Archive - Local Authority

June 2025

“I wanted to actually do something worthwhile”

What Steven asked Cllr Eddie Peake, Labour Group Whip and councillor for Wayfield and Weeds Wood

Jun 29 •

Medway Council approves Local Plan for first time since 2003

Plus Illustrated Lives exhibition, Poetry in the garden, library news, our weekly events guide, and more

Jun 27 •

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We might actually get a Local Plan

No, really, we might

Jun 24 •

“There is a huge amount of value in the work that musicians do”

What Steven asked Janet Fischer, Chief Executive of Live Music Now and co-Chair of the Intra Community Trust.

Jun 22 •

Medway’s Superstars

Plus Anchored at LV21, new Medway film club, Common Ground exhibition, we review Thai Four Two, our weekly event guide, and more

Jun 20 •

Voice of the Leader

Medway Council Leader Vince Maple on transparency, Kent's new Reform administration, and upcoming summer events

Jun 19

Budgens comes (back) to Medway

Plus Medway figures get gongs, the elephant in the garden, news in brief, and more

Jun 17 •

“My 15 minutes of fame were really uncomfortable for me”

What Steven asked Stel Pavlou, author, presenter, and screenwriter

Jun 15 •

Bands come together for Medway Foodbank

Plus Medway artist illustrated David Lynch analysis, Independent Bookshop Week, we review Sotto Lounge, our weekly events guide, and more

Jun 13 •

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