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VARIOUS ROADS, ROCHESTER (COMMUNITY EVENTS)

(TEMPORARY TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT) (NO.2) 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 facilitate the construction and removal of structures required for the holding of Rochester Castle Live event, or because of the likelihood of danger to the public whilst the event is taking place –

Traffic Management - To facilitate the holding of the event mentioned in column (1) of the Table, on the dates and between the times set out in the corresponding columns (2) and (3), the traffic management provisions detailed in the Schedule identified in the corresponding column (4) will apply. These provisions will be in force as indicated in the Schedule below.

Alternative routes for through traffic will be signed locally. Access to premises will be maintained where possible.

This order will come into force on Saturday, 27 June 2026 and will cease to have effect on Friday, 10 July 2026. The order will only be effective when the appropriate signs are displayed.

The schedule for the closure may be viewed on Medway Council’s website: medway.gov.uk

Schedule RCL26-1:

Intermittent Road Closures and Traffic restrictions

Castle Hill from its junction with Esplanade to its junction with Epaul Lane, to include Castle Hill Court – to include suspension of one-way operation to allow resident/event vehicle access.

Epaul Lane from its junction with Castle Hill to its junction with Boley Hill – to include suspension of no entry and one-way operation to allow resident/event vehicle access.

Boley Hill from its junction with High Street to its junction with St Margaret’s Street.

The roads above will be closed intermittently throughout these dates to allow for vehicle/plant ingress and/or egress to the Castle Gardens and Castle Moat areas.

Schedule RCL26-2:

Road Closures and Traffic restrictions

Castle Hill from its junction with Esplanade to its junction with Epaul Lane, to include Castle Hill Court– to include suspension of one-way operation to allow resident and event vehicle access.

Epaul Lane from its junction with Castle Hill to its junction with Boley Hill – to include suspension of no entry and one-way operation to allow event vehicle access.

Boley Hill from its junction with St Margaret’s Street to its junction with High Street, to include its junction with College Yard/Priors Gate Road.

Gas House Road from its northern junction with access road to Castle View Business Centre, entire length – 24/7 Live event days.

Boley Hill at its junction with High Street, suspension of no left or right turn for authorised vehicles only – (0800hrs to midnight, Live event days only).

Schedule RCL26-3:

Road Closures and Traffic restrictions

High Street Rochester from its junction with Corporation Street bus lane to its northwestern junction of Blue Boar Lane - to include suspension of one-way operation and no entry for authorised vehicles only.

Northgate from its junction with Cathedral car park to its junction with High Street.

Esplanade from its junction with High Street to its northern junction with Bakers Walk.

A2 eastbound, prohibited right turn to Esplanade, Rochester.

Corporation Street (Chatham bound) no vehicle is permitted to right turn into Northgate.

Schedule RCL26-4:

Suspension of on-street parking bays as indicated by signs. Suspension of single yellow line restrictions to no parking at any time, as indicated by signs and ‘At any time” cones.

From 6am on Friday, 3 July to 6am on Monday, 6 July - inclusive

Esplanade – from its junction of High Street to its northern junction with Bakers Walk (western and eastern sides), excluding Rochester Bridge Trust bays.

Castle Hill – from its junction with Esplanade to its junction with Epaul Lane.

Schedule RCL26-5:

Public footpath closure

From 6am on Saturday, 27 June to 6pm on Friday, 10 July – Inclusive

Two Post Alley – its entire length, intermittent closures to allow safe vehicle movements and crowd management.

Schedule RCL26-6:

Speed Reductions – No person shall cause any vehicle to exceed the speed limit of 20mph on the following roads:

Corporation Street from its junction with Star Hill to its junction with Gundolph Square (Chatham bound and Strood bound) – speed reduced from 30mph to 20mph.

Gas House Road – its entire length (both directions) - speed reduced from 30mph to 20mph.

Corys Road from its junction of Gas House Road to its junction with Common Creek Wharf (both directions) - speed reduced from 30mph to 20mph.

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, 25 June 2026

MIERSCOURT ROAD, RAINHAM

(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 enable works to remove and replace a telecoms mast.

Mierscourt Road, Rainham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic between 348 Mierscourt Road and its junction with Dolphin Drive. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Lonsdale Drive, Deanwood Drive and Dolphin Drive in both directions.

