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  • Temporary Road Closure - Keycol Hill, Bobbing - 6th August 2023

    Temporary Road Closure - Keycol Hill, Bobbing - 6th August 2023

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: KCC Highways

    It will be necessary to close part of Keycol Hill, Bobbing from 6th August 2023, with estimated completion by 10th August 2023. Keycol Hill...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Jun 23
  • Temporary closure of Public Footpath ZR38-  7 June 2023

    Temporary closure of Public Footpath ZR38- 7 June 2023

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: KCC PROW

    Kent County Council has made an Order the effect of which is to temporarily close Public Footpath ZR38 between London Road and Wickham Close...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Jun 23
  • National Highways - Planned work in Kent for the week ahead

    National Highways - Planned work in Kent for the week ahead

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Wendy Licence

    Below you’ll find the main closures coming up for the M2, M20, A249, and the Dartford Crossing. Visit nationalhighways.co.uk/se-main...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Jun 23
  • National Highways - Planned work in Kent for the week ahead

    National Highways - Planned work in Kent for the week ahead

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: National Highways

    Below you’ll find the main closures coming up for the M2, M20, A20, A259 and the Dartford Crossing. Visit nationalhighways.co.uk/se-m...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 May 23
  • Catapults

    Catapults

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Swale Community Safety Unit

    The Police are seeing an increase of Anti-Social Behaviour involving the use of catapults across Swale. They are working hard to identif...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 May 23
  • News from Citizens Advice Swale- May 2023

    News from Citizens Advice Swale- May 2023

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Swale Citizens Advice

    Volunteers make up around 75% of our workforce. We wouldn’t be able to provide such a vital free advice service without them. Our volu...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 May 23
  • National Highways: Roadworks in Kent- update

    National Highways: Roadworks in Kent- update

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: National Highways

    Dartford Crossing maintenance We’re continuing to carry out maintenance on the Dartford tunnels and have the following overnight clo...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 May 23
  • Burglary - Rook Lane, Bobbing

    Burglary - Rook Lane, Bobbing

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Wendy Licence

    There has been a report of burglary which has occurred to what is a commercial premises in Rook Lane, Bobbing. This is believed to have occu...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 May 23
  • Village Voice

    Village Voice

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Mrs Wendy Licence

    The latest edition of the Village Voice has been published and can be found by clicking this link: Village Voice Paper editions will be pub...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 May 23
  • Share Images and Footage of Off-Road Bikes

    Share Images and Footage of Off-Road Bikes

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Swale Community Safety Unit

    We are urging members of the public to send in any images or footage of off-road bikes being ridden illegally. As the weather improves o...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 May 23
  • Table Tennis at Newington Village Hall

    Table Tennis at Newington Village Hall

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Village Group

    The Sturdee and Newington Table Tennis Clubs would like to invite players to attend on Monday nights during the summer months of May, June a...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 May 23
  • Property Marking

    Property Marking

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Wendy Licence

    Mark your property to deter burglars A determined burglar can be difficult to discourage. Good-quality doors, windows and locks are excelle...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 May 23
  • 20's Plenty bin stickers

    20's Plenty bin stickers

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Wendy Licence

    The Parish Council has acquired a number of wheelie bin self- adhesive stickers for bins within the 20mph zone. If your bin can be seen by...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Apr 23
  • Temporary Road Closure - Breach Lane, Newington -17th May 2023

    Temporary Road Closure - Breach Lane, Newington -17th May 2023

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Wendy Licence

    It will be necessary to close part of Breach Lane, Newington from 17th May 2023, for up to one day, between the hours of 09.30 and 15.30. B...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Apr 23
  • Soccer School

    Soccer School

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Wendy Licence

    Bredhurt Junior Football Club will be starting their Soccer School on Saturday 22 April for children aged 4 years to school Year 1. This wil...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Mar 23
  • Southern Water update

    Southern Water update

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Wendy Licence

    Please click on link below for Southern Water's news release covering the recent bill announcement Southern Water

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Feb 23
  • Swale Borough Council - Household Support Fund

    Swale Borough Council - Household Support Fund

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Wendy Licence

    You may be eligible for help with your food and the cost of utilities through the Household Support Fund. Funded by UK Government, the sche...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 16 Nov 22
  • My Community Voice

    My Community Voice

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Wendy

    Following on from the Public Engagement event, the Swale Community Safety Unit would like to encourage you to register with My Community Voi...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Oct 22
  • Newington tribute to the Late Her Majesty The Queen  on Saturday 17 September

    Newington tribute to the Late Her Majesty The Queen on Saturday 17 September

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Wendy Licence

    In response to requests from many villagers for a public tribute to the late Queen, Newington History Group (NHG) is helping organise a shor...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 16 Sep 22
  • Newington Youth Club

