News
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.
Latest
News
Funding boost not enough to stabilise Medway finances
Plus Horsted Valley to become new nature reserve, other Cabinet news, news in brief, and more
Interview
“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.