Medway Council - Service Updates And Information

Loads of fantastic events for you to come and enjoy at the free Focus On Festival at Hook Meadow,Walderslade today. Four day old chicks in the mini farm, wall climbing, arts and crafts, football, dance demos, Juke Boxers and fab extreme skateboarding and cycling demos . And cake, lots of lovely WI cake. Come on down and Jin the fun

Head down to our Focus On event at Hook Meadow (opposite Poachers Pocket) today from 10.30am for a fun filled day of have-a-go activities, live music, library events, refreshment stalls, free dog chipping, a mini farm, workshops plus lots more. Taking place until 4.30pm. Everyone welcome.
There is no on-site parking, for more information visit http://www.medway.gov.uk/focuson

Let us know your views about Medway's Rights of Way. We are producing a new Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) to replace the existing plan which is now over ten years old. An important part of this update is to get the views of people who use the rights of way network. To take part visit http://socsi.in/u42g4

#Jobdone following reports of fly-tipped rubbish in Rochester Street, #Chatham, we visited the area and removed it. Fly-tipping is not tolerated in #Medway & anyone found doing so will be prosecuted. To report fly-tipping, visit: http://socsi.in/1PxIi

Our Focus On community event takes place tomorrow (Sat, 1 Sept) from 10.30am to 4.30pm at Hook Meadow recreation ground (opposite Poachers Pocket). Come along and get involved in the many activities we have on offer:
• Mini farm (10.30am to 12noon, 12.45pm to 2.15pm, 3pm to 4.30pm) • Yoga taster sessions (30/40 minute sessions at 11.45am and 2pm) • Live music including performances from The Juke Boxes (11am, 1pm and 3pm)... • Roaming entertainment (11.30am, 2pm, 3.30pm) • Have-a-go tag archery (available all day) • Library activities (available all day) • Pop-up tennis (available all day) • Free dog chipping (available all day) • Team extreme - demonstrations in inline skates, scooters, skateboards and BMX (available all day) • Live music from Walderslade Community Choir • 50 plus keep fit workshops (12.30pm and 2.45pm) • Dance displays from The Anderson School of Dance (20/30 minute displays at 11am and 3.15pm) • Dream Academy workshop session including dance, drama and singing (3.15pm) • Refreshment stalls
Please note there is no on-site parking. Disabled parking will be located at Greenacre Academy on a first come first served basis. Find out more at http://www.medway.gov.uk/focuson
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Congratulations to Ann & Derek Holden on winning the Medway Blossoms garden competition 2018. They have won a £100 Garden Centre voucher to keep their garden looking beautiful this autumn. Patricia Iles, from Rochester came second and Bob Archer, from Strood, claimed third prize. Paula Tumber, from Chatham took home the people’s choice winner.
Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s competition and we're pleased to recognise residents who spend time keeping their gardens looking clean and tidy.
For more information, visit: http://socsi.in/dQu80

As it's fact Friday and the last day of August, we thought we'd let you know, Medway Highways Top 10 subject enquiries, received throughout the month.

Our Medway Highways team have had a busy August! Throughout the month, they’ve fixed 172 footway defects, 184 carriageway defects, replaced 26 Street Nameplates, installed 19 new vehicle crossings and repaired 78 gullies.
That’s without including lining works, street furniture installations, the scheme works and street lighting.

Just under a week to go to give your views on our Housing Strategy 2018-2022. Give us your feedback to see if we’re on the right path. Read the latest draft strategy @ http://socsi.in/edD3L and then complete our survey @ http://socsi.in/Bx3CK

Don't miss your chance to meet top selling authors, next week at Chatham Library, at the fourth of our 'Murder in the Library' series.....

TRAFFIC: One lane is blocked on the A2 New Road, #Rochester, heading towards #Strood, near the junction with Star Hill. Motorists are advised to allow extra time for your journey.

Medway Council supports the future of business in Medway. Providing investment in infrastructure, skills and training and environment to help businesses to grow. Medway a great place to live, work, learn and visit.
Visit our stand at Kent B2B event this September

Twydall Community Wardens will soon be holding drop in sessions for residents, visitors and business to have a chat about their local area. The sessions will be held every 1st Thursday of the month, from 2pm to 3pm at Twydall Community Hub. Come along to the first session, which will take place on Thursday, 6 September at 2pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

#Jobdone following reports of fly-tipped rubbish in Shawstead Road, #Chatham, we visited the area and removed it. Fly-tipping is not tolerated in #Medway & anyone found doing so will be prosecuted. To report fly-tipping, visit: http://socsi.in/VB4Xv

Healthy Pregnancy = a happy baby. A Better Medway are running a ‘Blooming Bumps’ programme over eight weeks, covering a range of topics to help mums bond with their baby. This includes managing stress and anxiety, nutrition for pregnancy, infant feeding plus advice and demonstrations on caring for your baby, including first aid techniques. The groups are FREE and start from this Tuesday at 9.30am - 11.30am at the following:
Tuesday, 4 September: The Sunlight Centre, Gillingha...m. Wednesday, 12 September: All Saints Community Centre, Luton
Give you and your baby the best start in life – find out more and contact our Advice Centre on 0800 234 6805
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Two men have been ordered to pay thousands of pounds for hindering fly-tipping investigations. For more information, visit: http://socsi.in/s6cKS

TRAFFIC: There is currently slow moving traffic on the A2 Watling Street heading towards #Chatham, near the junction with the Will Adams Roundabout, following an earlier crash