For the first of his KMTV shows for 2018, Paul Francis invited myself and the Green Party’s Martin Whybrow to discuss recent political developments at KCC and in Westminster. Amongst the topics we covered were Theresa May’s (sort of) reshuffle, bus services in Kent, the new Tory green agenda and Brexit. KMTV is the TV […]
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Seeing Red: Do we need a new royal yacht?
As an elected Labour County Councillor for Ramsgate I am privileged to have a column in The Isle of Thanet News.
Seeing Red: A decent day’s pay for a decent day’s work
As an elected Labour County Councillor for Ramsgate I am privileged to have a column in The Isle of Thanet News.
Karen Constantine: District & County Council Report, December 2017
It’s that festive time of the year again, how quickly it seems to come around. It’s been such a busy 12 months, with so much going on. Since being elected to Kent County Council in May, I’ve been able to spend all my time on ‘local’ politics. You might be aware that Labour is on […]
Karen Constantine: District & County Council Report, October 2017
October was a busy month, especially because I was fortunate to be called on to visit Kurdistan. I went as part of UK delegation who were visiting to ensure that the referendum for independence, was free, fair and unobstructed. Which it was. I learnt a great deal about this complex situation, about Middle East politics, […]
Karen Constantine: District & County Council Report, September 2017
I’m what’s known as a ‘double hatter’, I sit on both Thanet District Council and Kent County Council as a local councillor. As Thanet District councillor for Newington and Kent County councillor for Ramsgate, I have a great variety of issues and responsibilities to attend to. I believe in accountability and transparency and I like […]
Disability Ordeal – Heartening community reaction
Following the post from a couple of days ago about the plight of the Tozsu family in Newington, I can now share the BBC Radio Kent coverage. Mr and Mrs Tozsu have two children, each with severe disability. The home they live in is not suitable for the level of care they and the local […]
Disability ordeal – bringing housing plight to light on the BBC
I meet and support residents across Newington and Ramsgate on the Isle of Thanet on a daily basis. The variety of issues and needs brought to my attention are considerable, but there are some definite themes. Quite often, the people I meet are at the end of their tether and don’t know what to do. […]
Monkton Nature Reserve Open Day
It was a delight this Sunday to be invited to Monkton Nature Reserve for the official reopening of their Frenken Room. After eighteen months of refurbishment by Reserve volunteers, the room, which is part of the Field Study Centre, is once again showing off its eclectic mix of artefacts. Saving Thanet residents a trip up […]
Karen Constantine: District & County Council Report, July 2017
Progess on fire concerns After the dreadful catastrophe at Grenfell Towers, I have been dealing with safety concerns at Trove Court and elsewhere. Following a series of emails and meetings with residents who have been raising concerns about potentially ‘faulty’ alarms and other issues, work is now being undertaken to improve safety. There is more […]