High Court clears the way for Chatham Docks redevelopment
What the ruling means for Medway, what’s coming up at Medway council, and everything else you need to know this weekend
Voice of the Opposition
Cllr George Perfect on Medway's finances and the coming budget.
Labour councillors raise red flags over Medway’s Local Plan
Plus Ofsted’s inspection of children’s services and Medway’s on alert Kent’s water network comes under strain
Winter is here
Stuart Bourne on the sights that can still be found in our gardens this time of year
The Christmas lights so rubbish even Medway Council wouldn’t charge for them
Plus council business, planning applications, a £700,000 house behind the walls of Kitchener Barracks, what’s on this week and the weekend’s sport.
Funding boost not enough to stabilise Medway finances
Plus Horsted Valley to become new nature reserve, other Cabinet news, news in brief, and more
“I don’t sit on boards to be important”
What Steven asked Jack Packman, CEO of Medway Voluntary Action
Before we start again
A look back at a year of Local Authority, and what we’re trying to protect
Catching up with our previous guests
Two dozen of our previous interviewees talk about 2025 and what lies ahead for 2026
“The mayoralty has invigorated our marriage”
What Steven asked Councillor Trevor Clarke, the Mayor of Medway
The year in Medway music
Plus keeping Medway history alive, we review Lupen Crook at Three Sheets, and lots more
Voice of the Leader
Medway Council Leader Vince Maple on threats to democracy, local government reorganisation, and the year ahead.