Green light for Gravesham’s revised £20m ‘Levelling Up’ programme
New plans for Gravesham’s £20m allocation from the government’s Levelling Up Fund have been signed off by Local Growth Minister Alex Norris MP.

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New partnership with The Hill Group
We have partnered with The Hill Group to build affordable homes in the Borough.
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Work restarts at The Charter
Work has re-started at The Charter development in Gravesend town centre.
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Support for low-income families
As the cost-of-living crisis continues, we have helped over 8,000 households increase their annual income or reduce their expenditure.
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Double court success in the fight against environmental crime
Our Environmental Enforcement team, supported by Kent Police, has brought separate successful prosecutions for fly-tipping and non-payment of a littering fine.
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Number of electric vehicle charging points doubled
A further 24 electric vehicle charging points are now live around Gravesham, bringing the total available to drivers in the borough to 48.
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Safe Spaces launched in Gravesend town centre
We have linked with 19 local businesses to provide a network of Safe Spaces for anyone in need of refuge or support in Gravesend town centre.
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Street Champion 'Day of Action'
A Street Champion 'Day of Action' took place this week to mark ASB Awareness Week 2023.
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Plastic Free July
We are teaming up with other Kent councils for an exciting joint campaign this month to support Plastic Free July!
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Illegal meat found in search of Gravesend store
A Gravesend food store was temporarily closed after Environmental Health officers discovered an illegal form of meat for sale on site.
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Council confirms opposition to Lower Thames Crossing
The council has reiterated its opposition to the principle of a Lower Thames Crossing to the east of Gravesend in the week that the examination into the proposal opened.