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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Have your say on major infrastructure improvements in Hoo
Residents can have their say on the £170million major infrastructure developments in Hoo.
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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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Medway receives £1.99million government funding to support economic recovery and to create jobs
Medway Council has received a share of £85million to create an innovative adult learning and skills hub in Gillingham.
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Residents encouraged to have their say on plans for an innovative business park
We're inviting residents and businesses to have their say on the changes to the development plans for Innovation Park Medway.
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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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Businesses invited to supplier briefing for Lower Thames Crossing
Medway businesses have the opportunity of being involved with a nationally significant infrastructure project.
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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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Residents invited to have their say on a proposal for a new public open space
Medway Council is encouraging residents to have their say on a new public open space on the Hoo Peninsula.
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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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Top marks at Rochester Riverside as primary school wins planning consent
The new primary school at Rochester Riverside, Countryside and Hyde’s £419m regeneration scheme in Medway, has received planning approval, marking the latest community infrastructure to get underway.
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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.
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Medway awarded funding to further transform historic high street
Medway Council has been awarded a slice of a £95 million fund to further transform a historic high street.
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Medway bids for national funding to transform historic high street
Medway Council is bidding for a share of a new £44 million fund to further transform a historic high street.
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Transforming Strood town centre
The next stage of works to transform Strood town centre will begin this weekend.
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Rochester Riverside Community Board launches
A community board has been set up at Rochester Riverside, Countryside and Hyde’s £419m regeneration scheme in Medway, to ensure that the benefits of the landmark development are felt across Rochester.
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Funding bid to further transform Chatham High Street
Medway Council is bidding for a share of £675 million funding to further transform Chatham High Street.
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Two new town centre developments given the go ahead in Medway
Medway residents are set to benefit from more high quality new homes in two of the area’s town centres.
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Sky is the limit as Rochester Riverside celebrates its first topping out
Rochester Riverside, Countryside and Hyde’s £419m regeneration scheme in Medway, has topped out, marking a major milestone in the development of the 1,400-home regeneration scheme.
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Transforming Strood Waterfront
Work to transform Strood Waterfront, to pave the way for future development, is nearing completion.
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Plans to further revitalise Chatham town centre
Medway Council has received funding to further transform Chatham town centre.
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Unlocking Chatham’s past
Work has begun to reconnect Chatham with its military roots as part of a large heritage project.
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£1.4m Chatham station regeneration gets underway
A major regeneration project that will breathe new life into the area around Chatham railway station and improve links between the station, the town centre and the bus station is set to begin.
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Medway's flagship regeneration site opens its doors
The brand-new marketing suite and show home at Rochester Riverside, Countryside and Hyde’s £419m regeneration scheme in Medway, have been officially unveiled by the Leader of Medway Council.
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Housing Minister praises Medway’s flagship regeneration site
New Housing Minister Kit Malthouse MP saw housing delivery in action on a visit to Rochester Riverside development in Medway as part of his role in building a housing market fit for the future.
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The transformation of Strood Waterfront has begun
Work has begun to transform Strood Waterfront and pave the way for future development, including more than 1,000 new homes.
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Foundations laid as part of Strood’s transformation
Work on Strood’s £9million transformation project is well underway.
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Housing developers launch Rochester community initiatives
A new crowdfunding initiative called Crowdfund Rochester by Countryside and Hyde is launching this month in partnership with the crowdfunding platform Spacehive.
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Rochester Riverside regeneration project breaks ground
Medway’s landmark regeneration scheme, Rochester Riverside has broken ground marking the beginning of construction and heralding a new chapter for the area.
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Improvement works get underway in Strood town centre
Work has begun to transform Strood town centre after Medway Council and South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) secured £9million from the Local Growth Fund to carry out improvement works.
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Medway’s monumental regeneration programme gets glowing vote of confidence
Medway Council has been praised for its strong commitment to partnership working and its ‘monumental’ regeneration programme which is benefitting those who live, work, learn and visit Medway.
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£9m transformation project due to begin next month
Medway Council has successfully secured funding from the central government’s Local Growth Fund through the South East Local Enterprise Partnership to improve Strood Town Centre.
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Medway's regeneration programme is well underway
Medway’s 20-year regeneration programme is well underway and 2017 has seen the start of many development projects.
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Planning approval awarded for major regeneration scheme Rochester Riverside
A £400million Rochester Riverside development is reinforcing Medway’s transformation into a modern, exciting waterfront city.