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Car parks sell-off put on hold
17 January 2024A 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.
Quarter of Towns’ residents struggle to read prescription instructions, study shows
17 January 2024A 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
17 January 2024A 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
13 January 2024Proposals have been laid out to create a new housing development on land which was once a council’s headquarters.
Lack of progress at scandal-hit youth prison ‘unacceptable’
13 January 2024A troubled young offenders institution where violence is rife and ‘demoralised’ prison staff are leaving in their droves is under the spotlight again.
Council weighs up £42m loan to fund homes for the homeless
10 January 2024Around 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.
‘This goes nowhere near supporting us’
10 January 2024A council’s budget will be £1.7 million lower than expected, after details of central government funding have been released.
Cash-strapped councils offered support to protect library services
10 January 2024A 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
05 January 2024Proposals to turn a vacant bank building into a house of multiple occupancy have been approved with work already underway inside.
Library forced to shut until ‘further notice’
04 January 2024A community hub and library will remain closed for another week due to problems with the heating.
New homes planned on farmland off notorious ‘rat-run’ road
04 January 2024Residents have voiced their concerns at proposals put forward to erect more than 20 homes off a road notorious for roadworks and traffic problems.
‘Major disruption’ to bin collections
04 January 2024Some households will have to wait an extra week for their bins to be collected due to issues affecting rubbish crews.
Huge housing project planned for former social club site
03 January 2024Plans have been submitted to build more than 130 homes on a new estate which would also feature a cafe and nursery.
Old police house to be transformed into university hub
26 December 2023Councillors have approved plans to redevelop a listed building into a creative hub for a university.
Popular boot fair to host more events
24 December 2023Councillors have said one of the county’s largest car boot sales can host more events.
Clubbing hotspot to make way for hotel expansion
23 December 2023A 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’
22 December 2023When 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.
Help is at hand for Christmas stress this festive season
22 December 2023People stressed out by the pressures and money worries Christmas can bring are being urged to seek help.
‘Come here and discuss it’: Council leader hits back at Michael Gove’s stinging criticism
21 December 2023A council branded one of the worst in the country for planning its blueprint has hit back at a government minister who threatened to intervene.
Council to sell town car parks
21 December 2023A council has agreed to sell two of its town car parks for redevelopment.
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