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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.

  • solar panels

    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.

  • Dropped cigarettes butts cost litterers almost £2,500

    Published: Tuesday, 11th March 2025

    A group of people have been collectively fined £2,464 by magistrates for littering in Medway.

  • 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.

  • Litterers fined almost £7,000

    Published: Monday, 12th August 2024

    Most people don’t need reminding that cigarette butts are still litter – and 16 more are unlikely to forget it after being fined almost £7,000 for littering in Medway.

  • Have your say on Medway’s dog management Public Space Protection Order

    Published: Friday, 9th August 2024

    Medway Council is consulting on a dog management Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).

  • 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.

  • A hand checks a smart meter.

    Medway backs Home Upgrade Grant to improve energy efficiency and cut heating bills

    Published: Wednesday, 28th February 2024

    Medway residents are being given a chance to save money on energy bills and reduce carbon emissions under a new scheme. 

  • Have your say on Medway’s flood protection strategy

    Published: Tuesday, 16th January 2024

    Residents and businesses across Medway impacted by the risk of flooding have the opportunity to have their say on our new Local Flood Risk Management Strategy.

  • Medway Council receives RSPCA award for the tenth year running

    Published: Thursday, 21st September 2023

    Our outstanding work with stray dogs has been recognised by the RSPCA for the tenth year running.

  • Helping schools blossom with biodiversity

    Published: Tuesday, 27th June 2023

    Veolia and Medway are asking schools to help them deliver ecological transformation by applying for a Veolia Orchard.

  • Two white rubbish bags filled with hundreds of e-cigarettes

    Trading Standards seizes hundreds of illegal e-cigarettes

    Published: Thursday, 16th June 2022

    More than 800 illegal, and potentially unsafe, e-cigarettes will soon be destroyed thanks to our Trading Standards team.

  • School children and Cllr Howard Doe at Poet-Tree event all standing and smiling for a group photo

    Poet-Tree competition winners announced

    Published: Wednesday, 1st June 2022

    Schoolchildren across Medway have been praised for writing inspiring poems about climate change.

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