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Statement on the High Court's decision to dismiss the judicial review at Chatham Docks

Published: Wednesday, 14th January 2026

Medway Council's Portfolio Holder for Strategic Regeneration has commented following the High Court's decision to dismiss a judicial review.

  • A man is sat behind a wooden desk. His hand is on the computer mouse, and he is smiling at the screen. There is a piece of paper next to him on the desk, and a thick booklet.

    Medway’s Local Plan submitted to Secretary of State

    Published: Friday, 19th December 2025

    The blueprint for how Medway will grow over the next 15 years has been formally submitted to the government.

  • A map showing what councils could look like across Kent and Medway

    Proposal reveals four unitary authorities across Kent   

    Published: Wednesday, 13th August 2025

    A map showing what councils could look like across Kent and Medway has been published today (Wed, 13 Aug).   

  • Residents reminded to have their say on Medway’s draft Local Plan

    Published: Thursday, 31st July 2025

    There is just over one week left to review Medway's final draft of its Local Plan and comment on its legal compliance and soundness, against national planning policy.

  • Councillors approve Draft Local Plan at Special Full Council meeting

    Published: Friday, 27th June 2025

    The next stage for Medway’s Local Plan has been given the green light. 

  • Maidstone Borough Council to hold drop-in sessions for Lidsing Garden Settlement proposals

    Published: Friday, 21st February 2025

    Maidstone Borough Council is inviting residents and businesses, including those based in Medway, to have their say and share their ideas on the proposed Lidsing Garden Settlement development.

  • Statement on the approval of development plans at Chatham Docks

    Published: Tuesday, 5th November 2024

    Medway Council’s Portfolio Holder for Strategic Regeneration has spoken out following the confirmed approval of development plans at Chatham Docks.

  • Graphic depicting Gillingham town centre map

    Community panel will help draft vision for Gillingham

    Published: Monday, 16th September 2024

    Following the success of the recent Love Gillingham event, we are creating a new community panel to help draft a vision for the town centre.

  • Consultation begins on Medway’s Local Plan

    Published: Monday, 15th July 2024

    Now is the chance to have your say on the Local Plan - a document that will help shape Medway for the next 15 years and beyond.

  • Medway Council joins national land registry service

    Published: Friday, 12th July 2024

    From Friday, 12 July, the process to find out details about a property in Medway will change, as Medway Council joins the land charges service.

  • Medway Council to consider next stage of Local Plan

    Published: Monday, 8th July 2024

    Medway Council is due to consider the next stage of the Local Plan.

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