In 1998 responsibility for local government was transferred from Kent County Council to the newly created Unitary Authority of Medway, The origin of the name Twydall is thought to mean "Two Parts"  or "Double Portion" from the Old English twidǣl, but by 1240 it was written Twydele.
In 1998, control of local government was transferred from Kent County Council to the newly established Unitary Authority of Medway. The origin of the name Twydall is believed to mean "Two Parts" or "Double Portion," derived from Old English twidǣl, but by 1240 it was written as Twydele.