Council Updates
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Council Updates Medway Council Approves Budget Following Recorded Vote
The council sets a balanced budget for the upcoming financial year with government support and planned council tax increases. Medway…
25 February 2026 -
Council Updates Medway Council Members Hold Recorded Vote on Budget Measures
Councillors concluded debate on a significant agenda item and proceeded to a formal recorded vote during Wednesday’s Full Council meeting…
25 February 2026 -
Council Updates Full Council Meeting Adjourned for Comfort Break Following Amendment Vote
Medway Council pauses proceedings after recorded vote on amendment. Medway Council’s Full Council meeting held on Wednesday, 25 February…
25 February 2026 -
Council Updates Councillor Proposes Amendment to Capital and Revenue Budget at Medway Full Council Meeting
Cllr Finch tables amendment to Item 9 during 25 February budget deliberations as council debates 2026/27 financial plans. Medway Council…
25 February 2026 -
Council Updates Medway Council Amendment Vote Defeated at Full Council Meeting
Recorded vote sees amendment rejected during Thursday’s Full Council business. Medway Council held its Full Council meeting on Wednesday…
25 February 2026 -
Council Updates Medway Council Continues Budget and Pay Policy Discussions at Full Council Meeting
Councillors debate key financial decisions as public invited to watch proceedings live. Medway Council’s Full Council meeting continued its…
25 February 2026 -
Council Updates Medway Council Approves 2026/27 Budget Amid Continued Financial Pressures
Council secures government support but faces significant spending challenges in coming years. Medway Council has approved its Capital and…
25 February 2026 -
Council Updates Medway Council Approves Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27
The council sets out its financial management plans for the coming year, including borrowing strategy and investment approach. Medway…
25 February 2026 -
Council Updates Medway Council Confirms Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2026/27
Medway Council has finalised its Council Tax Reduction Scheme, offering support to working age households and pensioners from April 2026…
25 February 2026 -
Council Updates Medway Council Budget Meeting Underway as Councillors Make Key Decisions for 2026/27
Full Council gathers at St George’s Centre to approve budget proposals, set council tax, and elect new civic leadership. Medway Council’s…
25 February 2026 -
Council Updates Traffic Accident Closes Four Elms Roundabout in Wainscott
Emergency services respond to collision at busy Medway junction as motorists urged to seek alternative routes. A traffic accident at Four…
25 February 2026 -
Council Updates Medway Council to Debate £26 Million Budget Challenge Tonight
Councillors will gather to discuss how to tackle the significant financial pressures facing the authority for the next financial year…
25 February 2026