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The youth shelter at Hillyfields covered in colourful graffiti designed by young people.

Gillingham youth shelter gets a makeover

Published: Thursday, 4th August 2022

Young people, including young carers, have given the youth shelter at Hillyfields park in Gillingham a makeover.

  • Medway’s parks remain amongst the best in the UK

    Published: Tuesday, 26th July 2022

    Eight of Medway’s greenspaces have once again been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme.

  • New play equipment installed across Medway

    Published: Monday, 11th April 2022

    Children can enjoy new play equipment thanks to us investing in our play parks.

  • Eight of Medway’s parks amongst the best in the UK

    Published: Thursday, 14th October 2021

    We are delighted to announce that eight greenspaces across Medway have once again been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme. 

  • Ranscombe Farm Reserve recognised as one of the best parks in the country

    Published: Wednesday, 14th October 2020

    Eight of Medway’s much-loved parks have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as among the best in the United Kingdom and around the world.

  • New play equipment installed in Rainham

    Published: Friday, 11th September 2020

    New equipment has been installed in play areas in Rainham thanks to money from a local development.

  • Plans for up to £5million sports centre refurbishment and £135,000 investment in play areas given the green light

    Published: Friday, 17th July 2020

    Medway Council has approved plans for up to £5million investment in Splashes Sports Centre in Rainham.

  • Cabinet to discuss £5million investment in Splashes Sports Centre and £135,000 play park investment

    Published: Monday, 6th July 2020

    On Tuesday, 7 July, Medway Council’s Cabinet will meet to consider recommendations for up to £5million investment in Splashes Sports Centre in Rainham.

  • Bringing the North Kent marshes into residents' homes

    Published: Friday, 24th April 2020

    While we’re currently unable to explore Medway’s riverside and rural areas, a team dedicated to protecting wildlife in the Thames, Medway and Swale estuaries has been bringing residents the sights.

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