Medway Council confirmed on Tuesday that it would be cancelling its annual switch-on and light displays due to a projected £17m overspend in its budget.

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The team would also liaise with large employers, logistics companies, public transport providers, Medway Council, utilities, and other organisations, including schools, to reduce the impact of congestion during the works.

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"You're meant to hear back from Medway Council in three months but six months on we still haven't had any update.

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