Medway Public Protection

Medway Public Protection This Medway Council owned page is run by the following services:
๐Ÿ“Š Trading Standards
๐ŸŒ Environmental Protection
๐Ÿšฎ Fly Tipping
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Safety
๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ Air Quality

๐Ÿ  Big changes to rentersโ€™ rights are now in force!From 1 May 2026, new laws are giving private renters across England mo...
06/05/2026

๐Ÿ  Big changes to rentersโ€™ rights are now in force!
From 1 May 2026, new laws are giving private renters across England more security, fairness, and peace of mind.
โœ… No more โ€œnoโ€‘faultโ€ evictions: landlords must have a valid legal reason to end a tenancy
โœ… Rolling tenancies: fixedโ€‘term contracts are gone, giving renters more flexibility
โœ… Fairer rent increases: rent can usually only go up once a year, and unfair rises can be challenged
โœ… No discrimination: itโ€™s now illegal to refuse tenants because they have children or receive benefits
โœ… Pets: renters can request a pet and landlords must consider this fairly
โœ… Upfront rent capped: no large advance rent demands
These changes aim to help renters feel more secure in their homes while still being fair to responsible landlords.
If you rent privately, itโ€™s a good time to check how the new rules affect you.
๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐Ÿ  Big changes to rentersโ€™ rights are now in force!
From 1 May 2026, new laws are giving private renters across England more security, fairness, and peace of mind.
โœ… No more โ€œnoโ€‘faultโ€ evictions โ€“ landlords must have a valid legal reason to end a tenancy
โœ… Rolling tenancies โ€“ fixedโ€‘term contracts are gone, giving renters more flexibility
โœ… Fairer rent increases โ€“ rent can usually only go up once a year, and unfair rises can be challenged
โœ… No discrimination โ€“ itโ€™s now illegal to refuse tenants because they have children or receive benefits
โœ… Pets โ€“ renters can request a pet and landlords must consider this fairly
โœ… Upfront rent capped โ€“ no large advance rent demands
These changes aim to help renters feel more secure in their homes while still being fair to responsible landlords.
If you rent privately, itโ€™s a good time to check how the new rules affect you.
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://tinyurl.com/37t2ny59

โ€ผ๏ธ Product Recall - Crayola Touchy Feely Craft Box.Risk to health, sand may contain traces of asbestos. Stop Using immed...
06/05/2026

โ€ผ๏ธ Product Recall - Crayola Touchy Feely Craft Box.
Risk to health, sand may contain traces of asbestos. Stop Using immediately.
Please follow link for further information:https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69f9ac1a903bc40650ede48f/2604-0198-product-recall-crayola-touchy-feely-craft-box.pdf
Office for Product Safety and Standards

Less than one week to go until Noise Action Week! Noise Action Week is your chance to learn more about the health impact...
04/05/2026

Less than one week to go until Noise Action Week!
Noise Action Week is your chance to learn more about the health impacts of noise,
explore practical ways to reduce it, and get involved in your community. Whether
youโ€™re a local authority, business, school, or individual, there are plenty of ways to
take part and make a difference.
Find out how to get ready and join the conversation
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.the-ies.org/noise-action-week

๐Ÿš› Before & after pictures! (Part 2)The Street Scene Team were busy on Saturday 25 April in High Street Rochester & Chath...
29/04/2026

๐Ÿš› Before & after pictures! (Part 2)
The Street Scene Team were busy on Saturday 25 April in High Street Rochester & Chatham, Bank Street, Castle Road, Old Road and Livingstone Road, Gillingham.
Refuse out early and fly tipped items cleared. 13 pieces of evidence recovered and investigations are ongoing.

