Local News - Newington Parish Council, Newington, Sittingbourne

Sponsor Spring Flowers for our Community Woodland

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

Over 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 Council |

Posted: 12 Aug 25

Temporary Road Closure - A2 Key Street, Sittingbourne - 11th August 2025

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Kent Highways

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Kent County Council, it will be necessary to close part of A2 Key Street, Sittingbourne from 11th A...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 7 Aug 25

VACANCY FOR CO-OPTED PARISH COUNCILLOR

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Mrs Wendy Licence

Are 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 Council |

Posted: 7 Aug 25

Southern Water - Temporary Road Closure - Iwade Road, Newington

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Kent Highways

Due 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 Council |

Posted: 6 Aug 25

Drainage and Vegetation Clearance Works M2 junctions 4 - 5

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: National Highways

National Highways will soon be carrying out drainage repairs and vegetation clearance on the M2 between junction 4 to junction 5. To un...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 6 Aug 25

Temporary Road Closure - School Lane, Newington - 1st September 2025

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Kent Highways

Due 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 Council |

Posted: 5 Aug 25

Temporary Road Closure - Iwade Road, Newington - 9th September 2025

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Kent Highways

Due 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 Council |

Posted: 5 Aug 25

News from Citizens Advice Swale August 2025

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Citizens Advice Swale

Back 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 Council |

Posted: 5 Aug 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: 4 Aug 25

How to spot parcel delivery scams

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Citizens Advice Swale

Parcel delivery scams are becoming increasingly common. They are known as phishing scams, and aim to trick you into giving away your persona...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 1 Aug 25

National Highways & Transport Network - Public Satisfaction Surveys

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Kent Highways

This year, for the eighth year running, Kent County Council is taking part in the National Highways & Transport NetworkPublic Satisfacti...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 25 Jul 25

Consultation - Statement of Licensing Policy

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Swale Borough Council

The Licensing Act 2003 controls the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment, and late-night refreshment. Swale Borough Council is require...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 25 Jul 25

Temporary Road Closures - School Lane, Iwade, Iwade Road, Newington & Basser Hill, Lower Halstow - 3rd September 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 School Lane, Iwade, Iwade Road, Newington & Ba...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 17 Jul 25

Holiday Fraud

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Fraud Prevention Co-ordinator

Planning 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 Council |

Posted: 15 Jul 25

KCC Travel Saver

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Kent County Council

The 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 Council |

Posted: 15 Jul 25

Help improve the NHS 111 service

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

NHS 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 Council |

Posted: 3 Jul 25

Update: ADH Groundworks Ltd - Temporary Road Closure - School Lane, Boxted Lane & Bricklands, Newington

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Kent Highways

Update 17 June Please note, the closure for Bricklands has been extended, with estimated completion by 18th June 2025. Update 13 June 2...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 17 Jun 25

Youth Summer Activities

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Tanya Mitchell

Newington Parish Council has arranged for Vibe to provide exciting free activities this summer for young people aged 8- 12 years old.

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 11 Jun 25

25/501640/REM Land At Pond Farm

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

25/501640/REM Land At Pond Farm London Road Newington Kent Approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale sought) ...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 9 Jun 25

Violence Against Women and Girls Community Engagement Events

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Kent Police

On behalf of Kent Police, I would like to invite you to a Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Community Event on Tuesday 10th June 2025,...

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 5 Jun 25

Newington CEP School Anniversary

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Newington CEP School

Newington 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 Council |

Posted: 3 Jun 25

Proposed development for Land West Of Church Lane

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

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

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 3 Jun 25

KCC Trading Standards alert

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: KCC Trading Standards

As 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 Council |

Posted: 23 May 25

Police Report

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: PC Jez Chittim

The latest Police report is available, please click the link below to view. Report May 2025

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 23 May 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

Parkinsons UK

Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence

Parkinsons UK

Newington Parish Council |

Posted: 4 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

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

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

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

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