Medway - city of learning, culture, tourism and enterprise

Medway is made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula. It is a modern place, with green spaces and superb quality of life, close to breathtaking countryside. Medway has a highly skilled workforce and a young and culturally diverse population. Medway grew up around the river from which it takes its name. Today, the river is still shaping the area and its business, leisure and growth. The Medway Map Service (you can also select the picture on the right) gives detailed maps of Medway on this page. Medway is recognised by the government as part of the developing Thames Gateway region which will play an increasing role on the European and global stage.

It is situated in Kent in the south-east of England, just 45 minutes from the centre of London, the Channel Tunnel and ports. The area has excellent access to the national motorway and rail networks.

Medway Council is a unitary authority, providing all local government services for a quarter of a million people.

It looks after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure that services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively. Medway is also home to the Dickens Festival and Summer Concert series in the grounds of Rochester Castle.

The council works in partnership with private, public and voluntary sectors to serve the people of Medway. It provides information to the public through its main offices, the council newspaper Medway Matters and this website.

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