You may be interested to know that Medway Council is consulting on a new Local Plan. The new Local Plan will guide the development and use of land in Medway up to 2041 and address the needs of our growing population. Chapter 10 covers Health, Communities and Infrastructure, including open space.. Medway Council is seeking … Continue reading Medway Open Space Assessment
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Medway Heritage Place project
In November 2023, The National Lottery Heritage Fund named Medway as one of 9 places who will benefit from £200 million of investment as part of their 'Heritage Places' initiative. The Medway Heritage Place programme will use heritage to build pride in place, inspire local communities and power regeneration. As part of the initial project phase, … Continue reading Medway Heritage Place project
National Nature Reserve (NNR) Questionnaire
Some of the best sites for wildlife in North Kent are coming together to propose a new Partnership National Nature Reserve (NNR) located between Medway and Gravesend.As part of our planning for the area, we want to know your thoughts about the area, and what you want to see in the future of these sites … Continue reading National Nature Reserve (NNR) Questionnaire
Volunteer Orchard Task Day at Hillyfields Community Park Orchard: Thu 1 Feb 2024
Join us at Hillyfields Community Park Orchard for a Volunteer Task Day to include vegetation clearance and dead hedging. Equipment provided or bring your own secateurs, please bring own gloves, strong footwear and wear old clothing. Meet at the Roseberry Road entrance by the Orchard (Top tier of the park). Hillyfields Community Park Orchard, ME7 … Continue reading Volunteer Orchard Task Day at Hillyfields Community Park Orchard: Thu 1 Feb 2024
Rochester Trail opens
The new Rochester Trail, which has been made possible with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, was officially opened in the Vines Gardens by the Mayor of Medway, Cllr Nina Gurung, on a bright and sunny November morning. After cutting a the ribbon and declaring the Trail open, the Mayor, together with a group … Continue reading Rochester Trail opens
Medway Urban Greenspaces Forum 