    Newington Youth Club

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Contributor

    Newington Youth Club is run from the Pavilion in the Recreational Ground, every Tuesday during term time. It runs from 4pm - 5.30pm and is o...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 Sep 22
  • The Passing of Her Majesty The Queen

    The Passing of Her Majesty The Queen

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Wendy Licence

    It is with enormous sadness that Newington Parish Council learned of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and Councillors would like to express ...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Sep 22
  • Help with Food, Gas, Electricity and Water Available for Swale Residents

    Help with Food, Gas, Electricity and Water Available for Swale Residents

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Wendy Licence

    People struggling to feed their families and pay their bills could be eligible for support from Swale Borough Council. The council has...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Jul 22
  • Promoting volunteering for the good of the community

    Promoting volunteering for the good of the community

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Wendy

    Community groups and charities, run by volunteers, are vital to making Swale the best it can be. Volunteering is both rewarding and fun for ...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 May 22
  • Swale Community and Voluntary Services

    Swale Community and Voluntary Services

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Wendy

    Swale Volunteer Car Scheme Can you help? If you are a car owner, why not become one of our Volunteer Drivers? By becoming one of our Volun...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Apr 22
  • Swale Borough Council - Use of Electric Scooters is Illegal on Public Roads, Cycle Lanes and Pavements

    Swale Borough Council - Use of Electric Scooters is Illegal on Public Roads, Cycle Lanes and Pavements

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Wendy

    Swale Borough Council urges electric scooter users to comply with the law by only using them on private land where they have permission to r...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Mar 22
  • Youths with catapults

    Youths with catapults

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Wendy

    There have been a number of reports across the Swale area involving youths firing catapults at birds and other wildlife. On Wednesday 9th M...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 Mar 22
  • 22/500275/OUT Land South Of London Road -Pond Farm

    22/500275/OUT Land South Of London Road -Pond Farm

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Wendy

    Application 22/500275/OUT Address: Land South Of London Road, Newington PROPOSAL: Outline planning application for up to 135 dwellings wi...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Mar 22
  • Think WIDE(N) burglary prevention campaign launched

    Think WIDE(N) burglary prevention campaign launched

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Wendy

    Our research shows two thirds (67%) of people are worried about their home being broken into, yet there are simple, proven measures we can a...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 1 Mar 22
  • Air Quality Report

    Air Quality Report

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Wendy

    Newington Parish Council has commissioned an independent report from the University of Kent Centre for Health Service Studies to examine the...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Dec 21
  • How to protect your garage and outbuildings

    How to protect your garage and outbuildings

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Mrs Wendy Licence

    Garages are often no more secure than a garden shed; both of which are used to store valuables like power tools, bikes and often vehicles. I...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 Oct 21
  • Age UK volunteers

    Age UK volunteers

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Mrs Wendy Licence

    Could you be a Befriender? Can you spare an hour a week? Here at Age UK Faversham & Sittingbourne we believe “No one should hav...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Jul 21
  • Pavilion wildlife area

    Pavilion wildlife area

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Mrs Wendy Licence

    You may have noticed the wildlife habitat around the Pavilion building, this is a fascinating wildlife project that is being carried out at ...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Jul 21
  • Football Coaching- Pre School & Years R & 1

    Football Coaching- Pre School & Years R & 1

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Mrs Wendy Licence

    BREDHURST JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB Football coaching for Boys & Girls Pre School & Years R & 1 Saturdays 10am – 11am Ne...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Jun 21
  • Air Quality Management Area at Keycol Hill

    Air Quality Management Area at Keycol Hill

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Mrs Wendy Licence

    Important Information from Swale Borough Council Dear Resident, We are proposing to declare an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) along Ke...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Sep 20
  • Priority Services Register

    Priority Services Register

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Mrs Wendy Licence

    As part of the Utility Networks Partnership, Southeast Water has created a joint video promoting the Priority Services Register (PSR). Work...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Jul 20
  • Planning application for Land Rear of Eden Meadow, High Street Newington ME9 7JH

    Planning application for Land Rear of Eden Meadow, High Street Newington ME9 7JH

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Mrs Wendy Licence

    Application:  20/501475/FULL Land Rear of Eden Meadow, High Street Newington ME9 7JH Proposal:  Erection of 40 No. residential dw...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Apr 20
  • Southern Water support for customers

    Southern Water support for customers

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Mrs Wendy Licence

    Did you know that Southern Water can help you with your water bill?  You may be eligible for assistance if: Your household income is...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Jan 20
  • Court of Appeal – Gladman Pond Farm appeal rejected

    Court of Appeal – Gladman Pond Farm appeal rejected

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Cllr Stephen Harvey

    Gladman’s proposal for 330 houses on Pond Farm had been refused by Planning Committee and their appeals rejected by Public Planning In...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Sep 19