News
Medway’s hidden First World War ship faces uncertain future
The campaign to save HMS Saxifrage, plus care home for Innovation Park site, active travel proposals and a busy events weekend
Latest
Opinion
Voice of the Leader
Medway Council leader Vince Maple on the Labour Party leadership, local government reorganisation, and Medway's charities
News
Five theories of local politics
A rural by-election becomes a test of old loyalties, new momentum and tactical voting
Culture
The June Culture Review
Nigel Kennedy, IntraFest, Rainham Poetry Festival, food and drink reviews, and more
Interview
“I decided I'm going to be a painter and that's it”
What Steven asked artist Simon Mills
News
Councillors halt consultation on Grain and Cliffe fire station closures
Plus Innovation Park, planning latest, Dickens’ chalet, and IntraFest
News
Does Medway exist?
Medway was created after a bitter 1990s battle over whether the towns were one place at all. Nearly 30 years later, that argument is back.
Interview
“I hate having to do what anybody else has ever done”
What Steven asked Bronach Rae, collage artist and bodhrán player
News
Rochester and Strood MP takes on assisted dying battle
A Westminster fight with a Medway front line, plus by-election candidates, planning applications, weekend events, and more
Why we’re talking about money this week
If Local Authority helps you understand Medway, this is a good week to support it
News
He defected to Reform. Eight months later, he wants out
A prominent local recruit leaves Reform with questions about what the party is becoming
No news is bad news
Local Authority will host an Open Newsroom at Sun Pier House in Chatham on Friday as part of Indie News Week. The event will give readers and residents the chance to meet the team, ask questions, suggest stories, and discuss the issues affecting their part of Medway. Indie News Week