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Kent County Council - Temporary Road Closure - A249 Detling Hill (Southbound), Detling - 27th September 2025
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Kent HighwaysDue to works planned to be undertaken by Kent County Council, it will be necessary to close part of A249 Detling Hill (Southbound), Detling,...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 29 Aug 25 -
Invitation to Tender
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceNewington Parish Council is seeking tenders for a three-year contract for the following: Cemetery and Churchyard Maintenance Grass cutting ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 22 Aug 25 -
Invitation to tender- three year contract
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Mrs Wendy LicenceNewington Parish Council seeks tenders for a 3 YEAR CONTRACT for grounds maintenance at NewingtonRecreation Ground, please contact the Clerk...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 22 Aug 25 -
Temporarily closure of Public Footpath ZR55
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: KCC PROWKent County Council intends to make an Order the effect of which is to temporarily close Public Footpath ZR55 between Iwade Road and its jun...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 20 Aug 25 -
Emergency Alerts system test- 7 September 2025 at 3pm
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceThe UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm The test will be sent to all compatible 4G and...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 19 Aug 25 -
Sponsor Spring Flowers for our Community Woodland
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceOver the past 4 years the Parish Council been thinning the woodland annually to allow light in. The time is now right to start encouraging w...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 12 Aug 25 -
VACANCY FOR CO-OPTED PARISH COUNCILLOR
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Mrs Wendy LicenceAre you passionate about your community? Do you want to help make a long-lasting change? Do you have innovative ideas for the Council? Do...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 7 Aug 25 -
Southern Water - Temporary Road Closure - Iwade Road, Newington
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Kent HighwaysDue to works planned to be undertaken by Southern Water, it will be necessary to close part of Iwade Road, Newington from 21 August 2025, wi...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Aug 25 -
Drainage and Vegetation Clearance Works M2 junctions 4 - 5
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: National HighwaysNational Highways will soon be carrying out drainage repairs and vegetation clearance on the M2 between junction 4 to junction 5. To un...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Aug 25 -
Temporary Road Closure - School Lane, Newington - 1st September 2025
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Kent HighwaysDue to works planned to be undertaken by CityFibre, it will be necessary to close School Lane, Newington from 1st September 2025, with estim...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 5 Aug 25 -
Temporary Road Closure - Iwade Road, Newington - 9th September 2025
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Kent HighwaysDue to works planned to be undertaken by CityFibre, it will be necessary to close part of Iwade Road, Newington from 9th September 2025, wit...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 5 Aug 25 -
News from Citizens Advice Swale August 2025
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Citizens Advice SwaleBack to school support A new school year can put pressure on lots of people’s budgets, and if you’re feeling the squeeze at ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 5 Aug 25 -
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 Paper editions will be pub...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 4 Aug 25 -
How to spot parcel delivery scams
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Citizens Advice SwaleParcel delivery scams are becoming increasingly common. They are known as phishing scams, and aim to trick you into giving away your persona...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 1 Aug 25 -
National Highways & Transport Network - Public Satisfaction Surveys
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Kent HighwaysThis year, for the eighth year running, Kent County Council is taking part in the National Highways & Transport NetworkPublic Satisfacti...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 25 Jul 25 -
Consultation - Statement of Licensing Policy
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Swale Borough CouncilThe Licensing Act 2003 controls the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment, and late-night refreshment. Swale Borough Council is require...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 25 Jul 25 -
Temporary Road Closures - School Lane, Iwade, Iwade Road, Newington & Basser Hill, Lower Halstow - 3rd September 2025
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Kent HighwaysDue to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to close part of School Lane, Iwade, Iwade Road, Newington & Ba...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Jul 25 -
Holiday Fraud
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Fraud Prevention Co-ordinatorPlanning a summer holiday or last minute trip? Don't let criminals trip you up this summer Holiday fraud affected over 6,000 travell...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 15 Jul 25 -
KCC Travel Saver
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Kent County CouncilThe KCC Travel Saver is a bus pass that can save parents and pupils up to 50% on the cost of travel to and from school. For most children...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 15 Jul 25 -
Help improve the NHS 111 service
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceNHS Kent & Medway and NHS Sussex are working together to improve the NHS 111 service, and we would really value your support in helping ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 3 Jul 25 -
Update: ADH Groundworks Ltd - Temporary Road Closure - School Lane, Boxted Lane & Bricklands, Newington
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Kent HighwaysUpdate 17 June Please note, the closure for Bricklands has been extended, with estimated completion by 18th June 2025. Update 13 June 2...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Jun 25 -
Youth Summer Activities
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Tanya MitchellNewington Parish Council has arranged for Vibe to provide exciting free activities this summer for young people aged 8- 12 years old.
