Medway Council4 Jan 2026Accommodation for homeless during cold spellThe "severe weather emergency protocol" is running until Wednesday, Medway Council says. 4 Jan 202615 Dec 2025School traffic fine revoked for inadequate signageMotorists can be fined for driving in designated roads near the start and end of the school day.15 Dec 202515 Dec 2025Decision on plan for 800 homes to go to inspectorThe application is for a new development north of the A289 Wainscott Bypass.15 Dec 20255 Dec 2025Chatham Docks steel firm puts 85 jobs at riskArcelorMittal Kent Wire, based at Chatham Docks, is the largest steel manufacturer in Europe.5 Dec 202526 Nov 2025Next stage of 800-home development approvedThe application for 800 homes in the Capstone Valley had previously been refused by Medway Council.26 Nov 202520 Nov 2025£44m funding approved for new council care homeConservatives say it is unaffordable, but their Labour opponents say the area needs to improve care.20 Nov 202513 Nov 2025School Streets fines are 'unfair', say motoristsA scheme to make streets around schools safer has attracted criticism from some fined motorists.13 Nov 202511 Nov 2025Council debate rules 'could face legal challenge'Reform UK says a rule change proposed by Medway's Labour group could be open to a legal challenge.11 Nov 20257 Nov 2025Flag removal costs the taxpayer over £11,000 A Medway councillor says the outlay is "money well spent" to make communities feel safer.7 Nov 2025...