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(NORTHCOTE ROAD, STROOD)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026
Notice is hereby given that Medway Council intend to make an Order the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary prohibitions or restrictions on traffic To enable mains fitting repair works to be carried out.
Northcote Road, Strood - to be closed to all vehicular traffic at its junction with Cuxton Road / Darnley Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Darnley Road, Bligh Way, Park Fields, A2 Watling Street, A2 London Road and return.
This Order will come into force on Tuesday, 7 April 2026 and will be valid for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner.
The works are due to commence on or after Tuesday, 7 April 2026 and are programmed for completion within 4 days. The Order will be effective only when the appropriate signs are being displayed.
If you wish to discuss a perceived difficulty or require further information please contact Medway Council, Regeneration, Culture, and Environment, Front Line Services (01634 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk
Adam Bryan
Director of Place
Thursday, 5 March 2026
(PROSPECT AVENUE, STROOD)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026
Notice is hereby given that Medway Council intend to make an Order the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary prohibitions or restrictions on traffic To enable mains fitting repair works to be carried out.
Prospect Avenue, Strood - to be closed to all vehicular traffic at its junction with Mill Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Mill Road, Ravensworth Avenue, Windmill Street, B2000 Bill Street Road, Prospect Avenue and return.
This Order will come into force on Tuesday, 7 April 2026 and will be valid for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The works are due to commence on or after Tuesday, 7 April 2026 and are programmed for completion within 4 days. The Order will be effective only when the appropriate signs are being displayed.
If you wish to discuss a perceived difficulty or require further information please contact Medway Council, Regeneration, Culture, and Environment, Front Line Services (01634 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk
Adam Bryan
Director of Place
Thursday, 5 March 2026
(BUSH ROAD, CUXTON)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026
Notice is hereby given that Medway Council intend to make an Order the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary prohibitions or restrictions on traffic To enable works to locate supply.
Bush Road, Cuxton - to be closed to all vehicular traffic across the frontage of 168 Bush Road. An alternative route will be available via Bush Road, Rochester Road, Formby Road, Halling By-Pass, Holborough Road, Snodland By-Pass, Malling Road, Castle Way, Leybourne By-Pass, Ashton Way, London Road, Wrotham Heath Roundabout, London Road, Gravesend Road, Harvel Road, Leywood Road, Strawberry Hill, Dean Road, Luddesdown Road, Warren Road, Bush Road and return. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected.
This Order will come into force on Wednesday, 8 April 2026 and will be valid for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The works are due to commence on or after 8 April, and are programmed for completion within 3 days. The Order will be effective only when the appropriate signs are being displayed.
If you wish to discuss a perceived difficulty or require further information please contact Medway Council, Regeneration, Culture, and Environment, Front Line Services (01634 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk
Adam Bryan
Director of Place
Thursday, 5 March 2026
NOTICE OF COUNCIL TAX FOR 2026/2027
Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 Medway Council made the following determinations:
As required by Section 38(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (the Act) and in accordance with Section 30 of the Act, the amounts of the council tax for each category of dwelling in its area for the financial year beginning 1 April 2026 were set.
The total tax includes the amounts being collected for Kent Fire and Rescue Service, Kent Police and Crime Commissioner and individual parish councils applicable within the area. The total amounts payable for properties in each of the valuation bands are shown here:
Phil Watts
Chief Operating Officer
Thursday, 5 March 2026
| Council Tax Schedule 2026/27 | Band A (£) | Band B (£) | Band C (£) | Band D (£) | Band E (£) | Band F (£) | Band G (£) | Band H (£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allhallows | 1,675.70 | 1,954.99 | 2,234.27 | 2,513.56 | 3,072.13 | 3,630.69 | 4,189.26 | 5,027.12 |
| Cliffe and Cliffe Woods | 1,575.56 | 1,838.16 | 2,100.75 | 2,363.35 | 2,888.54 | 3,413.72 | 3,938.91 | 4,726.70 |
| Cooling | 1,592.35 | 1,857.74 | 2,123.14 | 2,388.53 | 2,919.32 | 3,450.09 | 3,980.88 | 4,777.06 |
| Cuxton | 1,589.64 | 1,854.58 | 2,119.52 | 2,384.46 | 2,914.34 | 3,444.21 | 3,974.10 | 4,768.92 |
| Frindsbury Extra | 1,571.34 | 1,833.24 | 2,095.13 | 2,357.02 | 2,880.80 | 3,404.58 | 3,928.36 | 4,714.04 |
| Halling | 1,572.51 | 1,834.60 | 2,096.68 | 2,358.77 | 2,882.94 | 3,407.11 | 3,931.28 | 4,717.54 |
| High Halstow | 1,614.92 | 1,884.07 | 2,153.23 | 2,422.38 | 2,960.69 | 3,498.99 | 4,037.30 | 4,844.76 |
| Hoo St Werburgh and Chattenden | 1,576.67 | 1,839.45 | 2,102.23 | 2,365.01 | 2,890.57 | 3,416.12 | 3,941.68 | 4,730.02 |
| St James, Isle of Grain | 1,678.13 | 1,957.82 | 2,237.51 | 2,517.20 | 3,076.58 | 3,635.95 | 4,195.33 | 5,034.40 |
| St. Mary Hoo | 1,684.10 | 1,964.79 | 2,245.47 | 2,526.16 | 3,087.53 | 3,648.89 | 4,210.26 | 5,052.32 |
| Stoke | 1,638.76 | 1,911.88 | 2,185.01 | 2,458.14 | 3,004.40 | 3,550.64 | 4,096.90 | 4,916.28 |
| All other parts of Medway | 1,546.19 | 1,803.89 | 2,061.59 | 2,319.29 | 2,834.69 | 3,350.08 | 3,865.48 | 4,638.58 |
