News published June 2026
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Heritage projects across Medway receive funding boost
Heritage projects across Medway have been awarded more than £118,000 in grant funding as part of the Medway Heritage Place programme.
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Poetry takes centre stage in Chatham as mobile National Poetry Library arrives
Chatham will welcome a unique national cultural event this summer as the Southbank Centre’s mobile National Poetry Library arrives as part of the nationwide A Poet in Every Port tour.
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Stay cool this summer
With warmer temperatures forecast, a yellow Heat-Health Alert has been issued for the South East, including Medway.
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Calling for urgent action during World Cup as domestic abuse surges when England plays
Every time England plays, people affected by domestic abuse are at risk.
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Medway Local Plan 2041: Consultation on specific supporting evidence-base documents
Following feedback from the appointed Planning Inspectors, who are examining Medway’s Local Plan, we are set to start further consultation on some of the supporting Local Plan documents.
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National initiative to target crime and antisocial behaviour in Chatham
A multi-agency initiative to rejuvenate Chatham has been launched with a proactive operation in the town centre.
