United commitment to delivering a sustainable future for the Hoo Peninsula
Medway Council and the Hoo Consortium have reaffirmed their commitment to creating sustainable communities on the Hoo Peninsula underpinned by money from the Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF).
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New recycling centre aims to cut carbon by 50 per cent
OCL Regeneration has announced the launch of a new recycling centre in Medway’s Hoo Peninsula, dedicated to asphalt, concrete, and other road and construction materials.
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Medway welcomes Hochiki Europe’s £5.5m investment in new facility
News that global life safety company Hochiki Europe has purchased a multi-million-pound facility in Chatham will reinforce Medway’s reputation as a location for innovative international businesses.
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Medway set to enjoy economic boost of £990million+ from CityFibre's full fibre rollout
A report commissioned by CityFibre has identified that Medway stands to be a huge beneficiary from the rollout of future-proof full fibre infrastructure which is now well underway across the area.
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'We will continue to explore future funding opportunities'
The Leader of Medway Council, Cllr Alan Jarrett has issued a statement, following the government's Levelling Up Fund Round 2 announcement.
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Have your say on the future of Chatham’s conservation area
A public event is due to be held to give people the opportunity to share ideas on how to help a section of Chatham high street thrive as part of ongoing improvement works across Medway’s city centre.
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Help shape the future of Hoo
Medway residents will have a chance to have their say on the proposed Hoo Development Framework at a series of upcoming public consultation meetings.
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Residents encouraged to have their say on Medway’s creative heritage quarter
Medway residents and local businesses still have time to share their thoughts on how to improve the historical area between Rochester and Chatham with new funding.
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Help shape Hoo’s future
Medway residents can have their say on the draft masterplan for the sustainable growth of communities on the Hoo Peninsula over the coming decades.
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Millions invested in Medway’s emerging city centre
We have purchased the former Debenhams building in Chatham as part of our ambitious regeneration programme.
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Shortlist announced for the prestigious Medway Design and Regeneration Awards
A restaurant in an old fire station, architectural lighting at a historic church and a listed building home to a café, gallery and art studios, are just some of the shortlisted buildings.
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Latest phase of Rochester Riverside receives planning approval
Countryside, the UK’s leading mixed-tenure developer, and Hyde, one of the largest housing associations in the south east, have received planning permission for the next phase at Rochester Riverside.
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Medway receives government funding for accessible facilities
We've been awarded £90,000 government funding to install specialised facilities for disabled residents and visitors.
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Celebrating Medway’s most unique and interesting builds
Medway’s most innovative and exciting building projects will be celebrated this year with the return of the prestigious Medway Design and Regeneration Awards.
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Avison Young appointed to manage Innovation Park Medway
Avison Young has been appointed to provide development consultation and subsequent management of Innovation Park Medway.
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Rochester Riverside wins the Public/Private Partnership award at the LGC Awards 2021
Our partnership with Countryside, Hyde and Homes England at Rochester Riverside has won the Public/Private Partnership award at the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards 2021.
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Garrison Point: creating homes in Medway’s city centre
Work is well underway on a city centre development which is creating new homes for residents.
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Medway to receive nearly £14.5million government funding
We are set to receive nearly £14.5million funding to invest in historic landmarks in Chatham.
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Council’s latest acquisition will help further transform town centre
We have acquired an empty office block in Chatham as part of our plans to further regenerate the town centre.
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Local recruits help drive forward CityFibre’s £40m digital transformation in Medway
Nearly every home and business in Medway will gain access to CityFibre’s Full Fibre network by the end of 2023, transforming Medway into one of the world’s best digitally connected regions.
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Extension agreed for £170m Future Hoo HIF project
Following significant progress in the delivery of the Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF): New Routes to Good Growth Programme, we've agreed a year’s extension to the programme with Homes England.
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Budding creatives asked to design new public art for Rochester Riverside
Countryside and Hyde have announced an open call opportunity for an artist to commission a new piece of public realm artwork at Rochester Riverside, their £419m flagship regeneration scheme.
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Work begins at pioneering new business park
Work has begun at a new state-of-the-art business park in Medway which will give local businesses the chance to grow.
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Peninsula residents respond to future plans
We have published the results of the first phase of public consultation on how £170 million would be spent on the Hoo Peninsula.
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Work begins on new Rochester Riverside primary school
A groundbreaking ceremony has marked the start of construction on the new two-form entry primary school at Rochester Riverside, Countryside and Hyde’s £419m regeneration scheme in Medway.
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Rochester Riverside primary school awarded new planning consent
The new primary school at Rochester Riverside, Countryside and Hyde’s £419m regeneration project, has received planning approval for a two-form entry, allowing the school to cater for 420 pupils.
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Next phase of Rochester Riverside begins construction
Countryside and Hyde have begun construction on Phase 3 of Rochester Riverside, their £419million regeneration scheme in Medway.
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Work begins to create an innovative learning and skills hub
Work has begun on creating an innovative adult learning and skills hub in Gillingham.
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Young people ‘kickstarted’ into the world of work
News that more than 1,000 job opportunities for young people across Kent have been offered as part of the government’s Kickstart programme has been welcomed by the Kent & Medway Employment Task Force.
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TopHat delivers some of the UK’s most energy-efficient homes for Medway Council
Leading modular housing firm TopHat has completed the delivery of 20 affordable homes for Medway Development Company, our development arm, in Chatham.
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Medway’s new innovative business park benefits from fast-tracked planning process
A simplified planning process is now in place at a pioneering new business park in Medway.
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More than 22,000 people to work on Lower Thames Crossing project
Highways England has revealed the major jobs boost the Lower Thames Crossing will give to Kent and Essex, with 22,000 people expected to work on the largest road scheme since the M25 was built.
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Medway to receive £9.5million government funding
Medway Council is set to receive nearly £9.5million provisional funding to further transform Chatham town centre.
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Plans for the future of Mountbatten House are taking shape
Medway Council’s bold and exciting vision for the future regeneration of Chatham town centre continues to take shape with the launch of a consultation on plans for the future of Mountbatten House.
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First affordable homes handed over at Rochester Riverside
On Friday 11 September, Rochester Riverside celebrated the handover of the first affordable housing from Countryside to Hyde, providing further much-needed new homes for Medway.
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New public space reconnects Chatham with its military roots
The final part of a £2.2million heritage project, including £400,000 from Medway Council, that transformed historic areas in Chatham, has been opened to the public.
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Government-backed Thames Estuary launches plan to unlock growth and pump billions to UK economy
The Thames Estuary is backed by the Government as the UK’s biggest growth opportunity.
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Rochester Riverside crowned the Winner of Winners at the Housing Design Awards
Rochester Riverside was also awarded the Building for a Healthy Life Award, in recognition of the high-quality green open space being created.
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Medway Council secures up to £1.6million government funding to revitalise part of Chatham’s historic high street
Medway Council has been awarded up to £1.6million of government funding to revitalise a section of Chatham High Street located within the Star Hill to Sun Pier Conservation Area.
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Plans for The Pentagon in Chatham
Clarification: A news story has appeared on the front page of today’s Medway Messenger with an illustration of a possible design for the future of Mountbatten House in Chatham.
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Green light for next phase of homes at Rochester Riverside
Progress continues at £419m development at Rochester Riverside as planning for Phase 3 is approved.
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River trip launches work to transform Thames Estuary
Ambitious plans to transform the Thames Estuary have been crafted on the river.