NOTICE OF PROPOSAL
MEDWAY COUNCIL (CHATHAM)
(WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTIONS)
(AMENDMENT NO.38) ORDER 2026
Allen Cl, Campion Cl, Diana Rd, Ewart Rd, Fanconi Rd, Hopewell Dr, King George Rd, Mayweed Rd, Merton Cl, Rowan Lea, Sandpiper Rd, Savage Rd, Setford Rd, Silverweed Rd, Stanley Rd, The Shoreway, Turnstone Rd, Waterfront Way, Westview, Wyles Rd
Notice is hereby given that Medway Council proposes to make the above-mentioned Order under sections 1, 2, 4. 32, 35 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended. The general effect of the Amendment Order will be to introduce lengths of ‘no waiting’ (double yellow lines) in the roads below within Chatham, except where otherwise stated:
1) Allen Close – (a) South-west side, 6.4m north-westwards from Stanley Rd, side of No.3, (b) North-east side, 3m north-westwards from Stanley Rd;
2) Campion Close – North-west side, a 3.3m extension south-westwards from King George Rd up to No.14’s dropped kerb (across the end of the pedestrian footpath between 12-14);
3) Diana Road – (a) North-west side, a 16.9m extension south-westwards from the bend, past Ruth Street dropped kerb access, (b) South-east side, a 21m extension south-westwards from the bend, past Ruth Street junction;
4) Ewart Road – both sides, 4m southwards from Wyles Road junction;
5) Fanconi Road – (a) North side, 3.4m westwards and 6.9m eastwards of the access road by No.15, (b) North-west side, 7.5m south-westwards and 10.7m north-eastwards of Savage Road junction, (c) South-east side, a total 50.3m from the side of No.8 north-eastwards adjacent to the green up to the side of No.32; (d) South-west and North-east sides, (i) 5.7m and 5m adjacent to No.8 and (ii) 4.2m and 4.7m up to No.32’s dropped kerb;
6) Hopewell Drive - (a) North-west side, a total 46.5m length, extending 10m either side of the access points to No.92-94 and No.96, (b) All sides at the south-western end, a total 46.1m length extending past the access points of Nos.96a and No.113;
7) King George Road – South-east side, 10m north-eastwards and 10m south-westwards from Mayweed Avenue junction;
8) Mayweed Avenue – (a) North-east side, 10.6m south-eastwards from King George Road junction, (b) South-west side, 11m south-eastwards from King George Road junction;
9) Merton Close - South-east side including the turning head, a total 30.8m length outside Nos.20 (part) to 24 (part);
10) Rowan Lea – North-west side, a 33.1m extension south-westwards on the bend outside Nos.2-8 up to the dropped kerb for the parking area;
11) Sandpiper Road – (a) North side, 16.4m eastwards from Turnstone Road, (b) South side, 12.9m eastwards from Turnstone Road;
12) Savage Road – (a) North-east side, 8.5m north-westwards from Fanconi Road, (b) South-west side, 6.6m north-westwards from Fanconi Road;
13) Setford Road – (a) West side, 6.6m northwards from Stanley Rd, (b) East side, 5.4m northwards from Stanley Rd;
14) The Shoreway - East side, 14.2m at the eastern end, continuing southwards past No.1 Westview;
15) Silverweed Road – South-west side, 8m loading bay operating 9.30am – 4.30pm, for access to The Net Community Hub;
16) Stanley Road – (a) North-west side, 6.2m south-westwards and 4.1m north-eastwards from Allen Close, (b) North side, 6m westwards and 5m eastwards from Setford Rd;
17) Turnstone Road – North-east side, 6.8m north-westwards and 32.8m southwards from Sandpiper Rd, to join existing lines north of Dotterel Close;
18) Waterfront Way – Both sides, extend the waiting restriction between Railway St and Medway St; no additional markings to install due to the ‘no stopping’ zig zags, bus stop markings etc. in place;
19) Westview – East side, 14.2m southwards from The Shoreway up to the drain cover outside No.3;
20) Wyles Road – South side, 5m westwards and 5m eastwards from Ewart Rd junction;
Any representations about the proposed Order should be sent in writing by email to TROconsult@medway.gov.uk or by post to “Parking Design team” at the address specified in the paragraph below by Friday, 27 March 2026, stating name, address and grounds for objection, support or otherwise.
Copies of the Order, plans and of other documents giving more detailed particulars of the Order can be inspected at the front reception, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR during normal office hours on Mondays to Fridays inclusive, except for public holidays. Electronic copies of the documents can be requested by email to TROconsult@medway.gov.uk on the understanding that requests may take up to 5 working days to be processed.
Adam Bryan
Director of Place
Thursday, 5 March 2026
(BORSTAL ROAD, ROCHESTER)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026
Notice is hereby given that Medway Council have made an Order the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary prohibitions or restrictions on traffic to allow pole installation works.
Borstal Road, Rochester - to be closed to all vehicular traffic between from the junction with The Queen Mother Court for a distance of 65 metres in a westerly direction. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be provided and signed.
This Order will come into force on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 and will be valid for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The works are due to commence on or after Wednesday, 11 March 2026 and are programmed for completion within 1 night.
The Order will be effective only when the appropriate signs are being displayed.
If you wish to discuss a perceived difficulty or require further information please contact Medway Council, Regeneration, Culture, and Environment, Front Line Services (01634 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk
Adam Bryan
Director of Place
Thursday, 5 March 2026
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