Phil has stood in 10 elections in Medway. He has been elected on eight occasions.
Political Career
Phil has served in the following posts:
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Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
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Conservative
4 May 2023 - |
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Peninsula
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Conservative
1 May 2003 - 4 May 2023 |
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All Saints
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Conservative
4 May 2000 - 1 May 2003 |
Rochester-upon-Medway City Council
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All Saints
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Conservative
2 May 1991 - 4 May 1995 |
Some of Medway's current and former representatives have also represented other parts of the country in local government, devolved assemblies and both houses of parliament. Where possible, we have tried to include parliamentary roles in other parts of the country in this section, but owing to the time and research involved, some of this data may require updating.
Committee Memberships
Phil has served on the following committees:
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Area Development Control West Committee
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Vice Chair
Oct 2002 - May 2003 |
0.0% |
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Chair
Sep 2002 - Oct 2002 |
0.0% |
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Vice Chair
Oct 2001 - Sep 2002 |
0.0% |
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Cabinet
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Front Line Services
Aug 2005 - May 2023 |
91.4% |
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Highways and Transport
May 2003 - Aug 2005 |
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Climate Change Member Advisory Group
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Sep 2019 - May 2023 |
15.4% |
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Employment Matters Committee
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Opposition Spokesperson
May 2023 - May 2024 |
100.0% |
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Employment Matters Appeals Panel
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May 2023 - May 2024 |
0.0% |
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Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee
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Oct 2001 - Mar 2003 |
0.0% |
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Licensing Hearing Panel
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May 2023 - |
100.0% |
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Licensing and Safety Committee
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May 2023 - |
80.0% |
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Planning Committee
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Opposition Spokesperson
May 2024 - |
60.0% |
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Regeneration, Culture and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee
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May 2024 - |
66.7% |
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Opposition Spokesperson
May 2023 - May 2024 |
100.0% |
With the exception of the council, committee terms shown are calculated by reference to the first and last attendance recorded for Phil. Cabinet terms are only available from March 2010 onwards. Click on the name of a committee above to see all its members and find out what role the committee plays on the council.
Attendance at Council Meetings
The full council meets six times a year and, unless there are extenuating circumstances, all councillors are expected to attend these meetings.
Phil's attendance record for full council meetings is as follows:
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2023 to 2027
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66.7%
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Present
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6 |
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Absent
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3 |
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2019 to 2023 *
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80.0%
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Present
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20 |
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Absent
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5 |
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2015 to 2019
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91.7%
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Present
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22 |
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Absent
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2 |
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2011 to 2015
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80.0%
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Present
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20 |
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Absent
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5 |
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2007 to 2011
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84.0%
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Present
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21 |
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Absent
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4 |
Council attendance records are only available from October 2001 onwards. Click on a term to see how Phil Filmer's attendance compared to the other councillors for that term.
* During the 2020 coronavirus (Covid-19) public health emergency, it was informally agreed between the two political groups to run Medway Council meetings with a reduced number of participants. This was to reduce risk, comply with Government guidance and enable more efficient meetings. Phil Filmer's attendance rate may have been affected by this informal agreement of reduced participants.
Attendance at Cabinet Meetings
The cabinet is the council's executive branch, responsible for proposing the policy framework and budget to the rest of the council and for taking decisions on resources and priorities throughout the year.
Phil's attendance record for cabinet meetings is as follows:
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2019 to 2023 *
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92.0%
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Present
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46 |
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Absent
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4 |
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2015 to 2019
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92.5%
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Present
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49 |
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Absent
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4 |
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2011 to 2015
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92.2%
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Present
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47 |
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Absent
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4 |
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2007 to 2011
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85.0%
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Present
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17 |
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Absent
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3 |
Cabinet attendance records are only available from March 2010 onwards. Click on a term to see how Phil Filmer's attendance compared to the other members of the cabinet for that term.
* During the 2020 coronavirus (Covid-19) public health emergency, it was informally agreed between the two political groups to run Medway Council meetings with a reduced number of participants. This was to reduce risk, comply with Government guidance and enable more efficient meetings. Phil Filmer's attendance rate may have been affected by this informal agreement of reduced participants.
