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Herne Bay councillor charged with corruption
Mar 11, 2009 at 9:21 Canterbury city councillor Roger Matthews has been charged with corruption. The 57-year-old, who represents Greenhill and Eddington ward in Herne Bay, has also been suspended from the Liberal Democrat Group following the shock news. He is due to appear before magistrates on Thursday, March 26 alongside Herne Bay Golf Club owner Julian Brealy. Matthews said he plans to plead not guilty and will "have his day before judge and jury" at crown court.
Sections: CCC, Democracy, Herne Bay | Keywords: Alex Perkins, Herne Bay Golf Club, Heron Helicopters, Hollamby Estates, John Gilbey, Julian Brealy, Roger Matthews
CCC, Democracy, Herne Bay | Keywords: Alex Perkins, Herne Bay Golf Club, Heron Helicopters, Hollamby Estates, John Gilbey, Julian Brealy, Roger Matthews