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(GILLINGHAM AND BROMPTON) (PARKING PLACES AND WAITING RESTRICTIONS) (AMENDMENT NO.45) ORDER 2026

NOTICE OF PROPOSAL

AMBLEY RD, BRENCHLEY RD, CHURCH ST, EASTCOURT LANE, ELMFIELD, FEATHERBY RD, GARDINER ST, GRANGE RD, GREEN ST, HAROLD AVE, MILTON RD, NAPIER RD, OWENS WAY, ROCK AVE, ROTARY GDNS, ROWLAND AVE, ROWLAND CL, STURDEE AVE, WINDMILL RD

Notice is hereby given that Medway Council proposes to make the above-mentioned Order under sections 1, 2, 45, 46, 53 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 or amend lengths of waiting restrictions (single or double yellow lines) and parking places, within Gillingham as detailed below (m = metres):

1) Ambley Road – (a) West side, (i) 31m northwards from Saracen Close, (ii) 26.6m southwards from Saracen Close; (b) East side, (i) 24.4m southwards from Chieftain Close, (ii) 15.3m northwards from Chieftain Cl;

2) Brenchley Road – (a) North side, 7.3m eastwards from Eastcourt Lane, (b) South side, 6.5m eastwards from Eastcourt Lane;

3) Church Street – (a) West side, (i) 20.5m northwards from Forge Lane outside Nos.67, 69 & 75 Church Street, (ii) a 4.5m extension southwards from St Albans Close, (iii) 30.2m northwards from St Albans Close, (b) East side, 21.1m northwards from Christmas Street;

4) Eastcourt Lane – (a) West side, (i) 5.1m southwards from Elmfield, (ii) 12.2m northwards from Elmfield, (b) East side, (i) 7.2m northwards from Brenchley Road, (ii) 8.3m southwards from Brenchley Road;

5) Elmfield – (a) North-east side, 4.3m south-eastwards from Featherby Rd, (b) South side, 9m eastwards from Featherby Road, (c) North side, 5.3m westwards from Eastcourt Lane, (d) South-west side, 10.1m north-westwards from Featherby Rd;

6) Featherby Road – East side, (a) 11.5m northwards from Elmfield, (b) 17.1m southwards from Elmfield;

7) Gardiner Street – South-east side, remove the 6.3m single yellow line and join up the parking bay in front of the dropped kerb by No.29 (garage access is now residential flats);

8) Grange Road – (a) North side, 12m westwards from Court Lodge Road, (b) South side, from the side of No.126 eastwards for 46.9m to No.140a, opposite the west side of Court Lodge Road;

9) Green Street – South-west side, remove 5m lengths of double yellow lines outside No.6 and No.38, and replace with permit parking bay;

10) Harold Avenue – Change single yellow line to double yellow lines north-eastwards from Sturdee Ave, (a) extending to 9.1m on the north-west side to No.1, and (b) extending to 8.5m on the southeast side to No.19 Sturdee Ave;

11) Milton Road – North-east side, remove 6.9m of the permit parking bay in front of the dropped kerb by No.56;

12) Napier Road – North-west side, a 7.6m length in front of the access road between Nos.138-144;

13) Owens Way – Both sides, a 12m extension north-eastwards past Steelfields’ entrance after the bend;

14) Rock Avenue – West side, (a) extend the parking bay outside No.189a southwards by 0.8m, reducing the single yellow line and white line, (b) Replace the remaining single yellow line and white line with double yellow lines (8.8m);

15) Rotary Gdns – (a) South-east side, (i) a 5m length north-eastwards from the parking area at the rear of Nos.1-13, (ii) a 21.4m length south-westwards from Watling Street (A2), (b) North-east side, (i) a 5m length north-eastwards from the parking area at the rear of Nos.12-24, (ii) a 22.4m length southwestwards from Watling Street (A2);

16) Rowland Avenue – (a) South-east side, a 32.6m length on the bend by No.25, (b) North-west side, a 22.9m length on the bend by No.1 Rowland Close;

17) Rowland Close – North-west side, 12.5m south-westwards from Rowland Avenue outside No.1;

18) Sturdee Avenue – Change the single yellow line to double yellow lines at the Harold Ave junction, (a) North-east side, (i) the 10.8m length north-westwards towards No.17, (ii) the 7.2m length southeastwards towards No.21, (b) South-west side, the 21.4m length outside No.2;

19) Windmill Road – South-east side, remove 4m of the double yellow lines outside Windmill Manor and extend the permit parking bay;

Any objections or other 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, 12 June 2026 stating name, address and the grounds for objection or support.

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 completed.

Adam Bryan

Director of Place

Thursday, 21 May 2026

(WHIFFENS AVENUE, CHATHAM)

(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 due to Brook Theatre drainage renewal and footway and carriageway resurfacing after -

Whiffens Avenue, Chatham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic between The Brook and Whiffens Avenue West. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available and signed via Rope Walk.

This Order will come into force on Wednesday, 22 July 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, 22 July 2026 and are programmed for completion within 10 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, 21 May 2026

(EASTCOURT LANE, GILLINGHAM)

(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 deep cleansing of the road in collaboration with Medway Council services, residents and ward councillors -

Eastcourt Lane, Gillingham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic from the junction with Beechings Way to the junction with Grange Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available and signed.

This Order will come into force on Saturday, 13 June 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 at 9am and to be completed by 1pm. 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, 21 May 2026

(ST ANTHONYS WAY, ROCHESTER)

(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 downstream patch installation with a lane closure and 2-way traffic lights -

St Anthonys Way, Rochester – all traffic to be prohibited from turning right into Maritime Close between 8pm and 6am for 2 nights. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available and signed.

This Order will come into force on Tuesday, 23 June 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, 23 June 2026 and are programmed for completion within 2 nights (with works taking place between 8pm and 6am). 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, 21 May 2026

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