Leader's statement following Government's announcement on Local Government Reorganisation
The Government has today (7 Sept) issued a press release announcing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Kent and Medway is to be paused and reviewed alongside 13 other areas across the country.
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Medway chosen to host annual UK wide Heritage Conference in 2027
Heritage Network has announced that their annual conference will be held in Medway between 3 and 5 October 2027.
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Chatham’s new community supermarket officially opens its doors
Medway residents can now pick up affordable groceries and access advice and support under one roof following the opening of a new community supermarket in Chatham.
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Consultation launched on the latest supporting documents for Medway’s Local Plan
Everyone is encouraged to have their say on the latest set of supporting documents for Medway’s Local Plan as part of the ongoing examination by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Be Bright and Be Seen this winter
With the days getting shorter and clocks set to turn back, we are encouraging residents to be bright and be seen throughout autumn and winter.
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Medway’s first ever Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayors announced
History has been made in Medway as Amelia-Rose has been appointed as Medway’s first-ever Young Mayor, following a summer of voting by thousands of children and young people.
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New weight management service to support people with obesity issues
A new weight management service is now available to help support residents living with obesity across Medway.
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Medway care leavers complete inspiring project to help others access health services
Children and young people with care experience in Medway have collaborated with students at MidKent College to produce several videos helping other care experienced children navigate health services.
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Japanese ambassador visits Medway
Yesterday (24 September) Medway welcomed His Excellency Hiroshi Suzuki, the Japanese Ambassador, to Medway.
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Children happier, safer and more positive about life in Medway, major survey finds
Children and young people have said they feel happier, safer and more positive about life in Medway than they did five years ago.
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Residents invited to learn how they can ‘Thrive from 55’
We are running a new event which aims to give support and guidance on how residents can lead healthier, more active lives.
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Medway Council receives RSPCA award for the thirteenth year running
Our brilliant work with stray dogs has been recognised by the RSPCA for the thirteenth year in a row.
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Join us for Bringing Back Hope event
A special event is being held at St John’s Church in Chatham, to mark a year since Kent and Medway welcomed the Baton of Hope.
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Medway falls prevention programme boosts wellbeing and independence whilst saving money
The average cost of a fall in Medway to the NHS is £13,325, but even more importantly it can dent people’s confidence and hamper their ability to live independently.
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Medway Council urges residents to help bring international rail services back to Kent
We are encouraging residents to help secure the return of international rail services to Ashford and Ebbsfleet.
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Protect your child with the MMR vaccine
As children start the new school year, health chiefs are urging parents and carers to check if their child has both doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
