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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.
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.
17 January 2024
Residents and businesses are being asked to give feedback on a strategy for identifying areas at risk of flooding.
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.
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.
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.
13 January 2024
Proposals have been laid out to create a new housing development on land which was once a council’s headquarters.
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.
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.
10 January 2024
A council’s budget will be £1.7 million lower than expected, after details of central government funding have been released.
10 January 2024
A council has confirmed it is looking into a charity’s offer of support for libraries, amid financial difficulties.
05 January 2024
Proposals to turn a vacant bank building into a house of multiple occupancy have been approved with work already underway inside.
04 January 2024
A community hub and library will remain closed for another week due to problems with the heating.
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.
04 January 2024
Some households will have to wait an extra week for their bins to be collected due to issues affecting rubbish crews.
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.
26 December 2023
Councillors have approved plans to redevelop a listed building into a creative hub for a university.
24 December 2023
Councillors have said one of the county’s largest car boot sales can host more events.
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.
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.