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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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.