Disappointed to see the respectable Medway Greens being taking over in this way. What once was a party filled with people I respected and happily worked with to tackle climate change, seems to be taken over by a personality cult.
As a former member, it is sad to hear about the problems within the Medway Greens. They had seemed to be making some progress at last. Goodness knows we need a reasonable political alternative in Medway.
For example, last week I went to a public meeting in Strood about the Local Plan. This had been organised by our Labour ward councillors as a response to resident's concerns, especially about the proposed reclassification of Green Belt. However the meeting was chaired/dominated by Cllr Murray, who was rude and arrogant and practically insulted the audience a couple of times. Such is Labour's fear of alternative views that the two ward councillors present were not even allowed to answer any questions. Cllr Curry (who did come across as empathetic and reasoned) looked embarrassed whenever Teresa launched into another rant.
I have also had the pleasure of being blocked on Facebook yesterday by Reform's Rochester and Strood branch. My crime was to ask them if they had responded to the Regulation 18 consultation on the Local Plan last year (as they are now making much noise in opposition to the Plan). I assume therefore they did not offer anything constructive when the opportunity was there.
As they had much to say about their objections to the draft Local PIan, I asked them how they responded to the consultation last year - I was hoping to find out about their alternative Plan. By them closing down the consultation I can only assume they have no alternative.
Taken some time to comment and reflect on this but it's sad to see. Some these Green Party members have been in the party for over a decade. I think while Matt may have had the best of intentions, he's going about it the wrong way. I know how I'd feel if someone came in and did this in my chosen party - I would be upset, angry and annoyed. Especially as being part of a team that is working extremely hard.
There are / now were some good people in the Greens. They were even close (as you guys mentioned) to gaining a seat in the last round of local elections.
Disappointed to see the respectable Medway Greens being taking over in this way. What once was a party filled with people I respected and happily worked with to tackle climate change, seems to be taken over by a personality cult.
As a former member, it is sad to hear about the problems within the Medway Greens. They had seemed to be making some progress at last. Goodness knows we need a reasonable political alternative in Medway.
For example, last week I went to a public meeting in Strood about the Local Plan. This had been organised by our Labour ward councillors as a response to resident's concerns, especially about the proposed reclassification of Green Belt. However the meeting was chaired/dominated by Cllr Murray, who was rude and arrogant and practically insulted the audience a couple of times. Such is Labour's fear of alternative views that the two ward councillors present were not even allowed to answer any questions. Cllr Curry (who did come across as empathetic and reasoned) looked embarrassed whenever Teresa launched into another rant.
I have also had the pleasure of being blocked on Facebook yesterday by Reform's Rochester and Strood branch. My crime was to ask them if they had responded to the Regulation 18 consultation on the Local Plan last year (as they are now making much noise in opposition to the Plan). I assume therefore they did not offer anything constructive when the opportunity was there.
I want to be blocked by Reform too - how do you get that privilege?
As they had much to say about their objections to the draft Local PIan, I asked them how they responded to the consultation last year - I was hoping to find out about their alternative Plan. By them closing down the consultation I can only assume they have no alternative.
Taken some time to comment and reflect on this but it's sad to see. Some these Green Party members have been in the party for over a decade. I think while Matt may have had the best of intentions, he's going about it the wrong way. I know how I'd feel if someone came in and did this in my chosen party - I would be upset, angry and annoyed. Especially as being part of a team that is working extremely hard.
There are / now were some good people in the Greens. They were even close (as you guys mentioned) to gaining a seat in the last round of local elections.
I just hope all involved are okay.
Labour should have done more when they ejected him for his rancid behaviour- it’s atrocious he’s been allowed to be in a position of power again.