Reform UK Rochester and Strood Branch

05/09/2026

🇬🇧 DAY ONE OF THE REFORM UK CONFERENCE 🇬🇧

What an incredible first day! A packed programme of powerful speeches, interesting discussions and a real sense of energy and optimism for the future of our country.

It was great hearing from leading voices across Reform UK, attending sessions on our first 100 days in government and seeing the fantastic support for Women for Reform.

The movement is growing, the momentum is building and people are ready for real change.

Now bring on Day Two! 🇬🇧

04/09/2026

🇬🇧 ROCHESTER & STROOD HAVE ARRIVED! 🇬🇧

Our councillors, Branch Chair, Deputy Chair and the Leader and Deputy Leader of the Reform UK group on Medway Council are here at the Reform UK National Conference 2026!

We’re proud to be supporting our party, representing our communities and playing our part in building a stronger future for Medway and Britain.

The energy here is incredible—and Reform UK is only getting started! 🇬🇧



https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FUrF6Q9FN/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Cllr David Finch
Cllr William Burvill

28/08/2026

🏠 WHY THIS MATTERS TO MEDWAY TOO

I’m supporting calls for transparency over large-scale purchases of new homes in Dartford by councils from outside the area.

This isn’t simply a Dartford issue.

Under Local Government Reorganisation, Dartford, Gravesham and Medway are due to become part of the new North Kent authority.

Decisions being made today could affect the housing pressures, assets and financial responsibilities inherited by that new council.

Residents across North Kent already face long waits for suitable social housing. If large numbers of newly built homes are being purchased by councils outside the area, local people deserve to know what is happening and what it means for their communities.

If Dartford is expected to accommodate significant new development putting additional pressure on roads, schools and local services local residents should see a genuine benefit from the homes being built.

This is why transparency matters not just for Dartford, but for Medway, Gravesham and the future of North Kent.

👇 Please read, sign and share the petition:

https://www.petitiononline.uk/protect_dartfords_new_homes

It's been described as "distasteful and disreputable”

27/08/2026

Great to see Cllr Dave Finch, Leader of Reform UK on Medway Council, out today supporting James Defriend in Dover. 🇬🇧

Fantastic support on the ground and another strong Reform team effort across Kent.

Reform UK all the way! 💪🇬🇧

Cllr David Finch

20/08/2026

🇬🇧 PUBLIC SAFETY MUST COME FIRST

Our Reform UK Councillor for Cuxton, Halling & Riverside, Cllr William Burvill, raises an important question after reading current Home Office guidance being provided to asylum seekers.

When we’re talking about serious crimes such as r**e and child sexual abuse, the message must be crystal clear.

Obey our laws. Respect women. Protect children.

Reform UK believes Britain must control its borders, enforce its laws and put the safety of the British people first.

👇 Read Cllr Burvill’s full post below.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14nLsdCMG1F/?mibextid=wwXIfr

17/08/2026

REFORM UK – ROCHESTER & STROOD

Our newly elected Reform UK Councillor for Cuxton, Halling & Riverside, William Burvill, has spoken about his priorities for the ward and the future of Medway.

William, who is also Deputy Leader of the Reform UK Group on Medway Council and works as a special needs carer, discusses why Reform continues to gain support across Rochester & Strood, and why local issues and residents must always come first.

The interview also covers his work scrutinising social care, the future of Cuxton, Halling & Riverside under local government reorganisation, and why William believes he doesn’t fit the “usual Reform brief”.

💬 Reform councillors putting local communities at the heart of Medway and giving residents a stronger voice.

🔗 Read the full interview – link in the comments.

William Burvill is the new Reform councillor for Cuxton, Halling and Riverside, and the party’s new deputy leader on Medway Council. Away from politics, he works as a special needs carer.

In our interview, he discusses why Reform keeps winning in Rochester and Strood, making local issues its priority, his role scrutinising social care, the future of his ward under local government reorganisation and why he does not think he fits the usual Reform brief.

🔗 Full interview in the comments.

17/08/2026

REFORM COUNCILLORS – SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Local communities are at the heart of what we do.

Our Reform UK councillors are working with residents, police and council officers to raise concerns and push for action across Medway.

In Cuxton, Halling & Riverside, Cllr William Burvill recently met with a Kent Police Inspector and Medway Council’s Head of Regulatory Services to raise issues residents have reported, including:

🚔 Street racing, speeding & dangerous driving
🏍️ Anti-social motorbikes
🚗 Parking & school safety
👮 Better local police engagement
⚠️ Use of Section 59 powers to tackle anti-social vehicle use

The message is simple: listen to residents, work with the right organisations and keep pushing for action.

Police have also stressed how important reporting is. Every report helps build intelligence, identify hotspots and strengthen the case for resources and enforcement.

📢 Residents can also join Kent Police’s My Community Voice for local policing updates and to have their say on local priorities:

👉 https://www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk/

Reform councillors supporting local communities at the heart of Medway listening, visible and working for residents.

Cllr William Burvill

My Community Voice Kent enables Kent and Medway's residents, businesses, and community groups to keep in touch with their local policing teams. Receive updates on your local area directly from the officers themselves.

14/08/2026

Guess who's back?

(With an increased vote) 😎