This order will come into force on Friday, 26 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 Friday, 26 June 2026 and are programmed for completion within one day. 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 (01632026 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk

Adam Bryan

Director of Place

Thursday, 25 June 2026

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990

PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990

THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

(ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT) (ENGLAND AND WALES) REGULATIONS 2017 (AS AMENDED)

Medway Council as Local Planning Authority has received the following applications which are being advertised to ascertain the views of persons living near the sites and other interested parties. The proposed developments relate to one or more of the following:

2. The application relates to, or affects the setting of a Listed Building (Section 67) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990;

MC/26/1044 Quickrells Farmhouse, Church Street, Cliffe, Rochester

Reason 2

Listed building consent for the installation of a wall mounted EV charger within a (1990s built) carport located within the curtilage of the listed property. (The EV charging unit is sited alongside an existing external power point within the car port.)

MC/26/1068 12 Star Hill, Rochester, Medway, ME1 1XB

Reason 2

Listed building consent for the change of use from C3 residential and Sui Generis theatre/venue to five C3 residential Units plus new construction of three C3 residential townhouses. Demolition of the 20th century addition.

Copies of all application documents and plans are available to view online at: medway.gov.uk/searchplanning

Representations on any of these applications should be made to the Head of Planning within 14 days from the publication date.

Dave Harris

Head of Planning

Thursday, 25 June 2026

MERESBOROUGH ROAD, RAINHAM

(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 water supply repairs.

Meresborough Road, Rainham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic from the junction with Moor Street to the junction with South Bush Lane. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Moor Street, South Bush Lane and Meresborough Lane in both directions.

This order will come into force on Monday, 27 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 Monday, 27 July 2026 and are programmed for completion within three 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, 25 June 2026

MARCONI 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 a new electrical connection to be carried out.

Marconi Way, Rochester – traffic to be prohibited from turning left from Marconi Way into City Way. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Maidstone Road roundbout and City Way.

This order will come into force on 27 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 27 July 2026 and are programmed for completion within four 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, 25 June 2026

JEFFERY STREET, 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 water supply works to be carried out.

Jeffery Street, Gillingham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic across the rear of 23 Railway Street. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Kingswood Road, Railway Street, High Street and King Street in both directions. To facilitate access by residents the One-Way restrictions in Jeffery Street will be suspended.

This order will come into force on Monday, 27 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 Monday, 27 July 2026 and are programmed for completion within five 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, 25 June 2026

HUCKLEBERRY CLOSE, CHATHAM

(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 telecommunications maintenance works to be carried out.

Huckleberry Close, Chatham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic from its junction with Gould Close to a point before the residential properties. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via No alternative route is available.

This order will come into force on Thursday, 23 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 Thursday, 23 July 2026 and are programmed for completion within six 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, 25 June 2026

GORST STREET, GILLINGHAM

(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 enable a utility company to trench and joint bay to customer’s meter box.

Gorst Street, Gillingham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic across the frontage of Alan Clark Joinery. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Balmoral Road, Duncan Road and Trafalgar Street in both directions.

This order will come into force on Monday, 6 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 Monday, 6 July 2026 and are programmed for completion within five 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, 25 June 2026

FRINDSBURY ROAD, 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 water supply repairs.

Frindsbury Road, Rochester - to be closed to all vehicular traffic from (a) outside No. 175 Frindsbury Road and then (b) outside No. 235 Frindsbury Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Frindsbury Hill, Frindsbury Road, North Street, High Street, Commercial Road, High Street, London Road, Gravesend Road, Wainscott Northern Bypass, Hasted Road, Four Elms Roundabout, Wulfere Way and Frindsbury Hill, in both directions.

This order will come into force on Monday, 27 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 outside No. 175 on or after Monday, 27 July 2026, when complete will move to outside 235. Both jobs are programmed for completion within five 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, 25 June 2026

CARNATION 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 street lighting installation works to be carried out.

Carnation Road, Strood - to be closed to all vehicular traffic across the frontage of 223 Carnation Road Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Watling Street, Lancelot Avenue, Daffodil Road, Combine Road and Carnation Road in both directions.

This order will come into force on Monday, 27 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 Monday, 27 July 2026 and are programmed for completion within one day. 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, 25 June 2026

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