News published September 2026
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Leader's statement following Government's announcement on Local Government Reorganisation
The Government has today (7 Sept) issued a press release announcing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Kent and Medway is to be paused and reviewed alongside 13 other areas across the country.
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Residents wanted to help decide how £60million is spent in three Medway neighbourhoods
Applications are now open for places on the Pride in Place Neighbourhood Boards in Luton, Twydall and Strood West.
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Are you prepared for school to begin?
Medway Council has issued advice to children and young people around safe travel, as well as to families preparing to apply for their child’s first school place.
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Discover Medway’s hidden stories this September with Heritage Open Days
Residents and visitors are invited to discover the buildings, places, stories and spaces that make Medway unique as Heritage Open Days returns.
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![Richard Hicks [left] and Vince Maple [right]](//www.medway.gov.uk/images/Richard_and_Vince__660_.jpg)
Medway Matters Live comes to Strood
Medway Matters Live returns, once again allowing residents to hear about the vision and plans for Medway and to put their questions and views to the Leader and Chief Executive of Medway Council.
![Richard Hicks [left] and Vince Maple [right]](http://www.medway.gov.uk/images/Richard_and_Vince__660_.jpg)