Medway Council

Council tax could increase to retain city statuses

Canterbury City Council is due to be replaced by a new East Kent authority from 2028.

SE Kitchen will open a third shop, adding to the social enterprise's units in Ashford and Ramsgate.

Residents say rubbish was left for 12 weeks, causing an awful smell and attracting rats and foxes.

A letter was sent to health and social care secretary Yvette Cooper, requesting help to meet costs.

Medway Council says its Crisis and Resilience Fund is to help residents facing sudden income loss.

Cabinet members are due to discuss plans for new traveller pitches at Wigmore Coach Park.

Residents welcome demolition work at a former Chatham school after years of fires and break-ins.

This is part of the Local Government Reorganisation plan to abolish two-tier council structures.

The on-call fire station at Grain, which is operated by part-time firefighters, has been saved.