Standing up for Small Business

River Ward candidates speaking to small business owner in Brompton

River Ward Labour candidates John Jones and Adetomi Yemi have been canvassing small business across the ward to gain an insight into the impact of Council policy on local trade.

Local tradespeople in Chatham have reported a significant reduction in trade because of the poor consultation and planning surrounding the Tory £2.5m Chatham road system that has sadly driven residents and their wallets to other areas in Kent.

Businessmen feel let down by the Medway Tories who have run roughshod over local business.

Commenting John Jones stated

"Since being elected last year, I have spoken with a large number of local businesses who feel let down by the Medway Conservatives. Trade in Chatham Highstreet and the Old Rochester Highstreet has declined as other areas of Kent have seen increases in footfall.

The Tories have squandered £2.5 on a road scheme which has hurt local business. Never again can a project be allowed to go ahead without speaking to local residents.

We will stand up for local business against potty Tory schemes."

Labour is listening to local business across River Ward and they are saying it's time for a change.