Welcome to my WebsiteAlong with my colleague County Councillor Leslie Christie; I represent the Kent County Council Division of Northfleet & Gravesend West. The Division includes the Gravesham Borough Council Wards of:ColdharbourNorthfleet NorthNorthfleet SouthPainters AshPelham WoodlandsThat’s about half of the population of the Borough of Gravesham.
NewslettersAs well as through this website; Leslie Christie and Ray Parker communicate with residents through a series of Newsletters. Files are in PDF format.If you don’t have the necessary software you can download a free copy by visiting the acrobat website.
Ray Parker’s Blog.I’m often asked what’s involved in being a County Councillor, so I’ve decided to add a blog to my website. I hope you find the contents informative and the information useful. I always welcome comments on what’s happening in Northfleet & Gravesend West. If you want to comment please use my Online Surgeryfor a direct link to my blog, please click the link on the left hand navigation bar or clickHere.
Latest News for Residents of Northfleet & Gravesend West.Leslie Christie and I want to keep you informed about what’s happening in Northfleet & Gravesend West. Our ‘Local News’ Page contains updates on the Pepper Hill Waste Recycling Centre/St Mark’s Avenue One Way/Westcott Avenue and other articles that will be of major interest to local residents. Please check this page from time to time for news relating to what’s going on in Your Neighbourhood.
Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate in Gravesham (Kathryn Smith)
Gravesham Labour Party has selected Kathryn Smith as its candidate for the next General Election.Kathryn Smith has lived in North West Kent almost her whole life. She is a company director and works in a Non-Executive capacity for the Co-operative Bank, Co-operative Insurance and the Co-operative Group, which incorporates the co-op food, travel, funeral, florist and pharmacy businesses in Kent.Kathryn has served as a local Councillor and is a former Leader and Deputy Mayor of Bexley. She has also served on her local NHS Primary Care Trust with special responsibilities for maternity services and children’s services.Kathryn was Chair of the Thames Gateway Skillswork Board with responsibility for a £70 million regeneration project in the Thames Gateway. She retains an interest in the latest regeneration projects around Northfleet Riverside and Ebbsfleet International Station. For more information visit theGravesham Labour Website
Services provided by Kent County Council:
Kent County Councilis the strategic ‘upper tier’ authority; with an overall budget of £2billion.Education Secondary and Primary Education; this includes home to school transport.Adult Social Services Adult Services including elderly care in residential homes and support at home.Children’s Social Services Children at risk.Libraries and Museums Gravesend Central Library and Branch Libraries across the Borough.Highways and Footways Roads/Pavements/Streetlighting/Street Signs/Lit and Unlit Bollards/ Gullies and Drains.
Waste Disposal Disposal of the County’s Waste (collection is the responsibility of Gravesham Borough Council).Strategic Planning Decisions relating to Kent County Council and Strategic issues relating to Kent (local domestic and business planning is the responsibility of Gravesham Borough Council).Trading Standards Weights and Measures and quality of goods.Licensing Registration of Civil Weddings and places of Marriage and Civil Partnerships, Registration of Village Greens.Public Health Issues relating to Public Health outside of the National Health Service.National Health Service Scrutiny provision of Scrutiny of NHS services in Kent
Faulty Street Light?
We know how annoying it can be when a streetlight is out at night or on all day. If you have a lamp column in your street that’s faulty; simply fill out the form below and we’ll get it fixed for you. Please remember to note the column number so it can be easily identified.
If you’re experiencing problems with any of the services from Kent County Council; please let us know and we’ll endeavour to help. To your left you’ll find an Online Surgery