Attendance at Committee Meetings
Councillors usually sit on a number of scrutiny or decision-making committees. Additionally, they may substitute for another member of a committee who is unable to make a meeting.
Phil's attendance record for these committee meetings is as follows:
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2023 to 2027
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86.7%
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Present
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26 |
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Absent
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4 |
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Substitute
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2 |
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2019 to 2023 *
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15.4%
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Present
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2 |
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Absent
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11 |
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Substitute
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0 |
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2015 to 2019
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100.0%
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Present
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4 |
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Absent
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0 |
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Substitute
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1 |
Attendance as a substitute member of a committee is not included in the calculation of the attendance rate. Committee attendance records are only available from October 2001 onwards. Click on a term to see how Phil Filmer's attendance compared to the other councillors for that term.
* During the 2020 coronavirus (Covid-19) public health emergency, it was informally agreed between the two political groups to run Medway Council meetings with a reduced number of participants. This was to reduce risk, comply with Government guidance and enable more efficient meetings. Phil Filmer's attendance rate may have been affected by this informal agreement of reduced participants.
We are still working on adding historic attendance records to our database. The earliest council meeting we have attendance data for is that held on 13 November 2008. The earliest committee meeting we have attendance data for is that held on 21 November 2007. Please bear with us while we work back to the earliest data available.
Councillors' Allowances
All councillors are entitled to a basic allowance and to claim for certain travel and subsistence expenses. Some councillors have special responsibilities (e.g. a cabinet portfolio or chairing a committee) and receive an additional allowance.
The amount Phil received each year in allowances and expenses was:
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2023/2024
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£19,994.32
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Basic allowance
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£11,474.04 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£8,429.38 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£90.90 |
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2022/2023
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£27,684.00
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Basic allowance
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£10,952.00 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£16,428.00 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£304.00 |
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2021/2022
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£27,091.00
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Basic allowance
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£10,733.00 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£16,100.00 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£258.00 |
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2020/2021
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£26,576.00
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Basic allowance
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£10,585.00 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£15,877.00 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£114.00 |
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2019/2020
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£25,855.00
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Basic allowance
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£10,286.00 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£15,198.00 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£371.00 |
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2018/2019
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£20,699.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,987.00 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£11,313.00 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£399.00 |
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2017/2018
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£20,465.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,889.00 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£11,189.00 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£387.00 |
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2016/2017
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£20,358.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,836.00 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£11,123.00 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£399.00 |
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2015/2016
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£20,237.00
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Basic allowance
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£8,783.00 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£11,056.00 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£398.00 |
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2014/2015
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£20,074.52
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Basic allowance
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£8,730.84 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£10,990.08 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£353.60 |
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2013/2014
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£20,086.52
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Basic allowance
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£8,730.84 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£10,990.08 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£365.60 |
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2012/2013
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£20,125.11
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Basic allowance
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£8,755.37 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£11,020.94 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£348.80 |
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2011/2012
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£20,788.80
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£11,360.40 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£403.20 |
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2010/2011
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£20,691.20
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£11,360.40 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£305.60 |
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2009/2010
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£20,758.40
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Basic allowance
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£9,025.20 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£11,360.40 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£372.80 |
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2008/2009
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£20,609.24
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Basic allowance
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£8,935.80 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£11,247.84 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£425.60 |
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2007/2008
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£19,742.74
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Basic allowance
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£8,696.64 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£10,534.90 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£511.20 |
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2006/2007
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£20,099.20
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Basic allowance
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£8,486.63 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£10,682.52 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£930.05 |
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2005/2006
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£19,234.76
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Basic allowance
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£8,243.40 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£10,379.76 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£611.60 |
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Total
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£411,169.81
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Basic allowance
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£177,180.16 |
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Special responsibility allowance
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£226,640.70 |
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Travel and subsistence
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£7,348.95 |
Allowances information is only available from 2005 onwards. Click on a year to see how Phil Filmer's allowances compared to the other councillors for that year.
Voting History
Most decisions taken by councillors at meetings of the full council are made by unanimous agreement or, if the decision is disputed, by show of hands. However, the council's constitution states that in certain circumstances, or if six or more members request, a "recorded vote" may be taken, where each councillor's vote is recorded in the minutes of the meeting.
