Decision made on the new local government structure for Kent and Medway
The Government has today, 16 July 2026, announced its decision on the new structure for local government in Kent and Medway.
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Stay cool this summer
With warmer temperatures forecast a Heat-Health Alert has been issued for the South East, including Medway.
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Good luck to those picking up their results
We are sending our best wishes to Medway’s students, who will be receiving their results throughout the next week.
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Filtering out more waste at Medway’s recycling centres
Residents can now recycle BRITA water filter cartridges at all household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) across Medway.
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Pupils put their mark on Medway’s waste and recycling fleet
Eight of Medway’s waste and recycling trucks have been given brand new identities thanks to children across Medway.
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Refreshed plan outlining financial and wellbeing support in Medway agreed
Residents in Medway who continue to face financial pressures are being reminded of the wide range of support on offer.
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Pride in Place programme set to bring communities together across Medway
Residents in Twydall, Strood West and Luton are being invited to join free community events to celebrate Medway’s Pride in Place programme.
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Inspection of Medway’s Youth Justice Service
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP) has published its first report on Medway’s Youth Justice Service under its new inspection framework.
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Brook car park to close ahead of new homes plan
The Brook multi-storey car park in Chatham is set to close in September, ahead of plans to build 100 new homes on the site.
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Love Gillingham weekend showed town is racing to the future
The big race is over for another year, but Gillingham is continuing to make strides with a raft of new projects set to improve the town.
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Stop Smoking with support: A Medway resident’s journey to being smokefree
Medway resident, Colin, was a life-long smoker before he decided to seek help from our Smokefree Advice Centre in Chatham.
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Free bus travel scheme to return this summer
School is officially out, and families will now be able to explore all that Medway has to offer for less.
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Cuxton, Halling and Riverside ward by-election result
A by election was held in the Cuxton, Halling and Riverside ward on Thursday, 23 July 2026.
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£25,000 of illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized in Medway
Our Trading Standards and Public Protection Officers recently worked with Kent Police to seize illegal cigarettes and tobacco with a street value of approximately £25,000.
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Medway bids farewell to long serving lollipop lady
We would like to thank a dedicated employee from Walderslade who has helped thousands of children get to school safely.
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Medway’s pupils step to success
The results for the latest active travel competition are in, with more schools than ever taking part.
