Residents encouraged to keep getting tested for coronavirus
The Leader of Medway Council and Medway’s Director of Public Health are encouraging everyone who lives or works in Medway to book symptom-free coronavirus tests twice a week.
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Reopening more of Medway’s facilities
Non-essential shops, hospitality businesses and gyms are set to reopen across Medway from Monday, 12 April.
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New pop-up coronavirus testing sites in Gillingham and Strood
We are launching two pop-up symptom-free testing sites in Gillingham and Strood this month.
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Leader's message to residents
In his latest message to residents Cllr Alan Jarrett discusses the next phase of the government’s roadmap.
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Message from Leader of Medway Council
Read the latest message to residents from the Leader of Medway Council, Cllr Alan Jarrett.
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Local businesses urged to continue to follow government guidelines as reopening day approaches
With the date for the possible reopening of non-essential businesses just two and half weeks away, we are encouraging local businesses to keep going and to continue to follow government guidelines.
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Update on symptom-free testing in Medway
Residents across Medway are being encouraged to continue to regularly book symptom-free coronavirus tests, as national lockdown restrictions are gradually eased.
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Medway’s schools welcome pupils back
Schoolchildren across Medway returned to the classroom last week following the reopening of schools across England on Monday, 8 March.
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Message from Leader of Medway Council
In his latest message to residents Cllr Alan Jarrett discusses the roadmap to recovery, symptom-free testing and a new vaccination centre.
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Sports store to become fifth NHS Vaccination Centre in Chatham
Chatham is to become home to another NHS Vaccination Centre in Kent and Medway as the biggest vaccine programme in health service history continues to gather pace.
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Medway’s symptom-free testing hits 100,000 milestone
Symptom-free testing is available to all Medway residents.
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Message from council leader: Prime Minister’s roadmap to recovery
Proposed plans are now in place for how the country will come out of lockdown.
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Update on Medway's country parks
Due to high visitor numbers at our country parks today (20 Feb) we had to close some of the facilities to ensure the safety of our visitors, following police advice.
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Spring events cancelled to keep Medway residents safe
Medway’s spring festivals and events will not go ahead this year amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Message from Leader of Medway Council
In this week’s Leader’s message Cllr Alan Jarrett discusses half-term activity ideas, free school meals and staying well at home.
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Rochester business fined for flouting coronavirus restrictions
A clothing shop in Rochester has been fined for failing to comply with the latest coronavirus regulations.
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Continuing to support Medway’s businesses
Businesses across Medway can continue to get advice on the government restrictions as well as financial help.
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Message from the Leader of Medway Council
This week Cllr Alan Jarrett discusses surge testing, COVID-19 vaccinations, symptom-free testing and the snowy conditions across Medway
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Residents urged to stay safe at home
What the Dickens are you doing here? Visitors to Rochester are reminded to stay safe and stay at home during the third national lockdown.
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Medway Council continues to support residents affected by the pandemic
We have topped up the funding available to support residents on lower incomes, who have been told to self-isolate by the NHS Test and Trace service or the NHS COVID-19 app.
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Kent and Medway CCG statement on teachers' access to vaccinations
The NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commission Group has issued a statement on teachers' access to COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Update on Medway’s crematorium services
Temporary change in service duration and price makes Medway Crematorium one of the cheapest in Kent
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Medway businesses urged to follow lockdown restrictions
Businesses in Medway continue to receive advice and support about the latest national lockdown restrictions.
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Message to residents: Leader of Medway Council
Cllr Alan Jarrett discusses mental health, symptom-free testing and the NHS' vaccination programme.
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Medway expands symptom-free testing
Medway’s symptom-free testing programme has been opened up to all Medway residents.
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100 year old twins have their Covid vaccines
Centenarian identical twins Dorothy Sivyer and Kathleen Whitehead are used to doing things together.
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Medway’s symptom-free testing programme reaches new milestone
More than 50,000 symptom-free tests have been taken by Medway’s critical workers and residents since this new type of testing was launched six weeks ago.
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Older and disabled people bus pass restrictions lifted
Older and disabled people can once again use their bus passes before 9am in Medway.
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Temporary mortuary 'stark reminder' that everyone should follow lockdown guidance
The need to activate Aylesford Temporary Place of Rest underlines the severity of COVID across Kent, say experts leading the county’s response to the pandemic.
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Thousands access Medway’s symptom-free testing centres
More than 40,000 symptom-free tests have been taken by Medway’s critical workers and residents since this new type of testing was launched on 5 December 2020.
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Medway Council services remain open
Medway residents can continue to access essential council services during the latest national lockdown.
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New national lockdown: Statement from Leader of Medway Council
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new national lockdown for England
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Update on Medway’s schools
Medway’s schoolchildren will learn from home from Monday, 4 January in line with new government guidelines and as part of a phased return of pupils throughout January.
