Cllr Mike Eddy Archives

Greens Push for Action on P&O Ferries

Posted on 26th April 2022 (13th May 2023) by Editorial Team

At the meeting of Deal Town Council on 19 April, a member of the public made an impassioned plea for stronger action on the summary dismissal of P&O Ferries staff and their replacement with agency staff on lower wages. His plea comes in two parts (both reproduced below) – one a written submission and the […]

Deal Town Council condemns sewage decision by the MP for Dover & Deal

Posted on 29th October 2021 (13th May 2023) by Editorial Team

Deal Town Council Tuesday 26th October: A resolution initiated by Green Party cllr Christine Oliver passed with cross-party support. “Deal Town Council condemns in the strongest possible terms the decision by the MP for Dover & Deal to vote in favour of allowing water companies to discharge raw sewage into the sea & water courses […]

By criticising Marcus Rashford, Natalie Elphicke is criticising all volunteers.

Posted on 23rd July 2021 (7th August 2021) by Editorial Team

Letter to East Kent Mercury by Cllr Mike Eddy. Elphicke versus Rashford Among all the justified outrage at our current MP’s comments about Marcus Rashford (Mercury, July 14 and 21), readers have focussed on her attack on Mr Rashford. Marcus Rashford was a volunteer helping to deliver food to people in need before he used […]

Cllr Mike Eddy, stands up for Freemens Way, and Mill Hill.

Posted on 13th March 2021 (13th May 2023) by Editorial Team

At Deal Town Council, on 23rd February, Green Cllr Mike Eddy (Mill Hill) tabled a recommendation for the triangular green space with 3 TPO protected trees on Freemens Way be given added protection through designation as ‘community asset’ (ITEM 13 Agenda). Unfortunately the majority group decided to close the meeting before this could be voted […]

Cllr Mike Eddy proposed motion thanking NHS and all front-line workers

Posted on 4th February 2021 (20th May 2023) by Editorial Team

At the meeting of Walmer Parish Council held on 3 February, Cllr Mike Eddy proposed a motion thanking NHS and all front-line workers for their efforts during Covid. The motion reads: “Members of Walmer Parish Council record their grateful thanks to all those clinicians and support staff throughout society who have worked so tirelessly throughout […]