The votes recorded for Phil are as follows:
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Government: Restore Universal Credit Payments
7 Oct 2021
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Government: Protect the Right of Communities to Object to Planning Applications
22 Jul 2021
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Phil Filmer was absent from the vote |
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Public Questions: Suspend Time Limit
22 Apr 2021
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Council: Oppose Lorry Park Legislation
8 Oct 2020
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Phil Filmer was absent from the vote |
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Council: Campaign for Hoo Peninsula to Become Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
8 Oct 2020
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Phil Filmer was absent from the vote |
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Council: Convene a Cross Party Working Group to Review Memorials, Historic Markers and Monuments (Amendment)
16 Jul 2020
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2020/21
20 Feb 2020
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Council: Remove Mixed Use Designation for Chatham Docks in the Local Plan
23 Jan 2020
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Proposed Changes to the Rules for the Nomination of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
18 Jul 2019
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Council: Commit to Food Justice (Amendment)
25 Apr 2019
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Acquisition of Depot Site for the Waste Collection and Cleansing Service
25 Apr 2019
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Revenue and Capital Budgets 2019/2020
21 Feb 2019
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Revenue and Capital Budgets 2019/2020 (Labour Amendment)
21 Feb 2019
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase (Exempt Amendment)
21 Feb 2019
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase (Amendment): Prioritise Gillingham Town Centre for the Future High Streets Fund
21 Feb 2019
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase (Amendment): Obtain Two Further Independent Valuations
21 Feb 2019
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Pentagon Centre Purchase Discussion: Suspend Time Limits
21 Feb 2019
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Council: Support the Co-operative Party's Charter Against Modern Slavery (Amendment)
24 Jan 2019
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Council: Scrap Bulky Waste Collection Charge and Tackle Fly-Tipping
19 Jul 2018
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Council: Complete SEN Review by End of July and Share Conclusions Publicly
19 Jul 2018
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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The Council's Petition Scheme - E-petitions (Amendment)
26 Apr 2018
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Additions to the Revenue Budget and Capital Programme
26 Apr 2018
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Revenue and Capital Budgets 2018/2019
22 Feb 2018
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Council: Explore Options to Tackle Knife Crime (Amendment)
25 Jan 2018
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Community Governance Review - Proposed Establishment of Rochester Town Council (Amendment)
25 Jan 2018
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Establishment of Committees, Appointments and Schedule of Meetings 2017/2018 (Amendment)
27 Apr 2017
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets - 2017/2018
23 Feb 2017
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Council: Reduce Time to Trigger Severe Weather Emergency Protocol
26 Jan 2017
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Government: Reconsider Transition Arrangements for Women's Pensions
13 Oct 2016
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Council: Develop Support for Young Refugees
21 Jul 2016
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Phil Filmer was absent from the vote |
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Council: Support the UK's Membership of the EU (Amendment)
28 Apr 2016
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Government: Reverse Planned Changes to Education (Amendment)
28 Apr 2016
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets - 2016/2017
25 Feb 2016
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Management of Public Health Budget Cuts
21 Jan 2016
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Phil Filmer was absent from the vote |
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Questions at Cabinet Meetings: Add Provision
15 Oct 2015
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Questions at Council Meetings: Reduction of Provision
15 Oct 2015
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Government: Reconsider Public Health Budget Cuts
12 Aug 2015
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Scrutiny Task Groups: Substitute Members
24 Jul 2014
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Phil Filmer was absent from the vote |
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Rochester Airport: Masterplan
23 Jan 2014
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Rochester Airport: Masterplan (Adjournment)
23 Jan 2014
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Public Questions: Suspend Time Limit
23 Jan 2014
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Rochester Airport: Capital Programme
25 Jul 2013
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Phil Filmer was absent from the vote |
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Rochester Airport: Capital Programme (Deferment Amendment)
25 Jul 2013
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Phil Filmer was absent from the vote |
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Council Plan 2012/2013
23 Feb 2012
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2012/2013
23 Feb 2012
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Airport Proposals in Medway and Kent: Opposition
12 Jan 2012
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Airport Proposals in Medway and Kent: Opposition (Amendment)
12 Jan 2012
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Chatham Waterfront Bus Station: Capital Programme
15 Sep 2011
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Exclusion of Press and Public: Chatham Waterfront Bus Station
15 Sep 2011
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Election of Mayor: Opposition Candidate
25 May 2011
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Council: Protect Sure Start Centres
13 Jan 2011
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Phil Filmer was absent from the vote |
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Council: Protect Sure Start Centres (Amendment)
