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Have your say on Medway's Tree Strategy

Published: Wednesday, 15th July 2026

Everyone is invited to have their say on a new strategy that will guide how trees and woodland are protected, managed and enhanced across Medway.

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    Dozens fined after nuisance car racing in Medway

    Published: Wednesday, 24th June 2026

    Almost 50 fines have been handed out in one night to nuisance drivers disturbing Medway residents.

  • Rico Sabor Ltd has been fined following non-payment of a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) for failing to produce waste documents

    Rochester business fined £15,000 for failing to clear waste

    Published: Friday, 8th May 2026

    Rico Sabor Ltd has been fined £15,000 by magistrates following non-payment of a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) for failing to produce waste documents.

  • A dog stood in a van with bags of cigarettes behind them.

    Almost 1.5million illegal cigarettes uncovered in Medway

    Published: Tuesday, 17th February 2026

    Our Trading Standards and Public Protection Officers have led an operation which saw illegal tobacco and vapes with an estimated street value of £650,000 seized.

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    Appeal for information following waste dumped on Shawstead Road

    Published: Tuesday, 10th February 2026

    We are appealing to residents for information after waste has been fly-tipped on Shawstead Road, Chatham.

  • A bee rests on a flower.

    Kent & Medway Local Nature Recovery Strategy launched

    Published: Friday, 5th December 2025

    The Kent & Medway Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) has officially launched, becoming the 18th of 48 strategies to be produced across England under the Environment Act 2021.

  • A photo of a van pulled up to the side of the road with scrap metal in the back of it.

    Illegal waste carrier fined more than £1,000

    Published: Tuesday, 2nd December 2025

    A Strood man has been fined more than £1,000 for transporting waste without a licence.

  • Six people wearing the same uniform are stood in a field. Four of them are stood and the back standing up, and two at the front crouched down. Three of the people are holding dogs on leads.

    Medway Council receives top RSPCA award once again

    Published: Wednesday, 24th September 2025

    Our excellent work with stray dogs has been recognised by the RSPCA for the twelfth year in a row.

  • A picture of illegal cigarettes hidden behind a wall. A dog is stood in stacked cans of drinks looking at the camera.

    Working hard to protect Medway’s environment and residents

    Published: Wednesday, 23rd July 2025

    Our environmental and trading standards teams have carried out a number of initiatives to help protect consumers and residents across Medway.

  • Medway park becomes part of nature reserve

    Published: Friday, 30th May 2025

    Ranscombe Farm is part of a new national nature reserve announced by Government and part of the King's series.

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    Solar Together relaunches in Kent and Medway to boost renewable energy generation

    Published: Tuesday, 22nd April 2025

    Medway residents will boost local renewable energy generation, cut carbon emissions, and save on energy bills with a community-led solar panel initiative.

  • Help make space for nature in Kent

    Published: Thursday, 16th January 2025

    Residents across Kent and Medway are being asked to help shape an exciting new strategy to end the decline of nature across the county, and support its recovery. 

  • An ariel shot of Hoo Peninsula

    Whose Hoo conservation project allocated nearly £3million

    Published: Wednesday, 13th November 2024

    The Hoo Peninsula is set to benefit from nearly £3million of national funding to celebrate its unique heritage and habitats.

  • A dog with brown fur is looking at the camera

    Medway Council receives RSPCA award for the eleventh year running

    Published: Friday, 13th September 2024

    Our excellent work with stray dogs has been recognised by the RSPCA for the eleventh year running.

  • 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.

  • CCTV footage shows a man disposing of waste in Bank Street, Chatham

    Medway launches new 'Wall of Shame'

    Published: Monday, 8th July 2024

    Medway Council is launching a new initiative that residents will not want to be the stars of, but might want to help the council to identify those who are.

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