Join us at our next Medway Matters Live evening to hear Leader, Councillor Vince Maple, and Chief Executive Richard Hicks speak about:
- vision and plans for Medway
- local government reorganisation and what it means for Medway.
Date: Wednesday 6 May 2026
Doors open: 6pm
Main event: 7pm to 8.45pm
Venue: The Rochester Corn Exchange
You'll have the opportunity to put your questions and views to the Leader and Chief Executive in our question and answer panel hosted by TV news personality Rob Smith.
You can also find out about a range of council services including welfare and benefits, libraries, fostering, climate response and more.
Hear from Vince and Richard about the next event in their short video.
Book your place
This event is free but you must book to attend.
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Past events
October 2025
Our last Medway Matters Live event took place on Wednesday 8 October 2025 at MidKent College in Gillingham.
April 2025
Our third Medway Matters Live event took place on Wednesday 2 April 2025 at The Hundred of Hoo Academy.
Watch a recording of the April 2025 event.
November 2024
Our second Medway Matters Live event took place on Tuesday 12 November 2024 in the Historic Dockyard, Chatham.
You can watch the recorded:
November 2023
Our first Medway Matters Live event took place on Tuesday 28 November 2023 at The Howard School in Rainham.