13 Jan 2011
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Council: Call on Cllr Brice to Resign
25 Nov 2010
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Public Spending Reductions
29 Jul 2010
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Council: Introduce Free Bus Travel for Under-18s (Amendment)
14 Jan 2010
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Council: Keep St John's School Open
12 Nov 2009
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Council: Keep Ridge Meadow School Open
12 Nov 2009
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Council: Remove Charge for Companion Pass (Amendment)
12 Nov 2009
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Various Property Disposals
30 Jul 2009
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Council: Stop School Closure Consultation
18 Jun 2009
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Development of Queens Court
5 Mar 2009
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Selection of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
5 Mar 2009
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2009/2010
26 Feb 2009
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2009/2010 (Amendment)
26 Feb 2009
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Government: Re-open Sub Post Offices in Medway
15 Jan 2009
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Additions to the Capital Programme and Revenue Budget (Amendment)
15 Jan 2009
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Council: Call on Portfolio Holder to Resign
31 Jul 2008
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Phil Filmer was absent from the vote |
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Council: Increase Number of Votes Recorded (Amendment)
31 Jul 2008
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Phil Filmer was absent from the vote |
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Capital and Revenue Budgets 2007/2008
1 Mar 2007
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Local Development Framework: Submission Stage Development Plan (Amendment)
15 Jun 2006
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Council: Stop School Closures and Develop Medway-wide School Strategy
8 Dec 2005
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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MPs: Oppose Proposals to Remove Right of Appeal of Overseas Students
3 Nov 2005
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Council: Make Arrangements to Enable Registration of Civil Partnerships
3 Nov 2005
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Declare Land at Compass Close Surplus
4 Nov 2004
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Declare Land at Compass Close Surplus (Amendment)
4 Nov 2004
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Council: Reverse Decision to Declare Land at Compass Close Surplus
16 Sep 2004
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Council: Oppose University Top-up Fees
15 Jan 2004
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Proposed Bill: Enforcement Issues
15 Jan 2004
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Council: Consult on Sales of Open Land Space
4 Dec 2003
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Proposed Bill: Enforcement Issues
6 Nov 2003
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Declare Land at Compass Close and The Tideway Surplus
23 Oct 2003
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Declare Land at Compass Close and The Tideway Surplus (Amendment)
23 Oct 2003
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Declare Land at Former Priestfields' Nursery Surplus
11 Sep 2003
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Phil Filmer voted in favour |
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Medway Local Plan (Amendment)
25 Sep 2002
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Council: Investigate Alleged Attempt to Limit Free Speech Against Trade Union
30 May 2002
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Increase Secondary School Places in Walderslade
13 May 2002
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Cabinet Decision Contrary to Budget and Policy Framework
5 Dec 2001
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Phil Filmer voted against |
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Reconsider Forecast Overspend in Compliance with Budget and Policy Framework
5 Dec 2001
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Phil Filmer voted against |
Recorded votes are only available from December 2001 onwards. Click on a vote to see the full details of the motion and how the other councillors voted.
Electoral History
Phil has stood in the following elections in Medway:
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Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
4 May 2023
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Phil Filmer
Conservative
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685 |
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Peninsula
2 May 2019
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Phil Filmer
Conservative
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1,157 |
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Peninsula
7 May 2015
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Phil Filmer
Conservative
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2,722 |
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Peninsula
5 May 2011
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Phil Filmer
Conservative
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2,557 |
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Peninsula
3 May 2007
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Philip Filmer
Conservative
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2,396 |
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Peninsula
1 May 2003
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Philip Filmer
Conservative
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2,451 |
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All Saints
4 May 2000
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Philip Filmer
Conservative
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1,062 |
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Town
1 May 1997
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Philip Filmer
Conservative
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1,092 |
Rochester-upon-Medway City Council
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Thames Side
4 May 1995
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Phil Filmer
Conservative
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678 |
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All Saints
2 May 1991
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Phil Filmer
Conservative
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859 |
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