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Robert Boddy, Local Democracy Reporter

Council-run care home could begin construction next year

11 February 2025
Council-run care home could begin construction next year

Plans to set up a council-run care home have progressed to the next stage - with a target of next year for construction.

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Budget outcry over councillor discounts and council tax hike

10 February 2025
Budget outcry over councillor discounts and council tax hike

Plans to hike council tax and charge more for parking, among other changes, have left some “completely shocked”.

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Shop’s alcohol licence suspended after ‘serious crime and disorder’

08 February 2025
Shop’s alcohol licence suspended after ‘serious crime and disorder’

A convenience store has had its alcohol licence suspended with immediate effect following a request from police.

‘Difficult decisions’ as parking charges and leisure centre fees to rise

07 February 2025
‘Difficult decisions’ as parking charges and leisure centre fees to rise

Increasing how much it costs to park and use leisure centres are among the measures a council is proposing to plug an £18.5 million gap in its budget.

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Reform win two seats in by-election as Labour regain one

07 February 2025
Reform win two seats in by-election as Labour regain one

Reform UK have won two seats on Medway Council for the first time and Labour have regained one after voters went to the polls.

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Cash-strapped council still predicted to overspend by £8m

06 February 2025
Cash-strapped council still predicted to overspend by £8m

A Kent council has reduced its predicted overspend to £8.4 million but has limited time to balance its books.

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Polls open for three by-elections

06 February 2025
Polls open for three by-elections

Polling stations are now open to elect three councillors.

Former Go Outdoors demolition plans unveiled

03 February 2025
Former Go Outdoors demolition plans unveiled

A giant town centre building that was once home to the outdoor sports retailer and has been vacant since 2020 is to be demolished.

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Off-licence and flats plan for former NatWest bank

01 February 2025
Off-licence and flats plan for former NatWest bank

A high street building that was once home to a bank which closed last year could become an off-licence and five flats.

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Public divided over fifth city status bid

29 January 2025
Public divided over fifth city status bid

As a council launches another bid at city status, we find out if it’s something the public really want to happen.

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‘I’m really unhappy:’ Motion calling for business to end ‘business relationship’ with Israel defeated

27 January 2025
‘I’m really unhappy:’ Motion calling for business to end ‘business relationship’ with Israel defeated

A motion calling for a council to put pressure on the government and a major Kent business over the Gaza conflict has been overwhelmingly rejected.

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Motion asking ‘to save docks’ potentially ‘unlawful’ warns council legal chief

27 January 2025
Motion asking ‘to save docks’ potentially ‘unlawful’ warns council legal chief

A council meeting was brought to an abrupt pause after officers had to step in to warn councillors against approving a potentially unlawful motion.

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‘Not this again’: Medway makes fifth bid for city status - but does anyone want it?

24 January 2025
‘Not this again’: Medway makes fifth bid for city status - but does anyone want it?

A council has submitted a formal request to the government to be afforded city status - but some say the public should decide if they really want it.

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‘Where’s the detail?’ Sailing club concerns over place in homes plan for landmark site

24 January 2025
‘Where’s the detail?’ Sailing club concerns over place in homes plan for landmark site

Views are being sought on proposals for 500 homes, a new supermarket and a retirement living complex on a large former gas works and waterfront site.

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Alcohol licence for shop rejected due to street drinking in area

22 January 2025
Alcohol licence for shop rejected due to street drinking in area

An application to sell alcohol in an area plagued by alcohol-related crime has been rejected.

Roundabout revamp mooted to ease ‘traffic woes’ near proposed 800-home development

20 January 2025
Roundabout revamp mooted to ease ‘traffic woes’ near proposed 800-home development

Plans have been submitted for hundreds of new homes, a primary school and a community centre near an oft-gridlocked road junction.

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‘There’s human poo in flowerbeds - we can’t have another shop selling alcohol’

20 January 2025
‘There’s human poo in flowerbeds - we can’t have another shop selling alcohol’

Police have objected to a town centre shop selling alcohol because of crime and anti-social behaviour, including flowerbeds being used as toilets.

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Plans approved for timber yard as part of 600-home development

16 January 2025
Plans approved for timber yard as part of 600-home development

Plans have been approved for a former family-run timber yard which closed after almost 100 years of trading.

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This is when 17 new traffic cameras will be switched on in Medway

15 January 2025
This is when 17 new traffic cameras will be switched on in Medway

New automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras are set to go live to enforce traffic restrictions such as no right-hand turns and no entry.

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Candidates for by-elections published following three resignations

13 January 2025
Candidates for by-elections published following three resignations

The candidate list for by-elections taking place next month has been published.

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