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Consultation opens on KCC’s Home to School Transport Policy
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceKent County Council (KCC) has launched a public consultation on its proposed new Home to School Transport Policy. KCC’s transpo...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 3 Feb 23 -
Southern Water update
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicencePlease click on link below for Southern Water's news release covering the recent bill announcement Southern Water
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 3 Feb 23 -
Diversity House Open Day
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceOn 8th March 2023 9am-3pm, Diversity House will open it’s doors wider to showcase their centre for Women and Girls Innovation and Empo...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 31 Jan 23 -
Voter ID Needed for Elections
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceThe UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections. This new req...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 31 Jan 23 -
Update from National Highways
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceM2 junction 5 improvement scheme – slip road and A249 weekend closures update We’re still planning to reopen the coastbound sli...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 27 Jan 23 -
KCC Household Support Fund
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceFunded by the UK government, the Household Support Fund scheme supports vulnerable Kent households in need of help with significantly rising...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Jan 23 -
Update from National Highways
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceHere are the main closures we have planned for the M2, A249 and M20 over the coming weeks. Visit nationalhighways.co.uk/se-maintenance to f...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 20 Jan 23 -
M2 junction 5 improvement scheme - update
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceHere is the latest on the eastbound slip roads from National Highways: We’ve made good progress on the slips, however due to the cold...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 20 Jan 23 -
Emergency Road Closure - Wormdale Hill, Newington - 16th January 2023
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceIt will be necessary to close Wormdale Hill, Newington from 16th January 2023 for up to 14 days. The road will be closed between Wormdal...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 13 Jan 23 -
Village Voice
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Mrs Wendy LicenceThe latest edition of the Village Voice has been published and can be found by clicking this link: Village Voice
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 5 Jan 23 -
Kent Against Burglary
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceWe've historically seen an increase in burglaries over the autumn and winter months when it gets dark early and we fill our homes with g...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 23 Dec 22 -
Fraudsters stole £15.3m from Christmas shoppers last year
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceNew figures revealed victims of online shopping scams lost on average £1,000 per person during last year’s festive shopping seas...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 24 Nov 22 -
Winter Crime Prevention
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceStay with Your Vehicle It’s fairly common for people to warm up their vehicle in front of their homes during the winter months. But b...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 21 Nov 22 -
Swale Borough Council - Household Support Fund
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceYou 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 CouncilPosted: 16 Nov 22 -
Suspicious Vehicle
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceThe Police have been made aware of reports of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Lower Hartlip Road around 7am on both Thursday 10th and Sa...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 15 Nov 22 -
Neighbourhood Watch newsletter
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceThe latest edition of the Neighbourhood Watch newsletter is available here
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 8 Nov 22 -
My Community Voice
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: WendyFollowing on from the Public Engagement event, the Swale Community Safety Unit would like to encourage you to register with My Community Voi...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Oct 22 -
New PCSO for Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch ward
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: WendyKirsty Linge is the new PCSO for Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch ward and has taken over from PCSO Lorraine Holmes. Kirsty has been a PC...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Oct 22 -
Swale House closing from Thursday, 6 October
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceSwale House will be closed to the public, council staff and Councillors to allow for testing for asbestos. During works to install double g...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 4 Oct 22 -
ALERT: Energy Bill Scam texts
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceAction Fraud has received 139 crime reports relating to fake text messages purporting to be from the UK government. The texts state that the...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 4 Oct 22 -
Rogue Trader Alert - Driveway cleaning scam
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceA resident in Upchurch was cold called by a male who claimed that he was jet washing and weather proofing the neighbour's driveway. The ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 29 Sep 22 -
Newington tribute to the Late Her Majesty The Queen on Saturday 17 September
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceIn 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 CouncilPosted: 16 Sep 22 -
Newington Youth Club
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: WendyNewington 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 CouncilPosted: 14 Sep 22 -
The Passing of Her Majesty The Queen
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceIt is with enormous sadness that Newington Parish Council learned of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and Councillors would like to express ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 13 Sep 22 -
Help with Food, Gas, Electricity and Water Available for Swale Residents
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicencePeople struggling to feed their families and pay their bills could be eligible for support from Swale Borough Council. The council has...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 4 Jul 22 -
Promoting volunteering for the good of the community
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: WendyCommunity 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 CouncilPosted: 5 May 22 -
Swale Community and Voluntary Services
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: WendySwale 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 CouncilPosted: 21 Apr 22 -
Swale Borough Council - Use of Electric Scooters is Illegal on Public Roads, Cycle Lanes and Pavements
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: WendySwale 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 CouncilPosted: 31 Mar 22 -
Youths with catapults
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: WendyThere 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 CouncilPosted: 14 Mar 22 -
22/500275/OUT Land South Of London Road -Pond Farm
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: WendyApplication 22/500275/OUT Address: Land South Of London Road, Newington PROPOSAL: Outline planning application for up to 135 dwellings wi...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 7 Mar 22 -
Think WIDE(N) burglary prevention campaign launched
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: WendyOur 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 CouncilPosted: 1 Mar 22 -
Air Quality Report
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: WendyNewington Parish Council has commissioned an independent report from the University of Kent Centre for Health Service Studies to examine the...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 20 Dec 21 -
How to protect your garage and outbuildings
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Mrs Wendy LicenceGarages 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 CouncilPosted: 19 Oct 21 -
Age UK volunteers
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Mrs Wendy LicenceCould 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 CouncilPosted: 9 Jul 21 -
Pavilion wildlife area
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Mrs Wendy LicenceYou may have noticed the wildlife habitat around the Pavilion building, this is a fascinating wildlife project that is being carried out at ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 5 Jul 21 -
Football Coaching- Pre School & Years R & 1
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Mrs Wendy LicenceBREDHURST JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB Football coaching for Boys & Girls Pre School & Years R & 1 Saturdays 10am – 11am Ne...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 8 Jun 21 -
Air Quality Management Area at Keycol Hill
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Mrs Wendy LicenceImportant Information from Swale Borough Council Dear Resident, We are proposing to declare an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) along Ke...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 11 Sep 20 -
Priority Services Register
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Mrs Wendy LicenceAs part of the Utility Networks Partnership, Southeast Water has created a joint video promoting the Priority Services Register (PSR). Work...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 7 Jul 20 -
Planning application for Land Rear of Eden Meadow, High Street Newington ME9 7JH
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Mrs Wendy LicenceApplication: 20/501475/FULL Land Rear of Eden Meadow, High Street Newington ME9 7JH Proposal: Erection of 40 No. residential dw...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Apr 20 -
Southern Water support for customers
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Mrs Wendy LicenceDid 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 CouncilPosted: 21 Jan 20 -
Court of Appeal – Gladman Pond Farm appeal rejected
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Cllr Stephen HarveyGladman’s proposal for 330 houses on Pond Farm had been refused by Planning Committee and their appeals rejected by Public Planning In...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 20 Sep 19