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Leader's latest message to residents

Published: Thursday, 23rd March 2023

In his last message to residents, the Leader of Medway Council, Cllr Alan Jarrett discusses Medway’s exciting regeneration projects.

  • Medway's budget set for 2023/24

    Published: Friday, 24th February 2023

    Medway will see millions more invested in road repairs and for services supporting children and adults, after Medway Council agreed how its allocated funding would be used for the year ahead.

  • Richard Hicks

    Medway Council appoints new Chief Executive

    Published: Thursday, 23rd February 2023

    Richard Hicks has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Medway Council.

  • Leader's message to residents

    Published: Friday, 10th February 2023

    In his latest message to residents Cllr Alan Jarrett discusses Medway Light Nights, Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, Innovation Park Medway and voter ID.

  • Leader's Christmas and New Year message

    Published: Monday, 19th December 2022

    In his latest message to residents the Leader of Medway Council sends his well wishes to all this festive season and reflects on the difficult times experienced by many.

  • Latest message from the Leader of Medway Council

    Published: Wednesday, 26th October 2022

    In his latest message to residents the Leader of Medway Council discusses the support available to help residents with the cost of living crisis.

  • Medway Council announces the death of Cllr Mick Pendergast

    Published: Monday, 3rd October 2022

    It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Cllr Mick Pendergast.

  • A photo of Rochester Castle with floral tributes along the bottom of the image

    Floral tributes will be used to plant a memory tree

    Published: Tuesday, 20th September 2022

    The Mayor of Medway, Cllr Jan Aldous, visited Rochester Castle Gardens yesterday (19 Sep) to look at all the floral tributes which were left for Her Majesty The Queen.

  • Changes to our council meetings

    Published: Wednesday, 14th September 2022

    We have cancelled and postponed some council meetings due to the national period of mourning for Her Majesty The Queen.

  • Crowds at Rochester Castle Gardens for Medway's local Proclamation

    Medway's local Proclamation

    Published: Monday, 12th September 2022

    Medway's local Proclamation announcing the accession of His Majesty King Charles III took place in Rochester Castle Gardens yesterday, Sunday, 11 September.

  • Medway sets its sights on more government funding

    Published: Friday, 19th August 2022

    Medway has set its sights on a share of government funding.

  • A picture of Cllr Howard Doe, Richard Morsley Chief Executive of Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust and, from the Chatham branch of the Royal Naval Association, Chris Maple, Dennis Potter and chairman Tim Stopford

    Freedom of Medway awarded to two naval related charities

    Published: Friday, 22nd July 2022

    The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust (CHDT) and Chatham Branch of the Royal Naval Association (RNA) have been granted the highest civic distinction, the Freedom of Medway.

  • Leader’s message to residents ahead of Armed Forces Day

    Published: Monday, 20th June 2022

    The Leader of Medway Council discusses Medway's Armed Forces Day celebrations in his latest message to residents.

  • Whose Hoo unlocks funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund  

    Published: Tuesday, 14th June 2022

    A North Kent partnership project has received initial support* from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for The Whose Hoo project.

  • Leader's message to residents for the Platinum Jubilee weekend

    Published: Wednesday, 1st June 2022

    Leader of Medway Council, Cllr Alan Jarrett, wishes Medway residents a joyful Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend.

  • A computer generated image of a tree in front of buildings on Gillingham High Street, there are people in the foreground.

    Connecting Communities: Plans revealed for major investment opportunity across Gillingham

    Published: Monday, 30th May 2022

    Millions of pounds could be poured into better connecting communities across Gillingham if a proposed joint bid by the council and Peel L&P to the Government’s Levelling Up Fund is successful.

  • Leader's statement on Medway's city bid

    Published: Friday, 20th May 2022

    The Leader of Medway Council has issued a statement following the news that Medway has not been successful in the city status competition, launched to mark Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

  • Nominations open for council employee awards

    Published: Monday, 16th May 2022

    Has a council officer or team gone above and beyond to help you? Here's your chance to thank by nominating them for a Make a Difference Employee Recognition Award.

  • Supporting Medway’s families and older residents

    Published: Wednesday, 4th May 2022

    Medway residents who are facing financial difficulties, due to the rise of the cost of living, can apply for help with their household bills.

  • Easter Egg-Travaganza open day success

    Published: Thursday, 21st April 2022

    Children and young people across Medway were invited to an egg-cellent event to learn how children in care’s voices are heard in Medway, and for an array of Easter fun. 