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Medway remains in Tier 4: Stay at Home
The Leader of Medway Council has issued a message to residents following the government's announcement that Medway will remain in the Tier 4: Stay at Home alert level.
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New COVID-19 vaccine approved for use
The government has accepted the recommendation from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to authorise Oxford University/AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine for use.
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Task Force aims to keep Medway working
Public and private sector leaders across Kent and Medway have united to support those looking for employment and those whose jobs may be lost due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Medway salutes farewell to the military
The Armed Forces have been supporting Medway Council to launch and run Medway’s symptom-free testing centres.
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Christmas and New Year message from the Leader of Medway Council, Cllr Alan Jarrett
The Leader of Medway Council, Cllr Alan Jarrett, has issued a Christmas and New Year message to residents.
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Holiday hampers for Medway soldiers spread Christmas cheer
Last week soldiers working as part of the Medway Resilience Unit (MRU) delivering asymptomatic Coronavirus testing received a generous gift from an Armed Forces charity.
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Update on symptom-free testing in Medway
More than 23,000 Medway residents and critical workers have taken a symptom-free coronavirus test.
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Medway receives nearly £1million cash boost for vulnerable families
Medway’s vulnerable families will receive additional support this winter, thanks to the government’s Winter Support Grant.
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Changes to Medway Council’s services due to Tier 4: Stay at Home restrictions
Medway Council is advising residents of changes to its services, in line with the new Tier 4 restrictions which come into place tomorrow (Sunday, 20 December).
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Medway remains in Tier 3: Very high alert
Message from Cllr Alan Jarrett, council leader
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The Gills join Medway’s fight against coronavirus
MEMS Priestfield Stadium has become the latest venue in Medway to host a pop-up symptom-free coronavirus testing site, as part of Medway’s fight against COVID-19.
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Sapper soldier tests sister at covid site
A Medway soldier working at the Deep End symptom-free testing site on the University of Greenwich’s Chatham Campus tested his key worker sister as part of our community targeted testing initiative.
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Symptom-free testing in Medway - one week on
Thousands of Medway’s critical workers and residents have taken a symptom-free coronavirus test.
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Job opportunities available in Medway
Medway residents can get paid to help the fight against COVID-19.
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Statement on targeted community testing
James Williams, our director of Public Health, has issued the following statement regarding the government's announcement today, 12 December, on targeted community testing.
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Second oldest cathedral in England opens as COVID-19 testing centre
Rochester Cathedral has joined Medway’s fight against COVID-19.
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COVID-19 vaccinations
Help protect Kent and Medway by getting vaccinated.
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Medway launches symptom-free testing
Medway’s critical workers and residents living in areas with high infection rates can now book a symptom-free coronavirus test.
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Armed Forces assist community targeted testing in Medway
Military is supporting Medway Council's fight against COVID-19
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Shop local, shop safe - shop Medway this Christmas!
Medway’s town centres and shopping areas have reopened for business following a month-long national lockdown.
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Council leader encourages residents to act now, save lives
The Leader of Medway Council is encouraging residents to act now, save lives in the fight against coronavirus.
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Medway set to pilot symptom-free coronavirus testing
Medway is getting set to pilot asymptomatic testing of critical workers as part of its fight against coronavirus (COVID-19).
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New tier level announced - Message from Leader of Medway Council
The government has confirmed that Medway will step into Tier 3: Very high alert from Wednesday, 2 December.
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Leader urges residents to act now
The Leader of Medway Council is encouraging residents to act now in the fight against coronavirus.
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Medway launches new online tool to report businesses flouting the law
The public can now report their concerns about a Medway business not following government restrictions online to Medway Council.
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Medway’s COVID-19 7 Day Rate of Infection at all time high
Residents are being urged to act now and follow national guidelines as the coronavirus rate of infection in Medway is at its highest ever.
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New job opportunities available in Medway
Medway residents can get paid this Christmas to help the fight against COVID-19.
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Message from Medway Council Leader
The Leader of Medway Council has issued another message to residents.
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Continuing to support Medway businesses
Millions of pounds worth of government funding is available to help Medway businesses struggling as a result of the new national restrictions.
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Residents invited to ask a question about the Coronavirus Local Outbreak Control Plan
We're encouraging residents to submit questions about the Coronavirus Local Outbreak Control Plan.
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Protect Medway: Book your flu vaccine
Medway residents are being urged to book their flu vaccine and help protect themselves this winter – particularly pregnant women and young children.
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Advice for those celebrating Diwali
We're encouraging residents to celebrate Diwali safely at home this year.
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New local testing site opened in Medway
A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for those with symptoms to book appointments at Christ Church, Luton Road, Chatham.
