Changes to Opening Times at Sheppey and Sittingbourne Minor Injury Units

From Monday the 27th of February, Sheppey and Sittingbourne Minor Injury Units will be open from 8:00am to 8:00pm every day.

While our hours are changing, the reasons you can come and see us are still the same.

You can see us for urgent care if you have:

■ minor illness (including possible chest, urinary, eye, ear, skin or throat infection)

■ fractures, bumps or grazes, strains or sprains
■ abscesses, bites, burns, scalds, cuts or wounds
■ removal of objects from ears or nose
■ emergency contraception
■ minor head injuries (with no loss of consciousness)
■ small eye injuries or objects in the eye (but not in the eyeball).

Find out more at: www.kentcht.nhs.uk/service/urgent-treatment-centres

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Poolside Bar Music Night with Jessica West at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Jenny Giles - Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Telephone: 01634 360626

Website: www.rivervalleygolf.co.uk

22 Homes Planned for Land South of Canterbury Lane, Rainham

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Long Reach Gospel Trust has submitted outline planning application MC/23/0389 with all matters reserved to Medway Council for consideration for the development of up to 22 residential units at land south of Canterbury Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8AS, currently the site of Plymouth Brethren Gospel Hall.

Final access to the new development would be from both Canterbury Lane and Otterham Quay Lane, with a new pedestrian access footpath link and open space play area.

You can find out more about the application and make representations by visiting: https://publicaccess1.medway.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=RQ4PJQKNISW00

Comments can also be made in writing to:

The Planning Service

Medway Council

Civic Headquarters

Gun Wharf

Dock Road

Chatham

Kent

ME4 4TR

Email: planning.representations@medway.gov.uk

Quoting reference number: MC/23/0389

Comments on this application should reach Medway Council within 21 days of the advertisement posted on site, dated 20th February 2023.

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Eggs Thrown at Residential Property - Newington

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

Crime Number: 46/29368/23

Between 00:01 on Friday the 13th of January and 10:18 on Monday the 13th of February, somebody keeps throwing eggs at a residential property in Watling Drive, Newington.

If you have any information that could help investigators, please contact Kent Police on telephone number 101 and quote the relevant crime number above.

For more information on crime prevention visit: www.kent.police.uk

Kent Community Messaging

Newington History Group

Kent journalist John Nurden is the guest speaker at Newington History Group this Thursday (23rd) at 7:00pm in Newington Village Hall.

In an evening packed with anecdotes and surprising tales about national and local newspapers, television, showbusiness and celebrities, Forty Years of Spin and Wheezes covers his many years in the media.

John currently works for the Kent Messenger Group, but describes himself as an ‘ex-editor, former NHS spin doctor and music & TV publicist - in addition to being a DJ and trainee rock god’.

Admission for guests is only £3 (NHG members free). There's free refreshments and parking.

For more details contact the group at: www.newingtonhistory.uk or call: 01795 842711.

Follow on Facebook: Newington History Group, and Twitter: @newingtonhg

Richard Thompstone - Newington History Group

Changes to Using KCC and Medway Household Waste Recycling Centres

Kent County Council

Household Waste Recycling Centres

Charges for non-Kent residents

New cross border charging policy from 1st April 2023

From 1st April 2023, non-Kent residents who use any of KCC's 19 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), will be required to pay £10 to visit.

By non-Kent residents KCC means any resident that does not pay council tax to one of the following Kent councils:

• Ashford Borough Council
• Canterbury City Council
• Dartford Borough Council
• Dover District Council
• Folkestone and Hythe Borough Council
• Gravesham Borough Council
• Maidstone Borough Council
• Sevenoaks District Council
• Swale Borough Council
• Thanet District Council
• Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
• Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

This also means Medway residents will be required to pay the £10 fee.

When you use the KCC booking system, non-Kent residents will be told they have to pay £10 per visit / booking on arrival at the HWRC site. This information will also be included on the confirmation Emails. KCC staff will request payment when you arrive and they reserve the right to request proof of residency.

Payment is by card only.

Read further information about the: decision about the cross border charging policy

Medway Council cross border policy

KCC has been informed by Medway Council, that from 31st March 2023, Kent residents (residents who do not pay their council tax to Medway Council) will no longer be permitted to use any of the 3 Medway Council operated HWRCs (Capstone HWRC, Cuxton HWRC and Hoath Way HWRC).

For more details on opening times and what you can recycle at a KCC HWRC, or to book a slot, visit: kent.gov.uk/environment-waste-and-planning/rubbish-and-recycling/household-waste-recycling-centres/find-your-nearest-tip

Medway Council

Update on Medway Household Waste Recycling Centres

From 31st March 2023, only Medway Council residents will be able to use the area’s 3 household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs).

This follows a decision from Kent County Council to end their contract with Medway Council to reimburse costs for Kent residents who use Medway’s waste facilities, following the opening of a waste and recycling site at Allington.

The decision from Kent County Council means that Kent residents will no longer be able to access Medway’s HWRCs. Medway’s HWRCs received, on average, 44,000 visits from Kent residents during 2021/22.

Residents who pay council tax to Medway Council will continue to be able to book a slot to visit all 3 of Medway’s HWRCs and access them for free. Medway residents will need to bring proof of address, such as a driving licence or council tax bill, with their booking reference.

What this means for Kent residents

From Friday, 31st March 2023, Kent residents will no longer be able to visit Medway’s HWRCs at Cuxton, Capstone or Hoath Way in Gillingham.

Kent residents will instead need to use the recycling centres managed by Kent County Council, including the new site at Allington.

Cllr Phil Filmer, Medway Council’s Portfolio Holder covering Waste Services, said:

“Medway provides an excellent waste and recycling service, including free weekly household collections. Medway’s three household waste and recycling centres accept a variety of items people no longer need, and the booking system helps manage demand for this service.

“Thousands of Kent residents had been choosing to use Medway’s household waste and recycling centres, and the agreement with Kent County Council ensured that costs were reimbursed so Medway taxpayers did not pick up the bill. However, now this agreement has come to an end Kent residents will no longer be able to access our three sites. From 31st March, only residents who pay council tax to Medway Council will be able to book a trip to a Medway tip.”

Medway has 3 household waste and recycling centres:

• Hoath Way, Gillingham
• Capstone, Shawstead Road
• Cuxton, Sundridge Hill

For more details on opening times and what you can recycle at a Medway HWRC, or to book a slot, visit: medway.gov.uk/tipbooking

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