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.