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  • SOS Bus – Weekly report

    The SOS bus has become a focal point in Rochester High Street since its launch on May 28 2009.  This weekly report from service co-ordinator Robin Wharfe gives an insight into the work carried out by volunteers each weekend. Friday, July 23 A warm evening and the presence of Gary Lineker in Rochester filming for [...]

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    SOS Bus – Weekly report
  • CSP tackle issues affecting Lordswood residents

    Kent police in Medway were out in force with Medway Council on Wednesday 21 July to tackle issues affecting residents in Lordswood.  Officers particularly focused on dealing with nuisance vehicles, anti-social behaviour and traffic offences.  The neighbourhood officers involved in the initiative were supported by colleagues from the police bike team, Medway Council’s Community Officers, as [...]

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    CSP tackle issues affecting Lordswood residents
  • Medway Council takes over Swale CCTV

    Medway Council is keeping a wider area of Kent safe from this week with the launch of a CCTV service for residents of Swale. The new agreement with Swale Borough Council is the first of its kind in the county and part of a long-term ambition for Medway to become a regional hub for CCTV [...]

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    Medway Council takes over Swale CCTV
  • Owner of ‘explosion risk’ Chinese take-away jailed

    The former owner of a Chinese take-away has been jailed after he admitted exposing the public to a serious risk of electrocution, food poisoning and gas explosion. Zhi Hua Zhao, 52, formerly of 291, Luton Road, Chatham pleaded guilty to 10 separate food safety and health and safety offences at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday, [...]

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    Owner of ‘explosion risk’ Chinese take-away jailed
  • Council chief urges dog walkers to pick up after pets

    Medway Council’s portfolio for community safety and enforcement Cllr Mike O’Brien has been meeting dog walkers to encourage them to pick up after their pets. Cllr O’Brien visited the Rainham Contact Point in Station Road, Rainham on Tuesday (July 13) to promote the doggie bags available free-of-charge for residents at Contact Points across Medway. He [...]

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    Council chief urges dog walkers to pick up after pets

Recent Blog Posts

SOS bus gets sorted for summer tour

SOS bus gets sorted for summer tour

Step aboard the SOS Bus for tips this summer on how to stay healthy and safe.  From Monday, 9 August to Wednesday, 25 August, young people will be able to have questions on everything from sexual health to getting back into education answered. Manned by Medway’s Sexual Health team and other local organisations such as [...]

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SOS Bus – Weekly report

SOS Bus – Weekly report

The SOS bus has become a focal point in Rochester High Street since its launch on May 28 2009.  This weekly report from service co-ordinator Robin Wharfe gives an insight into the work carried out by volunteers each weekend. Friday, July 23 A warm evening and the presence of Gary Lineker in Rochester filming for [...]

Read More »

CSP tackle issues affecting Lordswood residents

CSP tackle issues affecting Lordswood residents

Kent police in Medway were out in force with Medway Council on Wednesday 21 July to tackle issues affecting residents in Lordswood.  Officers particularly focused on dealing with nuisance vehicles, anti-social behaviour and traffic offences.  The neighbourhood officers involved in the initiative were supported by colleagues from the police bike team, Medway Council’s Community Officers, as [...]

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Medway Council takes over Swale CCTV

Medway Council takes over Swale CCTV

Medway Council is keeping a wider area of Kent safe from this week with the launch of a CCTV service for residents of Swale. The new agreement with Swale Borough Council is the first of its kind in the county and part of a long-term ambition for Medway to become a regional hub for CCTV [...]

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Owner of ‘explosion risk’ Chinese take-away jailed

Owner of ‘explosion risk’ Chinese take-away jailed

The former owner of a Chinese take-away has been jailed after he admitted exposing the public to a serious risk of electrocution, food poisoning and gas explosion. Zhi Hua Zhao, 52, formerly of 291, Luton Road, Chatham pleaded guilty to 10 separate food safety and health and safety offences at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday, [...]

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Update on alleged sex attack in Rainham

A report of a sexual assault in Rainham is no longer being investigated by Kent Police. New information has come to light that has revealed that the reported incident did not take place. Acting Superintendent Mark Arnold said: `There have been a number of rumours circulating in Rainham in relation to two unconnected incidents that [...]

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Home Office reveals CSP success in tackling crime

Overall crime in Medway has fallen by 3,437 reported incidents according to the latest home office figures released today, which is a decrease of 16 per cent. The figures are based on the rolling year and compare April 2009 to March 2010 with April 2008 to March 2009. The figures also reveal that robbery has [...]

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Council chief urges dog walkers to pick up after pets

Council chief urges dog walkers to pick up after pets

Medway Council’s portfolio for community safety and enforcement Cllr Mike O’Brien has been meeting dog walkers to encourage them to pick up after their pets. Cllr O’Brien visited the Rainham Contact Point in Station Road, Rainham on Tuesday (July 13) to promote the doggie bags available free-of-charge for residents at Contact Points across Medway. He [...]

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Council to the rescue after dog’s roof adventure

A runaway pet dog sparked a rescue operation after getting stuck on a roof. Mischievous mutt Chelton started his high flying adventure early on Tuesday, July 6 by leaping onto an outbuilding at his home in Kingswood Road, Gillingham. The Labrador-cross then ran over three roof tops before realising there was no way back or [...]

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Mock crash shows danger of reckless driving

Mock crash shows danger of reckless driving

“Reckless driving: cut it out before we have to cut you out,” was the warning from firefighters staging the aftermath of a serious car crash in Gillingham High Street . Crews fire stations in Medway rescued a mock casualty from car wreckage alongside staff from Kent Air Ambulance Trust last Friday. The aim of the [...]

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  • Events

    Wasps Rugby Club are holding a summer camp for youngsters at Medway Rugby Club, Priestfields, Rochester on August 26 and 27. To book a place email russell.bolton@wasps.co.uk

    Medway Council's Safer Communities Team are holding a community day at Barnfields playing area in Wayfield on August 27.

    To promote your community event here email Lee.winter@medway.gov.uk

  • Medway Crime Stats

    Overall crime in Medway down by 16.4 per cent (-3622 crimes)

    Burglary down by 25.6 per cent (-257 crimes)

    Criminal damage down by 25.6 per cent (-257 crimes)

    Jan-Dec 2009 compared to Jan-Dec 2008

  • You Said, We Did

    You Said – Youths causing ASB around Kingston Crescent and Kestrel area of Lordswood.

    We Did – Dispersal area is having impact. Multi-agency visits to homes of offenders has led to problems easing. Patrols continue to monitor the situation.

    For more click on 'Your Ward' on the menu above.

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  • Testimonials

    Really pleased to have this opportunity to say thank you. Recently had cause to complain about a neighbour's rubbish. Contact was made by Medway Council within hours and problem resolved almost immediately. Also had some broken glass in nearby walkway and loads of leaves, which have all been cleared.
    Mrs Blain, Parkwood

  • SOS Bus – First Year Stats

    52 evenings

    628 visitors; 291 male, 337 female

    95 medical requests - advice/support

    53 support vehicle uses

    29 ambulances prevented

  • CSP News Archive

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