News published October 2025
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Kent is major step closer to international rail services
Kent is a major step closer to seeing international rail services return to Ashford and Ebbsfleet.
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We are proud to support National Care Leavers’ Month
November sees the start of National Care Leavers’ Month – a national celebration recognising the achievements and successes of children and young people with care experience.
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Parents and carers reminded of secondary school application deadline
Parents and carers across Medway are being reminded that the deadline for secondary school applications for September 2026 admissions is midnight this Friday (31 October).
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Community map detailing Medway’s heritage hotspots launched alongside report
A map detailing more than 200 local heritage assets identified by residents has been launched alongside a report detailing 12 months’ of community and heritage sector consultation in Medway.
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Experts gather in Medway in drive to transform planning services
More than 170 attendees from 57 councils gathered in Rochester, as Medway played host to the biggest Open Digital Planning event held to-date.
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Summer Reading Challenge celebration
Medway Libraries were delighted to host a prize winners celebration event for all the winners of the Summer Reading Challenge on Friday, 10 October at Chatham Library.
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Children get their Medway Test results
Children and families across Medway will receive their Medway Test results today, Wednesday, 15 October.
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Spook-tacular activities in Medway this October half term
From spooky trails to creepy crafts – there’s a frightfully fun-packed half term on offer in Medway.
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Medway Council receives additional government funding address homelessness and rough sleeping
Medway is set to benefit from the government’s announcement of an £84million boost to tackle rough sleeping and homelessness.
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Celebrating five years of urban improvement and transformation with Medway Development Company
A special celebration saw council representatives, developers and guests come together to mark five years of improvements led by Medway Development Company (MDC).