๐Ÿš› Before & after pictures! (Part 1)The Street Scene Team were busy on Saturday 25 April in High Street Rochester & Chath...
29/04/2026

๐Ÿš› Before & after pictures! (Part 1)
The Street Scene Team were busy on Saturday 25 April in High Street Rochester & Chatham, Bank Street, Castle Road, Old Road and Livingstone Road, Gillingham.
Refuse out early and fly tipped items cleared. 13 pieces of evidence recovered and investigations are ongoing.

29/04/2026

๐Ÿ• Found Dog: male, lab mix.
๐Ÿ“ Location: Jacksonโ€™s park Chatham
๐Ÿ“… Date: 29/04/2026
๐Ÿ“• Microchip status: no chip
โ„น๏ธ Reference: 26/02325/STDO
โ˜Ž๏ธ Please contact 01634 333333 (01634 304400 out of hours) or email [email protected] and quote the above reference if you have any information relating to this dog. Proof of ownership will be required to reclaim this dog.
โŽ We are unable to respond to rehoming enquiries, instead we seek rescue spaces for unclaimed strays after their seven days in our care.
โ„น๏ธ Any dog found and reunited without a microchip or up to date information will be followed up to ensure they are compliant with microchipping legislation. For more information on our work with strays please visit: www.medway.gov.uk/straydogs

28/04/2026

๐Ÿพ Reunited ๐Ÿพ
๐Ÿ• Found Dog: Female, Golden retriever.
๐Ÿ“ Location: Welling ton road, Gillingham.
๐Ÿ“… Date: 28/04/2026
๐Ÿ“• Microchip status: not updated
โ„น๏ธ Reference: TBC
โ˜Ž๏ธ Please contact 01634 333333 (01634 304400 out of hours) or email [email protected] and quote the above reference if you have any information relating to this dog. Proof of ownership will be required to reclaim this dog.
โŽ We are unable to respond to rehoming enquiries, instead we seek rescue spaces for unclaimed strays after their seven days in our care.
โ„น๏ธ Any dog found and reunited without a microchip or up to date information will be followed up to ensure they are compliant with microchipping legislation. For more information on our work with strays please visit: www.medway.gov.uk/straydogs

Noise pollution isnโ€™t just annoying, it can impact hearing, sleep, stress levels, and even increase the risk of heart di...
28/04/2026

Noise pollution isnโ€™t just annoying, it can impact hearing, sleep, stress levels,
and even increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and dementia?
Noise Action Week takes place 11โ€“15 May, and itโ€™s your chance to raise awareness
about the health impacts of noise and share practical ways to reduce unwanted
noise in our communities.
Sign up to the mailing list today to get updates, resources, and tips to make the
most of the week:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.the-ies.org/noise-action-week

27/04/2026

โš ๏ธ Beware of scams โš ๏ธ

We are aware of scams linked to the recovery of the Winter Fuel Payment from individuals with an annual income over ยฃ35,000.

For those people who do need to make a repayment this will generally be managed automatically through a change to your PAYE tax code from April 2026. There is no need to contact HMRC or take any action.

People can use HMRCโ€™s online checking tool to see whether their payment will be reclaimed and how. https://orlo.uk/vsquM

โ— Important:
HMRC will never contact you by text message or email to ask you to repay your Winter Fuel Payment, or to request your bank or personal details.
If you receive a suspicious message, do not respond and report it using the official HMRC channels.

Thank you to everyone in Rainham yesterday for speaking with the team at the St George's event.  It was lovely seeing so...
27/04/2026

Thank you to everyone in Rainham yesterday for speaking with the team at the St George's event. It was lovely seeing so many people and having great conversations about fake products, cold callers and underage sales.

The Trading Standards team are in Rainham Precinct today (Sunday 26 April) from 11.30 - 4pm.We are on hand to answer you...
26/04/2026

The Trading Standards team are in Rainham Precinct today (Sunday 26 April) from 11.30 - 4pm.
We are on hand to answer your questions about cold calling, junk mail & spotting fake goods and services.
Come and see us!

Address

Gun Wharf, Dock Road
Chatham
ME44TR

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200176/rep

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