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Petrol in the post and letters with glass: Councillors detail abuse they face

29 January 2024
Petrol in the post and letters with glass: Councillors detail abuse they face

Councillors from both sides of the political divide have opened up on the more sinister aspects of the abuse and harassment they face regularly.

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20mph zones to hit busy streets

24 January 2024
20mph zones to hit busy streets

Road layout changes are being proposed as part of a new plan aimed at encouraging people to walk or cycle in built-up areas.

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Views sought on council’s four-year plan

24 January 2024
Views sought on council’s four-year plan

A local authority is asking for feedback on a new strategy it has devised to deliver vital services for the community.

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Business park plan for docks lodged but opposition ‘not going away’

23 January 2024
Business park plan for docks lodged but opposition ‘not going away’

Controversial plans to regenerate a working dockside industrial estate into a business and enterprise campus have been submitted.

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Hundreds of flats unveiled as part of new ‘waterside community’

19 January 2024
Hundreds of flats unveiled as part of new ‘waterside community’

A block of new affordable apartments has officially been opened as part of a wider waterfront regeneration project which has courted controversy.

Residents’ views sought on Towns’ flood risk strategy

17 January 2024
Residents’ views sought on Towns’ flood risk strategy

Residents and businesses are being asked to give feedback on a strategy for identifying areas at risk of flooding.

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Car parks sell-off put on hold

17 January 2024
Car parks sell-off put on hold

A council’s decision to sell off two town car parks has been put on hold after opposition councillors called in the decision to be looked at again.

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Quarter of Towns’ residents struggle to read prescription instructions, study shows

17 January 2024
Quarter of Towns’ residents struggle to read prescription instructions, study shows

A new study estimates nearly a quart of of adults in the Medway Towns lack literacy or numeracy skills which are necessary for everyday life.

‘Drop in the ocean’ social care plan not enough, warns council deputy

17 January 2024
‘Drop in the ocean’ social care plan not enough, warns council deputy

A council forced to hire more care worker agency staff while it struggles to retain permanent staff says the government’s plans don’t go far enough.

Lib Dems select General Election candidates in Towns

16 January 2024
Lib Dems select General Election candidates in Towns

With a General Election on the horizon, the Liberal Democrats have announced their three parliamentary candidates for Medway.

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Flood warnings issued along River Medway

15 January 2024
Flood warnings issued along River Medway

The Environment Agency has warned people to stay away from beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths due to high tides this afternoon.

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Lack of progress at scandal-hit youth prison ‘unacceptable’

13 January 2024
Lack of progress at scandal-hit youth prison ‘unacceptable’

A troubled young offenders institution where violence is rife and ‘demoralised’ prison staff are leaving in their droves is under the spotlight again.

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Council weighs up £42m loan to fund homes for the homeless

10 January 2024
Council weighs up £42m loan to fund homes for the homeless

Around 150 properties could be snapped up and used to provide accommodation to those in need to help a cash-strapped council save money on renting.

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‘This goes nowhere near supporting us’

10 January 2024
‘This goes nowhere near supporting us’

A council’s budget will be £1.7 million lower than expected, after details of central government funding have been released.

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Cash-strapped councils offered support to protect library services

10 January 2024
Cash-strapped councils offered support to protect library services

A council has confirmed it is looking into a charity’s offer of support for libraries, amid financial difficulties.

Emergency measures brought in for homeless as snow falls

08 January 2024
Emergency measures brought in for homeless as snow falls

As temperatures drop, people are being reminded how they can get help for someone sleeping rough.

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‘We need to change how people think about us’

22 December 2023
‘We need to change how people think about us’

When it comes to winning votes, Medway Greens say they’re not fighting other parties but people’s misconceptions – and they’re out to change that.

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Council to sell town car parks

21 December 2023
Council to sell town car parks

A council has agreed to sell two of its town car parks for redevelopment.

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‘Shame on you!’

21 December 2023
‘Shame on you!’

A council meeting has been disrupted by Gaza pro-ceasefire protestors, shouting ‘shame on you’ at members.

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‘Early hours Christmas pizza? No thanks’

21 December 2023
‘Early hours Christmas pizza? No thanks’

A takeaway pizza parlour’s application to stay open late has been rejected over fears of public nuisance, possible criminality, and littering.

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