Gravesham Borough Council seeks to extend powers over HMOs
The council has pledged to drive up standards for tenants in privately rented homes while working to introduce measures to further regulate the creation of smaller Homes in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
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New Inclusive Playground Works to Begin in Gravesend
Work will begin in June on a brand new inclusive outdoor playground at the rear of St George’s Centre in Gravesend.
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Illegal waste carriers fall foul of joint operation in Gravesham
Illegal waste carriers face court action following a joint operation by Gravesham Borough Council and Kent Police.
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Gravesham recognises community heroes
Gravesham’s local heroes have been honoured in the 2026 Gravesham Community Awards.
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Taking pride in Gravesham’s places
The first round of grants from the Government’s Pride in Place programme to support local community projects have been awarded by us.
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Open call: The Great British Summer Holiday Exhibition
After the success of our mini pop-up exhibition on Gravesend Town Pier in August 2025, we’re very excited to be bringing The Great British Summer Holiday Exhibition back in July.
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Final stage of Local Plan consultation has launched
Gravesham Borough Council has today (Friday 17 April) launched the final round of consultation into its draft Local Plan.
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Landlord fined over unlicensed Gravesend HMO
A Gravesend landlord has been ordered to pay almost £35,000 in fines and costs in relation to offences connected with an unlicensed town centre House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).
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Electrical Improvements Amnesty
From 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026, we will be running a Tenant Electrical Improvements Amnesty, to keep you and your home safe.
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Funding awarded to improve energy efficiency in 240 council homes
We are pleased to confirm that 240 council homes in Gravesham will soon receive significant energy‑saving upgrades, including air source heat pumps, solar panels and fabric insulation.