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Creatives encouraged to apply for public art commission
We're encouraging professional, emerging, student and graduate creatives to apply for the chance to create work which will be showcased across Medway.
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New national lockdown: Statement from Leader of Medway Council
The Leader of Medway Council has issued a message to residents regarding the second national lockdown of the year.
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Changes to council services during new national coronavirus restrictions
Find out details about changes to our services due to the new national lockdown restrictions.
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Medway Council's update following Downing Street briefing on Saturday, 31 October
The Leader of Medway Council has issued a message to residents following the Prime Minister's announcement on 31 October regarding a second national lockdown.
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Residents encouraged to celebrate Halloween at home this year
James Williams, Medway's Director of Public Health is encouraging residents to celebrate Halloween at home this year.
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Leader's message to residents regarding the new three-tier system
Earlier this week the Prime Minister announced a new three-tier coronavirus restriction system, which comes into place today (Wednesday, 14 October).
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Volunteering to help save lives - Medway’s unseen heroes
A team of residents with a range of different ethnicities have come together to help provide insight into why ethnic groups are more at risk of testing positive for COVID-19.
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Covid-19 Tier Level 1 for Kent and Medway
Medway Council's Director of Public Health, James Williams, and Kent County Council's Director of Public Health, Andrew Scott-Clark, have released a statement regarding the new three-tier system.
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NHS Test and Trace payment support scheme
Medway Council is encouraging residents on lower incomes, who have been told to self-isolate, to find out more about the Test and Trace Support Payment.
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Residents encouraged to become COVID-19 Community Champions for Kent and Medway
Medway Council, Kent County Council and NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are encouraging residents to sign up to become COVID-19 Community Champions.
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Medway Council Leader urges local people to abide by new coronavirus (COVID-19) rules to protect the Medway community
Last week the Prime Minister announced to the country the news that with coronavirus infection rates on the rise, restrictions had to be tightened again.
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Cuxton household waste and recycling centre to reopen next month
Residents will soon be able to book a trip to Cuxton household waste and recycling centre (HWRC) as plans progress for its reopening.
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Coronavirus advice for businesses
We're encouraging businesses to continue to follow government coronavirus guidelines including recording customers’ contact details and displaying QR posters ahead of the rollout of NHS COVID-19 app.
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Message from Medway Council Leader
Read the Leader of Medway Council's latest message to residents.
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Get tested at new coronavirus local testing site in Medway
A drive-through coronavirus testing facility has opened in Curtis Way, Rochester, as part of the government’s UK-wide drive to improve the accessibility of coronavirus testing for communities.
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New coronavirus information line
We have set up a coronavirus information line to provide weekly local COVID-19 updates to residents who do not have access to the internet.
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Message from Medway Council Leader
Read the Leader of Medway Council's latest message to residents.
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Support for residents thanks to Emergency Assistance Grant
Medway residents who are facing financial difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic might be eligible for support.
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Upnor Castle to reopen August bank holiday weekend
The picturesque castle will welcome visitors back as part of phased reopening of heritage attractions.
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Medway supports national Better Health campaign
We are supporting a national health campaign which encourages residents to make healthier lifestyle choices.
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Statement on A-Level and GCSE results
Government has confirmed that A-Level and GCSE grades will be based on teachers' predictions.
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Sports centres to extend opening hours
Our sports centres will be offering more gym and swim sessions, as well as fitness classes, as opening hours extend from Monday, 7 September.
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Dashboard to drive recovery – new economic data goes live
Economic Recovery Dashboard provides invaluable source of information for business, public and voluntary agencies.
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Medway Council advises residents to be aware of coronavirus scams
Medway Council is encouraging residents to be aware of coronavirus scams as lockdown restrictions continue to be eased.
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Message from the Leader of Medway Council on face coverings
New government guidance: face coverings
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New £6million loan scheme from Kent County Council and Medway Council launches
A new £6million loan scheme from Kent County Council and Medway Council launches today (Monday) to support businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Government’s shielding programme pauses from 1 August
The government's shielding guidance comes to an end tomorrow (Friday, 31 July) and this could bring big changes to daily life for the many people in Kent and Medway told to stay indoors to protect themselves from the virus.
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Household waste and recycling centres update
Residents can now book a trip to one of Medway’s Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) twice a month.
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Leader’s message to residents
Read the Leader's latest message to residents
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Statement from Medway's Director of Public Health
Our Director of Public Health, James Williams, has issued the following statement following the government's announcement that residents will be able to be reunited with loved ones in care homes.
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Statement from council Leader
The Leader of Medway Council has issued a statement following the Prime Minister’s announcement that local authorities will be given new powers during the Covid-19 (coronavirus pandemic).
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Council Leader's latest message to residents
Read the Leader of Medway Council's latest message to residents.
