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BBC News
a day ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Medway draft local plan to be put to public scrutiny
The public are to be given their say on updated plans for Medway's draft local plan contains details of proposed sites for housing developments as well as infrastructure projects, including improving public transport. The document will be available to view from Monday for six weeks, both online and in a series of public events. Local plans typically last 15 years, but the last time the council approved one was 2003, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS). The document contains proposals on how Medway Council intends to meet a government target of building 24,450 homes in the area by 2041, including 2,200 at Chatham Docks. The Chatham Waters residential-led development plan has been opposed by the Save Chatham Docks group, according to the Conservatives also criticised building at Chatham Docks, among other areas, accusing the Labour council of a U-turn. Councillor Phil Filmer said: "Medway Labour made promises to residents and workers whilst in opposition, Chatham Docks and Capstone Valley as two examples, and yet in power have broken these promises in the blink of an eye."Labour councillor Simon Curry said: "New developments are required to meet the housing target set by government. "We have carefully considered all feedback and the options available to determine where's best for the growth to go." Following six weeks of public scrutiny, the plan will go to central government for approval. If given the green light, the proposals will be put into action by December 2026, the council said. The first public event will be held at Rochester's Corn Exchange from 16:00 to 19:00 BST on Monday with Medway Council's planning team attending to answer questions.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Man charged after driving with girlfriend partially out of vehicle: CKPS
A member of the Chatham-Kent Police Service seen in Chatham, Ont. on April 10, 2025. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor) Chatham-Kent police say they have charged a 27-year-old man after he was driving with his girlfriend partially out of the vehicle during an argument. On Wednesday at 8:50 p.m., individuals approached police to report an incident. They reported that at 7:45 p.m., at a Sheldon Avenue residence, a man engaged in a verbal argument with his romantic partner. Police say witnesses saw the man driving in reverse with the girlfriend partially inside the vehicle and the door open. As the situation escalated, police say the witness attempted to intervene by standing in front of the vehicle, resulting in the vehicle making contact with them. The man continued to drive forward, with the girlfriend still not fully inside the vehicle. Police later met with the man and his girlfriend at a residence in the south end of Chatham. Officers say the 27-year-old Chatham man admitted to being an unlicensed driver and acknowledged operating the vehicle during the incident. He was subsequently arrested and transported to police headquarters where he was charged with two counts of Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle. He was later released with conditions and a scheduled court date of July 21, 2025.
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Kent's RSPCA rescues about 100 guinea pigs from property
The RSPCA is caring for dozens of guinea pigs which were among about 100 of the animals to be rescued from a property in of the males among the 72 guinea pigs being cared for by the RSPCA's team in Leybourne will need new homes once they are neutered, and the charity is appealing for potential adopters to contact them."Ideally they will need someone with a good understanding of their needs as these poor lads have had a bad start in life so [they] will need time, patience and confidence-building," a charity spokesperson RSPCA says the animals will need to be kept with either a single or a group of female guinea pigs in a large pen of more than 5ft (1.5m). Earlier in June, the RSPCA said five kittens and their mum were also dumped in a cardboard box on a doorstep in Chatham. One of the kittens and the mum escaped when the box was opened, but the mother was found hiding in someone's house after almost 24 two of her kittens have RSPCA's Canterbury and District Animal Centre is now providing round-the-clock care to the surviving kittens, that have been named Arwen, Gimli and Frodo, and their mum, who has been named inspector Deborah Rutherford said: "There's absolutely no excuse to dump animals like this." Anyone with information about how the cats came to be abandoned is asked to contact the RSPCA.
CBC
4 days ago
- CBC
Teen dies after police believe she jumped into Thames River in Chatham with another girl
The body of a 17-year-old girl has been recovered from the Thames River in Chatham. Police believe she jumped into the water from the Third Street Bridge — in the city's downtown — along with a 15-year-old girl during the early morning hours on Monday. However, the 17-year-old did not surface, they said. Her body was recovered later in the day. "At this time the incident is not considered suspicious." Chatham-Kent police said in an online statement. The 15-year-old girl was safely assisted from the water by first responders.
CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
Body of teen girl recovered from Thames River in Chatham
Chatham-Kent police are searching the area around the Thames River looking for a missing teenage girl. June 23, 2025. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor) The body of a person reported missing in the Thames River in Chatham has been recovered. Police said on Monday, emergency crews responded to a water-related incident at the Third Street Bridge. According to police, A 17-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl reportedly jumped into the water from the bridge and the 17 year old did not resurface. A coordinated search effort was launched, including the use of aerial drone support and the OPP dive team. Later that day the body of the 17 year old was recovered — the incident is not considered suspicious.
