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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Residents wanted to help decide how £60million is spent in three Medway neighbourhoods
Applications are now open for places on the Pride in Place Neighbourhood Boards in Luton, Twydall and Strood West.
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Are you prepared for school to begin?
Medway Council has issued advice to children and young people around safe travel, as well as to families preparing to apply for their child’s first school place.
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Discover Medway’s hidden stories this September with Heritage Open Days
Residents and visitors are invited to discover the buildings, places, stories and spaces that make Medway unique as Heritage Open Days returns.
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![Richard Hicks [left] and Vince Maple [right]](//www.medway.gov.uk/images/Richard_and_Vince__660_.jpg)
Medway Matters Live comes to Strood
Medway Matters Live returns, once again allowing residents to hear about the vision and plans for Medway and to put their questions and views to the Leader and Chief Executive of Medway Council.
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Eligible residents urged to book flu jab to help ease winter pressures
Kent and Medway health leaders are urging people to book their flu vaccination as the NHS gets ready for winter earlier than ever.
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Tribute to Councillor Rodney Chambers OBE JP
Medway Council is deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of former councillor and Leader Rodney Chambers OBE JP.
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Medway backs Moses ahead of world title bid
Moses Itauma’s former PE teachers have spoken of his early determination and talent, as they joined the chorus of Medway voices backing him in his first heavyweight title bid.
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Bid submitted to government to invest in Medway Tunnel
We have submitted a bid to the Department for Transport’s Structures Fund to secure the future of the Medway Tunnel.
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Veterans' Wellbeing Fair taking place this World Mental Health Day
Medway Council will host Medway's first Veterans' Wellbeing Fair this autumn.
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Improving access to affordable and healthy food
A new community supermarket – offering access to affordable, healthy and nutritious food – is set to open in Chatham this October.
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![Panto 2026 cast. [From left to right] Alex Antsey, Andrew Curphey and Ellie Clayton.](//www.medway.gov.uk/images/Panto_1_660.jpg)
This year’s Medway Christmas Panto is set to be an absolute ball
It may still be summer in Medway, but panto season is always just around the corner – and this year we have an enchanting tale of magic and true love.
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Resurfacing works in Rainham set to begin
Carriageway resurfacing works are set to begin on the A2 High Street and Mierscourt Road as part of the junction improvement scheme announced in June 2026.
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See out the summer with Child-Friendly Medway’s Super Saturday
Super Saturday is on the way, bringing superheroes, famous cars, family activities and a giant Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from the Ghostbusters to Chatham.
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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.
![Richard Hicks [left] and Vince Maple [right]](http://www.medway.gov.uk/images/Richard_and_Vince__660_.jpg)
![Panto 2026 cast. [From left to right] Alex Antsey, Andrew Curphey and Ellie Clayton.](http://www.medway.gov.uk/images/Panto_1_660.jpg)
