A petition against Medway Council’s plan to scrap free swimming for under-16s and over-60s has been signed by hundreds of people. The Medway Liberal Democrats have called on the authority to reverse the cost-cutting proposal and say more than 260 people have added their signatures. The council’s attempt to create a balanced budget for the next financial year includes proposed rises in parking charges across the Towns and the removal of free swimming sessions. But the Medway Lib Dems say savings should be found elsewhere due to the importance of swimming for residents’ health, particularly chil…
