.

Car parking

Andy Stamp launches Petition for Free Bus Travel for Young People

Fri 19th Feb 2010

Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate Andy Stamp has stepped up the Lib Dem campaign for free bus travel for all 11-18 year olds in Medway.

High Streets Suffering During Recession

Mon 15th Feb 2010

Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate Andy Stamp has raised concerns about the number of empty shops in Medway and has backed Liberal Democrat plans to revitalise Britain's high streets, protect the future of the Post Office, and help small businesses establish and grow in a fairer marketplace.

Andy Stamp wants more support for Independent Shops and Small Businesses (photography: Andy Stamp)

Liberal Democrats will increase Police Numbers in Medway

Wed 10th Feb 2010

Liberal Democrats in Gillingham and Rainham have today set out their General Election plans to put more police on the beat.

More Police needed on the streets

Andy Stamp launches Contract with Voters to Clean up Politics

Sun 7th Feb 2010

Andy Stamp, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Gillingham & Rainham, has proposed an "Electoral Covenant" between candidates and voters in response to the scandal over MP's expenses.

Andy Stamp (photography: Andy Stamp)

Andy Stamp Visits Medway SOS Bus

Sat 6th Feb 2010

Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate Andy Stamp visited Medway's SOS Bus in Rochester High Street last night.

Andy with SOS Bus Co-ordinator Robin Wharfe and one of the hardworking Volunteers (photography: Andy Stamp)

Tories Reject Lib Dem Free Bus Travel Plans (Party People Article)

Fri 5th Feb 2010

One of the worst things an elected Councillor can do is to deliberately misinform the public. In this instance, it is Conservative Councillor Alan Jarrett who stated that opposition Councillors want to cut key services to pay for free bus travel for all 11 to 18 year olds. This is completely untrue.

Andy Stamp (photography: Andy Stamp)

MP's Expenses Report: Paul Clark among those criticised

Thu 4th Feb 2010

Gillingham and Rainham MP Paul Clark has been ordered to repay more than £11,000 he has claimed in second home allowances after what he called "an oversight."

Lib Dems will boost Education Funding and Cut Medway's Class Sizes

Mon 1st Feb 2010

The Liberal Democrats would boost Medway's education funding by more than £12 million under plans released today.

primary school class

Tories Refuse Free Bus Travel for Medway's Young People

Fri 22nd Jan 2010

Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate for Gillingham and Rainham, Andy Stamp, is outraged that his party's plan to look into funding free bus travel for young people in Medway has been completely rejected by the Tories.

Local Pensioners will miss out on Cold Weather Payments

Thu 21st Jan 2010

As many as 2,120 pensioners in Gillingham & Rainham will miss out on Cold Weather Payments triggered by the recent weather, according to an analysis of Government figures by Andy Stamp and the Liberal Democrats.

Elderly lady with candles

Lib Dems turn up the Pressure for Entryphones at James Street Flats

Tue 19th Jan 2010

Andy Stamp, Lib Dem Councillor for Gillingham North Ward, received promises from Medway Council more than 6 months ago that a secure Entry Phone system would be installed in the blocks of flats on James Street and Saunders Street.

Andy Stamp Campaigning for Entryphones for the James Street Flats (photography: Andy Stamp)

Empty Homes: Conservative Council fails while Lib Dems offer the Solutions

Sun 17th Jan 2010

Andy Stamp, Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate, is backing plans which would bring hundreds of Medway's empty homes back into use. This follows a recent audit which criticised Medway Council for failing to tackle the problem of empty homes.

Sarah Teather and Edward Davey Empty Homes (photography: Chris.Leaman)

Four Steps to a Fairer Medway

Wed 13th Jan 2010

Medway Liberal Democrats have announced they will fight the General Election on four key principles, designed to make Medway a fairer place.

Lib Dems Offer Less Tax, More Jobs and a Greener Economy (Party People Article)

Fri 8th Jan 2010

2009 was a very difficult year for many. Most of us have been affected by the economic climate - everything seems to be getting more expensive and some have lost their jobs or have had a pay freeze.

Andy Stamp (photography: Andy Stamp)

Council in Danger of running out of Grit

Thu 7th Jan 2010

Andy Stamp has raised concerns today with the head of Medway's Highways Department over the lack of gritting on many local roads and footpaths.

Lib Dems will Continue Fight Against Unfair Bank Charges

Wed 23rd Dec 2009

Andy Stamp is bitterly disappointed at the Office for Fair Trading's decision to drop its investigation into the fairness of bank overdraft charges.

Residents see no benefit from Tory Council's £16 million asset sales (Party People article)

Fri 4th Dec 2009

It never fails to amaze me how careless Tory-run Medway Council continues to be with taxpayers' money. Despite property values having been slashed by 15-20% last year, the Council continues to sell its assets at an alarming rate.

Andy Stamp (photography: Andy Stamp)

Support our local Shops this Christmas!

Fri 27th Nov 2009

Local Liberal Democrats are urging residents to support local shops during the last few weeks before Christmas to give them a vital boost at the end of a difficult year.

Andy Stamp (back row, far left) with Father Christmas and fellow Gillingham Councillors Sheila Kearney, Cathy Sutton and Diana Smith.  (photography: Andy Stamp)

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