Local News - Newington Parish Council, Newington, Sittingbourne

Emergency Road Closure - Iwade Road, Newington - extended to 23 April 2025

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Kent Highways

The closure of Iwade Road, Newington has been extended to 23rd April 2025. The road will be closed in the vicinity of Snakesbury Cottage...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 17 Apr 25

National Highways update- Dartford Crossing

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: National Highways

Dartford Crossing - upcoming closures (for more information/updates, please see: A282 Dartford Crossing maintenance and repairs - National H...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 17 Apr 25

Temporary Road Closure - Callaways Lane, Newington - 27th May 2025

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Kent Highways

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to close part of Callaways Lane, Newington from 27th May 2025, with...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 15 Apr 25

Village Spring Clean

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

The Parish Councilwould like to thank everyone who helped with the Spring litter pick and also the Plymouth Brethren Rapid Relief Team for p...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 14 Apr 25

Planning Committee meeting Wednesday 16 April 2025

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

Ref: 25/500761/FULL Address:Land West Of Church Lane, Newington Proposal: Erection of 90 no. residential dwellings, together with associa...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 9 Apr 25

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 Apr 25

News from Citizens Advice Swale April 2025

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Citizens Advice

Are you worried about debt and rising bills? With energy, water and broadband bills on the rise, it’s getting increasingly difficu...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 8 Apr 25

Parkinsons UK

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

Parkinsons UK

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 4 Apr 25

VACANCY FOR CO-OPTED PARISH COUNCILLOR

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Mrs Wendy Licence

Would you like to make a difference to your local community? Would you like to assist in decisions that affect your community? If so why n...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 3 Apr 25

Off Road Bikes

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: PC Jez Chittim

On Sunday 30th March 2025 approximately £3,000 of damage was caused to Sittingbourne and Milton Regis Golf Club, Wormdale Hill, Newing...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 1 Apr 25

Kent CCTV Register

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

Register your CCTV camera

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 27 Mar 25

Temporary Road Closure - A2 High Street, Newington - 26th April 2025

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Kent Highways

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Aile Homes, it will be necessary to close part of A2 High Street, Newington from 26th April 2025, w...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 26 Mar 25

Road Closure - Bobbing Hill, Bobbing - 17th March 2025

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Kent Highways

It will be necessary to close Bobbing Hill, Bobbing from 17th March 2025 for up to 21 days. The road will be closed between A2 Key Stree...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 21 Mar 25

Vehicle Nuisance

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Swale Community Safety Unit

There has been a significant increase within Swale of nuisance vehicles dangerously riding on pavements, on roads, across fields and play pa...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 18 Feb 25

Village Planters

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

Do you have green fingers and a desire to make our village brighter? The Parish Council is looking for volunteers to look after our planters...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 6 Feb 25

Police Report

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

The latest report from PC Jez Chittim is available and can be found here.

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 6 Feb 25

Burglary in Newington

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Jez Chittim

Overnight Saturday 25th January into the morning of Sunday 26th January 2025 a property on High Street, Newington was broken into via smashi...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 27 Jan 25

Ted Tydeman Table Tennis Tournament

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

Either side of Christmas, the Sturdee and Newington Table Tennis Clubs held an invitation handicapped competition in memory of local, region...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 6 Jan 25

Pensioner Just Missing Out Scheme

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Kent County Council

The Pensioner Just Missing Out scheme supports Kent pensioners in need of help with significantly rising living costs. The scheme is availab...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 19 Dec 24

Are you eligible for Pension Credit?

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

Did you know up to 18,000 Kent households are missing out on Pension Credit? If you or someone you know is retired and on a low income, you ...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 4 Oct 24

Fraud Alert from Kent Police

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

The latest fraud alerts are available here. Please feel free to share these with family and friends and display on any social media platform...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 30 Sep 24

Urgent fraud Alert from Kent Police

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

Kent Police has had several reports of this parking fine or commonly known as a penalty charge notice being received via text message, it is...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 12 Sep 24

Fraud Alerts

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Kent Police

Kent Police has published details of Fraud Alerts, this can be found here Report a non-urgent crimes online: Report | Kent Police Ta...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 10 Sep 24

Restart a Heart

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex

Across the South East, 22 people a day on average suffer out of hospital cardiac arrest and bystander CPR can make all the difference. Life-...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 23 Aug 24

Off road dirt bikes

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Kent Police

We have had an increase in reports of dirt bikes being ridden along public roads, pavements and through woodlands and open spaces accessible...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 22 Apr 24

Cold calling scam

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

There has been an increase of people knocking on doors and trying to sell property maintenance services such as roof/patio cleaning, particu...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 17 Apr 24

Courier Fraud

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Citizens Advice

Kent Police has received a large number of reports for Courier Fraud across Kent Residents receive a call from the Police and they either n...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 12 Apr 24

Kent Together

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

If you have money worries or are looking for ways you can make your money go further, we can help you to find your way through to the advice...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 20 Jan 24

Advice on Using E-Scooters

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

What is an e-scooter? Electrical scooters (also known as e-scooters) come under the category of “powered transporters”; this co...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 23 Dec 23

Land To The Rear Of Eden Meadow

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

Application: 23/505365/OUT Land To The Rear Of Eden Meadow, Newington ME9 7JH Proposal: Outline planning application for up to 25no. reside...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 4 Dec 23

Soccer School

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

Bredhurt Junior Football Club Soccer School is on Saturday mornings for children aged 4 years to school Year 1 and take place at the Recreat...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 6 Oct 23

Speedwatch report

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

The latest Speedwatch report is now available and can be found here- Speed Watch report. Newington Speedwatch needs more volunteers to help...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 26 Sep 23

Pond Farm update from Parish Council meeting 29 August

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

Ref: 22/500275/OUT Land South Of London Road, Newington Proposal: Outline planning application for up to 135 dwellings with the retention ...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 4 Sep 23

Pond Farm Appeal decision

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

The decision on Land South Of London Road has been published. The appeal is allowed and planning permission is granted for up to 135 dwellin...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 15 Aug 23

New Police Officer

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

The Parish Council is pleased to welcome PC Jez Chittim who is the the beat officer for Newington and can be contacted by email [email protected]...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 5 Jul 23

21/504028/FULL Land At School Lane: Appeal Hearing

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

Application: 21/504028/FULL Land At School Lane, Newington ME9 7JU Planning Inspectorate reference APP/V2255/W/22/3312284 Proposal: Erection...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 23 Jun 23

Newington Women's Institute

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

We have a varied monthly programme which may include guest speakers, or craft activities, quizzes, competitions and a chance to natter to yo...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 12 Jun 23

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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