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 11 Jun 25 -
25/501640/REM Land At Pond Farm
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy Licence25/501640/REM Land At Pond Farm London Road Newington Kent Approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale sought) ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 9 Jun 25 -
Newington CEP School Anniversary
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington CEP SchoolNewington CEP School is 175 years old this year and, as part of its celebrations, is opening its doors for early evening tours - dates and t...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 3 Jun 25 -
Proposed development for Land West Of Church Lane
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceApplication: 25/500761/FULL Land West Of Church Lane, Newington Proposal: Erection of 90 no. residential dwellings, together with associated...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 3 Jun 25 -
KCC Trading Standards alert
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: KCC Trading StandardsAs the summer approaches many of us are thinking about a summer holiday. When planning a vacation be aware of how scammers can target you. T...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 23 May 25 -
Police Report
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: PC Jez ChittimThe latest Police report is available, please click the link below to view. Report May 2025
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 23 May 25 -
Parkinsons UK
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceParkinsons UK
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 4 Apr 25 -
Off Road Bikes
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: PC Jez ChittimOn Sunday 30th March 2025 approximately £3,000 of damage was caused to Sittingbourne and Milton Regis Golf Club, Wormdale Hill, Newing...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 1 Apr 25 -
Kent CCTV Register
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceRegister your CCTV camera
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 27 Mar 25 -
Vehicle Nuisance
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Swale Community Safety UnitThere has been a significant increase within Swale of nuisance vehicles dangerously riding on pavements, on roads, across fields and play pa...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 18 Feb 25 -
Burglary in Newington
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Jez ChittimOvernight Saturday 25th January into the morning of Sunday 26th January 2025 a property on High Street, Newington was broken into via smashi...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 27 Jan 25 -
Ted Tydeman Table Tennis Tournament
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceEither side of Christmas, the Sturdee and Newington Table Tennis Clubs held an invitation handicapped competition in memory of local, region...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Jan 25 -
Pensioner Just Missing Out Scheme
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Kent County CouncilThe Pensioner Just Missing Out scheme supports Kent pensioners in need of help with significantly rising living costs. The scheme is availab...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 19 Dec 24 -
Are you eligible for Pension Credit?
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceDid 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 CouncilPosted: 4 Oct 24 -
Fraud Alert from Kent Police
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceThe 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 CouncilPosted: 30 Sep 24 -
Urgent fraud Alert from Kent Police
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceKent 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 CouncilPosted: 12 Sep 24 -
Fraud Alerts
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Kent PoliceKent Police has published details of Fraud Alerts, this can be found here Report a non-urgent crimes online: Report | Kent Police Ta...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 10 Sep 24 -
Restart a Heart
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey SussexAcross 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 CouncilPosted: 23 Aug 24 -
Off road dirt bikes
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Kent PoliceWe have had an increase in reports of dirt bikes being ridden along public roads, pavements and through woodlands and open spaces accessible...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 22 Apr 24 -
Cold calling scam
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceThere has been an increase of people knocking on doors and trying to sell property maintenance services such as roof/patio cleaning, particu...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Apr 24 -
Courier Fraud
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Citizens AdviceKent 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 CouncilPosted: 12 Apr 24 -
Advice on Using E-Scooters
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceWhat is an e-scooter? Electrical scooters (also known as e-scooters) come under the category of “powered transporters”; this co...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 23 Dec 23 -
Land To The Rear Of Eden Meadow
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceApplication: 23/505365/OUT Land To The Rear Of Eden Meadow, Newington ME9 7JH Proposal: Outline planning application for up to 25no. reside...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 4 Dec 23 -
Soccer School
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceBredhurt 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 CouncilPosted: 6 Oct 23 -
Pond Farm update from Parish Council meeting 29 August
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceRef: 22/500275/OUT Land South Of London Road, Newington Proposal: Outline planning application for up to 135 dwellings with the retention ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 4 Sep 23 -
Pond Farm Appeal decision
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceThe 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 CouncilPosted: 15 Aug 23 -
New Police Officer
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceThe 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 CouncilPosted: 5 Jul 23 -
21/504028/FULL Land At School Lane: Appeal Hearing
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceApplication: 21/504028/FULL Land At School Lane, Newington ME9 7JU Planning Inspectorate reference APP/V2255/W/22/3312284 Proposal: Erection...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 23 Jun 23 -
Newington Women's Institute
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceWe have a varied monthly programme which may include guest speakers, or craft activities, quizzes, competitions and a chance to natter to yo...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 12 Jun 23