Vaccines can prevent children becoming seriously ill from common illnesses, like #Measles. Is your child up to date with their routine vaccinations? Contact your GP practice to book any catch-up doses. More info: nhs.uk/childhoodvacci…

How do you want to see Medway grow up to the year 2041? Where do you want to see development take place?

🗣️ September is National Preparedness month. The Kent & Medway Resilience Forum have put together some top tips on how residents can be prepared for an emergency, such as severe weather, flooding or a utility outage. Find out more 👉 orlo.uk/hJCee

In this week’s #OneMinuteMedway, Cllr Coombs talks about: 🤩 The awesome events & activities that took place this summer 🚶 Returning to school & staying safe on our roads - orlo.uk/Bnzwb 🏫 Primary & secondary school applications for Sep 2025 - orlo.uk/KxEpe

Want to learn more about our latest consultation on Medway's emerging Local Plan? Watch our summer 2024 podcast now ⬇️ orlo.uk/Medway_Local_P… Provide feedback on the proposals by 11;59pm this Sunday ⬇️ orlo.uk/opuVv #MedwayLocalPlan #YourFutureMedway

🗣 Join Gillingham's Community Panel Would you like to help shape the future of Gillingham town centre? Applications are now open for a new Community Panel. Apply by 11:59pm on Sunday, 22 September 📅 orlo.uk/Future_Gilling… #FutureGillingham #GillinghamCommunityPanel

Get Creative and discover new opportunities to develop a skill, gain a qualification, relax, make new friends Enrol now at Medway Adult Education for the BTEC Art & Design course Course covers: drawing/painting/sculpture/three-dimensional working Enrol orlo.uk/P7GY7

If you/someone you know is struggling to make ends meet, even if you have never have had to ask for help before, we encourage you to have a look at our webpage and find out what support is available, including for energy bills/childcare/ travel costs orlo.uk/pzAwU

Get on board this September🚍 Buses are the most accessible form of public transport, connecting millions of us daily to work/education/healthcare/shops/friends/family. They are also great for the environment, the economy, our towns and our wellbeing orlo.uk/YmXC2

*Medway Local Plan consultation: Final day* Take part in our summer consultation by 11:59pm tonight. Register online and make comments via our blue box 🟦 (you don't need to answer all of the questions to enter) 👇 orlo.uk/EfHof #MedwayLocalPlan #YourFutureMedway

If you/someone you know is a pensioner you could be eligible for Pension Credit It would give you extra money to help with living costs. The average Pension Credit award is worth over £3,900 per year and it opens doors to other support Find out more orlo.uk/vgIpL

My Council Tax Online - Register now Simple to use, saves you time and, has all of your council tax information in one place. ✔️Check your balance/payments/bills/recovery notices ✔️Set up/amend your Direct Debit ✔️Switch to paperless billing Find out orlo.uk/7xyil

🔈 Medway Local Plan consultation closes at 11:59pm Our eight-week summer consultation has given you the opportunity to comment on our proposed options for development and the policies. There's still time to take part: orlo.uk/Medway_Local_P… #YourFutureMedway #MedwayLocalPlan

Pop along to any Medway library and get your children (4-11 years) to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge For every book your child finishes they will WIN a prize (read 6 library books to receive a medal & certificate) Finishes on 14 Sept 24 More: orlo.uk/VSMQH

The Gillingham Community Panel provides local residents with the opportunity to play a part in improving the town centre, making it a better place to live, work, learn and visit. Applications close on Sunday, 22 September 👇 orlo.uk/Future_Gilling… #GillinghamCommunityPanel

Children and young people with asthma or suspected asthma are being encouraged to come forward for lifesaving checks. Learn more: ow.ly/V9sx50TiACS #AskAboutAsthma #SaferAsthma

If you or someone you know is pensionable age and on a low income, check now to see if you are eligible for Pension Credit. Pension Credit is separate from the state pension and gives you extra money to help with living costs. Apply now at: orlo.uk/sQds3

NEWS: A new British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation service is set to launch. Residents will be able to access a BSL interpreter through our website, or the InterpretersLive! app, who will call the relevant council deparment on their behalf. For more 👉 orlo.uk/8U60z

Understanding consent and healthy relationships helps young people to be safe, both online and offline. Sexual abuse is domestic abuse. Medway services are here to provide support, advice and help. #KnowSeeSpeakOut #EndDomesticAbuse #SHW24

Are you/someone you know having difficulty getting online, or getting to grips with digital? Book now for a beginners digital course at Medway Adult Education Designed to provide the skills needed in everyday life from paying bills to finding a job Book orlo.uk/LenzU