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Major events and services face cuts as council slashes funding

17 November 2023
Major events and services face cuts as council slashes funding

Popular annual events and key community services are facing cutbacks in support as a council aims to plug a £12m hole in its finances.

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Lib Dems aiming to find way back onto council

16 November 2023
Lib Dems aiming to find way back onto council

They may have no councillors at all but the Lib Dems certainly have high hopes in Medway, as Robert Boddy found out.

Council’s projected overspend reduced to £12m

13 November 2023
Council’s projected overspend reduced to £12m

A council in financial turmoil has significantly reduced its money worries – but still has a steep hill to climb.

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600 million litres of sewage may have been spilt in Medway

02 November 2023
600 million litres of sewage may have been spilt in Medway

Medway had the second-highest number of sewage overflows and the 13th greatest number of hours of spillages in the whole south east of England.

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Chance to have say on future look of town

02 November 2023
Chance to have say on future look of town

People are to be encouraged to have their say on how Chatham town centre should look in the future.

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Council spends millions on agency staff

31 October 2023
Council spends millions on agency staff

A council has spent £13m on temporary workers in just six months, as it struggles to attract and retain full-time staff.

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Council offices closed down over roof fears

30 October 2023
Council offices closed down over roof fears

A council’s headquarters has been closed after RAAC was found in its roof.

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‘I believe that us young people really can make a difference’

27 October 2023
‘I believe that us young people really can make a difference’

A youth council member with eyes on a potential future political career has spoken about how young people really can play an important role.

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New plans to avoid repeating Katherine Jenkins concert debacle

27 October 2023
New plans to avoid repeating Katherine Jenkins concert debacle

Plans for a four-day music festival have been re-launched after they fell apart earlier this year.

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Last chance to have say on Towns’ blueprint

25 October 2023
Last chance to have say on Towns’ blueprint

Residents are being urged to have their say on the future of developments taking place in their town as part of its proposed Local Plan.

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Thousands of pounds still available from crisis fund

25 October 2023
Thousands of pounds still available from crisis fund

A pot of cash to help families struggling to pay bills has barely been touched – and could go back to the government if people don’t apply.

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‘Wall of admin’ warning over outdoor events policy

25 October 2023
‘Wall of admin’ warning over outdoor events policy

A new policy covering outdoor events and how they are planned and paid for has been approved by a local authority, despite reservations.

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History made as NHS given top civic honour

25 October 2023
History made as NHS given top civic honour

A council has marked the NHS's 75th anniversary by giving staff a top honour – the first time a non-military organisation has received the award.

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Area could become World Heritage Site

24 October 2023
Area could become World Heritage Site

Parts of Medway have been included in a bid to join worldwide landmarks such as the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon.

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Council to write to Chancellor in bid to avoid bankruptcy

23 October 2023
Council to write to Chancellor in bid to avoid bankruptcy

Jeremy Hunt will receive a letter asking for financial support in next month's Autumn Statement as a council aims to plug its £17 million budget gap.

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Council backs move to take on ‘boy racers’ in Towns

20 October 2023
Council backs move to take on ‘boy racers’ in Towns

A move to give police more powers to tackle boy racers has won the approval of the whole council.

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All taxis to offer card payments over safety fears

20 October 2023
All taxis to offer card payments over safety fears

All taxis will be required to offer card payments after concerns about young women being stranded.

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Attempt to scupper £800k red-route plan fails

19 October 2023
Attempt to scupper £800k red-route plan fails

A bid to stop a controversial traffic scheme being introduced has ended in failure.

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Health boss called back before committee over concerns

18 October 2023
Health boss called back before committee over concerns

A mental health trust boss returned before a council committee to give an updated strategy on how his service would improve after major criticism.

Big plans for town’s Xmas lights as fundraiser smashes target

17 October 2023
Big plans for town’s Xmas lights as fundraiser smashes target

A community fundraiser for Christmas lights has increased its goal for the second time after residents donated in droves.

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