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A council is being warned of bankruptcy in a financial report which says it could face budget shortfalls of almost £40 million within two years.
Medway’s Local Plan opens for consultation today, giving residents a chance to have their say about the future of the area.
Just £178,000 of a £1.6 million grant have been claimed by eligible people in need.
A challenge has been mounted to a controversial red-route traffic management scheme.
Former soldier Ron Sands knows a thing or two about battles which is why people on Hoo have elected him as one of only four independent councillors.
Four years after it was found to be inadequate, a key council department has been graded as good.
After entering politics when she realised she didn’t want to be a vicar, Elizabeth Turpin speaks to our local democracy reporter about her new role.
Council chiefs have admitted it’s going to be difficult to meet huge housing targets set by the government as they look for sites to build houses.
To mark Labour’s first 100 days running Medway, we sat down with council leader Vince Maple to find out what it’s like to be finally in charge.
Motorists will face hefty fines in new no-stopping zones despite a consultation showing more than 60% opposed to the “money-making” plans.
A controversial decision to move another medical service out of the Towns only came to light because of a chance conversation.
Nearly half of surveyed workers at a health trust don’t believe their bosses would address concerns they raise.
It has been revealed plans to introduce fines for motorists stopping in “red-route” areas were designed solely to boost council finances.
A candidate hoping to become one of the Towns’ three MPs has explained how her life has shaped her political beliefs.
He’s 23, ambitious and touted as a future Tory leader, but what makes him tick? Local democracy reporter Robert Boddy spoke with Cllr George Perfect.
The dates of three events where the public can have a look at the proposed plan for a 43 hectare site have been revealed.
A newly-appointed cabinet member has revealed he is looking at becoming an MP at the next general election.
