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A person on a red quadbike kicking up dust around the vehicle.

Nuisance motorbikes turning town into 'Wild West'

Antisocial riders continue to gather in Chatham despite police and council action, residents say.

A building with a walkway covered by a blue entrance sign which reads 'Welcome to Medway Council'

Public to directly question cabinet for first time

The change is being implemented at Medway Council for a six-month trial period.

A building with a gantry over the front entrance. The gantry has a blue sign reading "Welcome to Medway Council" on it.

Staff turnover fears despite improved child service

Medway Council's children's services improved having previously been rated "inadequate" in 2019.

A brown garden waste bin sits in a garden. A green hose pipe lies on the grass around it as well as a garden fork.

Fees start for extra garden waste pick-ups

Medway residents must now pay for regular extra garden waste collections.

A large vessel docked at a quayside at Chatham Docks. The water in the harbour, which is surrounded by commercial buildings and blocks of flats, appears still.

Consultation expected on draft plan for Medway

Local plans typically last 15 years but Medway Council last approved one in 2003.

Computer-generated imagery from an aerial view of the new development plans being reviewed by Medway Council. High-rise apartment complexes like the waterfront to the north. A supermarket and car park can be seen to the southeast. A South Gas Network building and retirement facilities make up the south and southwest of the design.

Plans for homes at sailing club site submitted

Developers have plans for about 500 flats in Gillingham plus the relocation of the sailing club.

A building with a walkway covered by a blue entrance sign which reads 'Welcome to Medway Council'

Reorganisation plans feedback 'positive' - councils

Kent County Council and Medway Council say they received feedback on their reorganisation plans.

Rochester High Street on a sunny day, with many people walking along streets lined with historic brown and red brick buildings.

Views of Medway's children and young people sought

The council says it will use the feedback on growing up in the area to help shape future decisions.

An outdoor swimming pool on a sunny day

Historic lido open for summer after £250k refurb

The Strand now features a children's splash zone with 30 sensor-activated water jets.