  • Medway signs My Things Matter pledge for children in care

    Published: Thursday, 21st April 2022

    We have signed a pledge to ensure that children and young people in our care have their belongings treated with dignity, care and respect.

  • Message from the Leader of Medway Council

    Published: Thursday, 21st April 2022

    In his latest message to residents the Leader of Medway Council discusses Medway’s fantastic festivals, the support we’re offering Ukrainian families and wishes Her Majesty The Queen a happy birthday.

  • Medway Council pays tribute to Honorary Alderman Tom Mason

    Published: Wednesday, 30th March 2022

    Following the sad news of the death of Honorary Alderman Tom Mason on Monday, 28 March the Leader of Medway Council, Cllr Alan Jarrett, and Chief Executive, Neil Davies, have paid tribute to Tom.

  • Shaping the future of Chatham

    Published: Friday, 18th March 2022

    Medway has been awarded government funding to help shape the future design of its emerging city centre through a trailblazing new design programme. 

  • Medway Council pays tribute to Honorary Alderman Ted Baker

    Published: Thursday, 10th March 2022

    Following the sad news of the death of Honorary Alderman Ted Baker yesterday, 9 March, the Leader of Medway Council, Cllr Alan Jarrett, and Chief Executive, Neil Davies, have paid tribute to Ted.

  • Medway commits more investment for its children and young people

    Published: Friday, 25th February 2022

    Millions of pounds more will be invested into Medway’s Children’s Services, helping to ensure children and young people are provided with a bright future.

  • Leader's New Year message

    Published: Wednesday, 5th January 2022

    In his New Year’s message the Leader of Medway Council discusses the launch of a new children’s film and exciting projects for the year ahead.

  • Leader's message to residents

    Published: Tuesday, 16th November 2021

    In his latest message to residents the Leader of Medway Council discusses Remembrance Sunday, COP26, Child-friendly Medway and the start of Medway’s Christmas events.

  • Leader's latest message to residents

    Published: Tuesday, 2nd November 2021

    In his latest message to residents Cllr Alan Jarrett discusses COP26 and climate change.

  • Cllr David Brake shortlisted for 2021 LGIU & CCLA Cllr Award

    Published: Monday, 25th October 2021

    We are delighted that Cllr David Brake, our Portfolio Holder for Adult's Services, has been shortlisted for the Innovation and Service Transformation award in the LGIU and CCLA 2021 Cllr Awards.

  • Medway Council announces the death of Cllr Nick Bowler

    Published: Wednesday, 13th October 2021

    It is with great sadness that we announce Cllr Nick Bowler passed away on Tuesday, 12 October.

  • Medway’s cultural journey will continue

    Published: Friday, 8th October 2021

    The Leader of Medway Council has issued a statement following the news that Medway has not been longlisted in the UK City of Culture 2025 competition.

  • Medway Council thanks Medway’s emergency services and community organisations on #999Day

    Published: Friday, 10th September 2021

    We have thanked the emergency services and local community organisations for their tireless hard work protecting Medway’s residents. 

  • Medway Council announces the death of Cllr Steve Iles

    Published: Friday, 18th June 2021

    It is with great sadness that we announce that Cllr Steve Iles passed away on Thursday, 17 June.

  • Book of Condolence for HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

    Published: Friday, 9th April 2021

    Following the sad news of the death of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on Friday, 9 April, the Leader of Medway Council has issued a statement.

  • Census day is nearly here

    Published: Friday, 12th March 2021

    Residents are being encouraged to help shape Medway’s future by taking part in take part in Census 2021 on Sunday, 21 March. 

  • New political map for Medway

    Published: Tuesday, 2nd March 2021

    Medway is set to have new boundaries for its council wards.

  • Medway ploughs millions more into protecting vulnerable residents 

    Published: Friday, 19th February 2021

    Supporting Medway’s vulnerable residents is the focus of this year’s budget, with more than £9million being invested in children and adults’ social care. 

  • Another chance to have your say on a new political map for Medway

    Published: Tuesday, 1st December 2020

    Have your say on the Local Government Boundary Commission's proposed new boundaries for council wards in the east of Medway.

  • Medway’s cultural landmarks, monuments and place names

    Published: Friday, 17th July 2020

    At last night’s (16 July) Full Council meeting, councillors agreed to set up a cross party working group to conduct a review of memorials, historic markers and monuments in Medway.

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