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Is this Kent’s most expensive bus lane?

Is this Kent’s most expensive bus lane?

20 January 2024

A bus lane branded a council “money maker” led to nearly £100,000 in fines in one year, and drivers want it opened up to ease traffic.

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

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

19 January 2024

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

Residents’ views sought on Towns’ flood risk strategy

17 January 2024

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

Car parks sell-off put on hold

17 January 2024

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

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

17 January 2024

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

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

17 January 2024

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.

Plans unveiled for riverside project with homes, cafe and bar

Plans unveiled for riverside project with homes, cafe and bar

13 January 2024

Proposals have been laid out to create a new housing development on land which was once a council’s headquarters.

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

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

13 January 2024

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

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

10 January 2024

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’

‘This goes nowhere near supporting us’

10 January 2024

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

Cash-strapped councils offered support to protect library services

10 January 2024

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

Work starts to turn former bank into 13-bed HMO

Work starts to turn former bank into 13-bed HMO

05 January 2024

Proposals to turn a vacant bank building into a house of multiple occupancy have been approved with work already underway inside.

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Library forced to shut until ‘further notice’

Library forced to shut until ‘further notice’

04 January 2024

A community hub and library will remain closed for another week due to problems with the heating.

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New homes planned on farmland off notorious ‘rat-run’ road

New homes planned on farmland off notorious ‘rat-run’ road

04 January 2024

Residents have voiced their concerns at proposals put forward to erect more than 20 homes off a road notorious for roadworks and traffic problems.

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‘Major disruption’ to bin collections

‘Major disruption’ to bin collections

04 January 2024

Some households will have to wait an extra week for their bins to be collected due to issues affecting rubbish crews.

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Huge housing project planned for former social club site

Huge housing project planned for former social club site

03 January 2024

Plans have been submitted to build more than 130 homes on a new estate which would also feature a cafe and nursery.

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Old police house to be transformed into university hub

Old police house to be transformed into university hub

26 December 2023

Councillors have approved plans to redevelop a listed building into a creative hub for a university.

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Popular boot fair to host more events

Popular boot fair to host more events

24 December 2023

Councillors have said one of the county’s largest car boot sales can host more events.

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Clubbing hotspot to make way for hotel expansion

Clubbing hotspot to make way for hotel expansion

23 December 2023

A hotel looks set to transform the site of its former nightclub – which once hosted stars like Rick Astley and The Prodigy.

‘We need to change how people think about us’

‘We need to change how people think about us’

22 December 2023

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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