News published November 2025
-
Kent’s council leaders issue devolution desert warning
All 14 of Kent and Medway’s council leaders have put their political differences to one side to urge the government to deliver devolution for the county and avoid it becoming a ‘devolution desert’.
-
Medway Council submits final proposal for local government for Kent and Medway
Medway Council’s proposal for Local Government Reorganisation for Kent and Medway has been submitted to the government today (Friday, 28 November).
-
Medway to benefit from Sport England’s Place Partnership Investment
Active Kent & Medway has received additional funding from Sport England on behalf of Medway and Swale.
-
Grants of up to £30,000 available for heritage projects in Medway
Grant funding is being made available to support heritage projects across Medway as part of the Medway Heritage Place project, in partnership with The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
-
Historic Chatham church reopens for the community
The grade II* listed St John’s Chatham, has reopened its doors to the community after an extensive 2-year renovation programme.
-
Medway schools celebrate active travel success
A Medway school has achieved national recognition for its commitment to active travel.
-
Update on the improvement works to Chatham Waterfront Bus Station
The first phase of the improvement works are set to complete this week, with Platforms A1 to A4 set to reopen from Saturday, 22 November.
-
Medway council urges local residents to help fight fly-tipping
Medway Council has teamed up with Keep Britain Tidy for ‘Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight’, a new campaign to crack down on rogue ‘white van’ operators and protect communities from waste crime.
-
Special event will showcase support for carers in Medway
Calling all carers… and yes that means you too, if you look after a family member or friend!
-
Medway leadership visits NeuConnect’s Converter Station site to see progress on £2.4billion energy link
Local leaders toured the Isle of Grain site as NeuConnect continues to make good construction progress on the first GB-Germany electricity link.
