Medway Council22 hrs ago'Social supermarket' to take over vacant shopSE Kitchen will open a third shop, adding to the social enterprise's units in Ashford and Ramsgate.22 hrs ago18 Aug 2026Uncollected bins leave stench at flats in heatwaveResidents say rubbish was left for 12 weeks, causing an awful smell and attracting rats and foxes.18 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Council asks government for social care supportA letter was sent to health and social care secretary Yvette Cooper, requesting help to meet costs.12 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Council's £1m fund for cash-strapped residentsMedway Council says its Crisis and Resilience Fund is to help residents facing sudden income loss.5 Aug 20264 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 2026...
