“It was essential for the transformation of Chatham”
What Steven asked Luke Bacon, Minister at St Johns Church in Chatham
Latest
Power and procedure at Medway Council
Plus a surge in new HMO applications, a £1.4m Rainham house, next week's council business, what’s on locally and the weekend’s sport
Forthcoming attractions
Stephen Morris examines what 2026 looks like for Medway music
What kind of democracy does Medway want?
Scrutiny, civility, and basic democratic questions are on this week's agenda. Plus a look at NHS waiting lists at Medway.
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
Interview
Catching up with our previous guests
Two dozen of our previous interviewees talk about 2025 and what lies ahead for 2026
Interview
“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
Opinion
Voice of the Leader
Medway Council Leader Vince Maple on threats to democracy, local government reorganisation, and the year ahead.
News
School Streets fine overturned at Medway’s busiest site
Plus prominent Medway flagger jailed, horreno
Interview
“People are always searching for something”
What Steven asked the Philip Hesketh, Dean of Rochester
Antiques star looks for treasures in Chatham
Plus Medway Valley Line recreated for video game, Moot Brew Co showcased in House of Commons, our weekly events guide, and more.
Local Authority has a new home
We’ve moved, but nothing should change for most of you.
Newsletter
Council to tighten controls on HMO hotspots
Plus jobs at risk at Chatham Docks, lots more council news, news in brief, and more
Newsletter
“I did everything I could to get out of Chatham”
What Steven asked musician Pete Molinari
Newsletter
Unbeaten but unspectacular
Plus Humbug, reviews of A Sherlock Carol and the High Span, our weekly events guide, and more
Newsletter
Ambulance service criticised after secret Medway filming
Plus inspection finds Medway A&E still not good enough, councillor allowances admin errors, news in brief, and more