Medway Council16 hrs agoCouncil asks government for social care supportA letter was sent to health and social care secretary Yvette Cooper, requesting help to meet costs.16 hrs ago8 days agoCouncil's £1m fund for cash-strapped residentsMedway Council says its Crisis and Resilience Fund is to help residents facing sudden income loss.8 days ago4 Aug 2026Council to consider £2.7m traveller site planCabinet members are due to discuss plans for new traveller pitches at Wigmore Coach Park.4 Aug 20263 Aug 2026Demolition starts at derelict former schoolResidents welcome demolition work at a former Chatham school after years of fires and break-ins.3 Aug 202616 Jul 2026Four new councils confirmed for Kent and MedwayThis is part of the Local Government Reorganisation plan to abolish two-tier council structures.16 Jul 20269 Jul 2026Threatened Hoo Peninsula fire station given reprieveThe on-call fire station at Grain, which is operated by part-time firefighters, has been saved.9 Jul 20264 Jul 2026Council unveils plans for £44m care homePlans are submitted for the 80-bed facility with 11 adult social care units in the innovation park. 4 Jul 202630 Jun 2026Scheme for 150 new homes recommended for refusalThe developer proposes to build the homes on a site of several historic buildings in Rainham.30 Jun 202623 Jun 2026Charles Dickens chalet gets £240k repair grantThe Grade I listed building is more than 160-years-old and in fragile condition, Medway Council says.23 Jun 2026...
