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A picture of a pile of macerated waste dumped at the side of a road.

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 close up picture of a van with scrap metal in the back of it.

    Man fined for carrying scrap metal without a licence

    Published: Friday, 30th January 2026

    A Strood man has been fined almost £700 for transporting scrap metal without a licence.

  • 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.

  • Defendants fined for littering in Medway

    Published: Tuesday, 2nd December 2025

    Magistrates fined eight defendants more than £3500 for dropping cigarette butts in Medway over the course of five days earlier this year.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. 

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