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Medway’s set to reopen more facilities
Heritage, hospitality and more council services are set to reopen across Medway from Saturday, 4 July.
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COVID-19 Pillar Two Testing Explanation
Positive cases from testing in the wider community (known as pillar 2) are now available at local authority level through the Public Health England daily dashboard.
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More than £1million funding issued to small businesses
Medway Council has issued £1,225,925 funding to 226 small businesses across Medway as part of a scheme to further support the economy during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Residents encouraged to stay safe ahead of more businesses reopening this weekend
Medway residents are reminded to social distance and stay safe ahead of more businesses reopening this weekend.
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Campaign Launched to ‘Protect Kent and Medway’
As lockdown restrictions ease further from this weekend, health chiefs in Kent and Medway are urging people to take responsibility for keeping COVID-19 at bay.
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Statement from Medway's Director of Public Health
Medway's Director of Public Health has issued a statement regarding a table reported in the media showing areas in England where the number of reported COVID-19 cases has increased in the past 2 weeks
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Medway to open more facilities following Prime Minister’s announcement
Today (23 June) Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out further changes to lockdown measures in England.
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Council Leader's message to residents
Read the Leader of Medway Council's latest message to residents.
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Public Health Support for Kent and Medway Schools
As more children start to return to the classroom, local authorities and Public Health England have been working to ensure a system is in place to help safeguard school communities against coronavirus
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Medway’s secondary schools set to reopen
Medway’s secondary school pupils in years 10 and 12 can return to the classroom from Monday, 15 June.
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Medway’s high streets reopen for business next week
Shops and businesses across Medway have been busy preparing to reopen and welcome customers back through their doors.
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The majority of Medway schools have reopened
Medway schools have been praised for their determined efforts to put extensive plans in place to enable them to reopen.
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Financial support for self-employed
Medway residents who are self-employed may be eligible for further financial support during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Message from council Leader
Read the Leader of Medway Council's latest message to residents.
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Update on Medway schools
Medway schools have been busy preparing for the phased return of pupils from next week.
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'The crisis is far from over' - plea from Public Health to stay alert in Kent and Medway this weekend
Public Health chiefs in Kent have issued a stark message ahead of the weekend – you are risking your life and the lives of others if you do not behave responsibly.
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Medway’s essential highways works continue
Work on Medway’s roads has continued during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Update on The Strand swimming pools
The Strand swimming pools in Gillingham will not reopen this summer due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Government launches NHS Test and Trace service
The new NHS Test and Trace service has launched, helping to contain and control coronavirus.
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Medway awarded more than £246,000 to help reopen high streets
Medway Council has been allocated £246, 396 from the government’s reopening High Streets Safely Fund.
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New activity packs will help combat social isolation
Medway Council is working with Age UK Medway and Nucleus Arts to support older residents feel less lonely and socially isolated during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Update from the council Leader
Read council Leader Alan Jarrett's latest message to residents regarding COVID-19.
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Hospital staff thanked with incredible donation of 700 cakes
Staff at Medway Maritime Hospital were treated to a wonderful feast this week, thanks to Medway Council worker Jabeen Sethi who donated over 700 cakes to staff at the hospital.
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100,000 meals delivered to Medway residents
Our emergency support project, delivering food to residents with no one else to turn to, has hit a mammoth milestone.
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Medway thanks key workers with new road markings
Medway Council has created new road markings across Medway to thank key workers for their continued hard work.
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Medway Council's update following Downing Street briefing on Sunday 10 May
The Downing Street briefing on 10 May announced an outline route map for the gradual lifting of restrictions.
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Message from the Leader ahead of VE Day
The Leader of Medway Council, Cllr Alan Jarrett, has issued the following message to residents ahead of VE Day.
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Coronavirus message from council Leader
The Leader of Medway Council, Cllr Alan Jarrett has issued the following message to residents.
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National coronavirus testing campaign expands into Kent and Medway to support older people and essential workers
The rollout across Kent and Medway has meant a range of people who provide essential services are now able to get tested if they or someone they live with have Coronavirus-like symptoms.
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Key worker video encourages residents to stay at home
Frontline staff from across Kent are leading this weekend’s stay-at-home appeal to residents during the ongoing lockdown, as part of potentially life-saving measures against the spread of COVID-19.
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Coronavirus update from council Leader
A message from council Leader Alan Jarrett regarding coronavirus.
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Key workers remind residents to stay home again this weekend
With the sun continuing to shine across Medway, key workers continuing to provide a vital role during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are reminding residents to stay at home this weekend.
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Free parking in Medway for NHS and social care staff
Parking charges have been suspended for all NHS staff and social care workers in Medway during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus: message from council Leader
A message from council Leader, Cllr Alan Jarrett, regarding coronavirus.