NewsBattle of Medway celebrations light up the riverFireworks and re-enactments commemorated the 350 year-old historic Battle of Medway In June as thousands of people turned out to take part in this summer’s 10-day festival. Chatham dockyard museum shortlisted for Stirling prizeNot content with sweeping the board at this year’s RIBA Design Awards, Chatham’s Historic Dockyard can now boast another achievement: its Command Of The Oceans museum is now shortlisted for the 2017 Stirling Prize. Chatham’s Central Theatre goes old-schoolTwo nostalgic stage productions are headed to the Central Theatre this October. Seven Medway parks receive Green Flag AwardsMedway can now boast that seven of its parks are among the best in the country. Community garden opens in MayfairA new residents’ "urban garden" has opened in Strood’s Mayfair area. Rochester Riverside planning applicationTwo property providers have submitted a joint application for the Rochester Riverside residential and commercial development. Medway1 launch provides showcase for council plansThe 10th issue of Medway1 magazine was launched on 11 April at the BNP Paribas offices in the City of London. Rochester Riverside development agreement signedAn agreement has been reached to build around 1,300 homes at Rochester Riverside, the parties involved have announced. Exclusive: Council leader outlines growth plansWith £4 million of funding for the Chatham Placemaking project, and two successful Local Growth Fund bids amounting to over £8 million, Medway1 spoke to leader of Medway Council, Councillor Alan Jarrett about making the area a more desirable destination for businesses to lay down their roots. SPONSORS 
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