In this episode of the Kent Politics Podcast, Simon, Dan & Robert delve into a variety of topics concerning local governance, renewable energy projects, controversial social media history of a local MP, prescription costs in Kent, and an insightful interview with Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott.
THE KENT POLITICS PODCAST
EP30: Dodgy tweets, solar farms and crime commissioner Matthew Scott
Uncover the pulse of local politics with the latest episode of the Kent Politics Podcast! 🎙️ Dive into a riveting discussion where our hosts, Simon Finlay, Dan Esson, and Robert Boddd, along with special guest Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott dissect pressing issues from solar farm controversies to prescription costs in Kent..
Key Points Discussed:
- **Local Government Insights**: Discover how councils are responding to proposals for solar farms on Grade 1 agricultural land.
- **Renewable Energy Debate**: Learn about the tension between renewable energy goals and preserving high-quality farmland.
- **Social Media Controversies**: Hear about the impact of unearthed offensive tweets by Medway Councillor Lauren Edwards.
- **Healthcare Spending**: Uncover why Kent ranks high in NHS prescription spending.
- **Police Commissioner's Role**: Gain insight from Matthew Scott on his duties as Police and Crime Commissioner.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction by Simon Finlay
2:30 – Dan Esson discusses rejected solar farm proposal
7:45 – Robert Boddy covers controversy surrounding Lauren Edwards’ tweets
12:10 – Prescription costs analysis across Kent with statistics discussion
17:25 – Interview with Matthew Scott regarding his role as PCC