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M2 junction 5 improvement scheme - A249 southbound now open
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: National HighwaysWe’re pleased to announce that we’re ahead of schedule and the A249 southbound (towards Maidstone) between the Stockbury Roundab...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Mar 24 -
National Highways roadworks in Kent for the week ahead
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: National HighwaysFirstly, ‘egg-cellent’ news this Easter – we're lifting more than 850 miles of roadworks across England, to help motor...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Mar 24 -
Emergency Road Closure - Bull Lane, Newington - 22nd March 2024
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: KCC HighwaysIt will be necessary to close Bull Lane, Newington from 22nd March 2024 for up to 7 days. The road will be closed outside Chelsey Farm. ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 22 Mar 24 -
National Highways roadworks in Kent for the week ahead
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: National HighwaysHere are the main closures coming up for the M2 and A2. For the most up-to-date information, visit our Daily closures page, where you can al...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 22 Mar 24 -
Urgent Road Closure - Callaways Lane, Newington - 25th March 2024
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: KCC HighwaysIt will be necessary to close Callaways Lane, Newington from 25th March 2024 for up to 1 day. The road will be closed by the junction wi...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 22 Mar 24 -
National Highways work in Kent for the week ahead
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: National HighwaysHere are the main closures coming up for the M2, A249 and the Dartford Crossing Visit our south east maintenance page to find out more abou...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 8 Mar 24 -
Updates from Citizens Advice Swale March 2024
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Citizens AdviceWe’re experiencing a busy winter at Citizens Advice Swale, including our energy advice team, which was formed in response to the natio...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 8 Mar 24 -
M2 junction 5 improvement scheme - A249 northbound weekend closure
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: National HighwaysHaving started work to install new drainage on the A249 south of Stockbury Roundabout, we’ve found an existing large soakaway. To enab...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 7 Mar 24 -
Police Surgery
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicencePC Jez Chittim will be holding a surgery at St Michael and All Angels Church, Hartlip at 10:30 hours on Wednesday 6th March 2024. This is y...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Mar 24 -
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 Mar 24 -
SGN - Temporary Road Closure - Bobbing Hill, Bobbing - 19th March 2024
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceDue to works planned to be undertaken by SGN, it will be necessary to close part of Bobbing Hill, Bobbing from 19th March 2024, with an esti...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 1 Mar 24 -
KCC Household Support Fund
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceHousehold Support Fund - £100 energy support If you or someone you know is struggling to pay energy bills, you may be eligible for a ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 1 Mar 24 -
VACANCY FOR A CO-OPTED PARISH COUNCILLOR
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Mrs Wendy LicenceWould 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 CouncilPosted: 1 Mar 24 -
UK Power Networks - Temporary Road Closure - Bull Lane, Newington - 25th March 2024
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: KCC HighwaysDue to works planned to be undertaken by UK Power Networks, it will be necessary to close part of Bull Lane, Newington from 25th March 2024,...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 29 Feb 24 -
National Highways roadworks in Kent for the week ahead
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: National HighwaysHere are the main closures coming up for the M2, A2 and M20 and the Dartford Crossing. Visit our south east maintenance page to find out mo...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 29 Feb 24 -
Emergency railway repair work in the Newington area
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Network RailThe railway line between Rainham and Sittingbourne will remain closed for at least the next seven days while our engineers stabilise a lands...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Feb 24 -
National Highways work in Kent for the week ahead
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: National HighwaysHere are the main closures coming up. Visit our south east maintenance page to find out more about the work listed below. Please bea...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Feb 24 -
Planning Enforcement Strategy - Consultation
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Swale Borough CouncilWhat are we consulting on? Government guidance encourages all local planning authorities to publish an enforcement plan, and this should...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Feb 24 -
Urgent Road Closure - Callaways Lane, Newington - 28th February 2024
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: KCC HighwaysIt will be necessary to close Callaways Lane, Newington from 28th February 2024 for up to 1 day. The road will be closed at the junction...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 23 Feb 24 -
Updates from Citizens Advice Swale February 2024
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Swale Citizens AdviceWe can all face problems that seem complicated or intimidating. At Citizens Advice Swale, we believe no one should have to face these proble...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 9 Feb 24 -
Community engagement & My Community Voice
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: My Community VoiceCommunity Engagement & My Community Voice pop up : Sat 10 Feb 10:00 My Community Voice is encouraging the public to have their say. In...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 7 Feb 24 -
Police report
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceThe latest Newsletter from Police Officer Jez Chittim is available and can be found here.
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 7 Feb 24 -
M2 junction 5 improvement scheme – closure update
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: National HighwaysAs we enter our final year of the scheme, we’d like to thank you for your patience while we work to improve M2 junction 5 Stockbury Ro...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 2 Feb 24 -
Breach Lane break in
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceOn Friday 26 January, there was a break in at some stables along Breach Lane, Upchurch. If anyone has any information of which may help with...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 29 Jan 24 -
Village Hall Partial Car Park Suspension
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceSolar Panel Installation at the Village Hall. Work on the south facing roof of the hall is due to take place on Monday 4th March. To allow ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Jan 24 -
Household Energy Bill – Additional Support
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: KCC Household Support Fund TeamAdditional support with household energy costs - Debt Advice Scheme (subject to eligibility criteria) Kent County Council is currently work...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 23 Jan 24 -
Kent Together
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceIf 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 CouncilPosted: 20 Jan 24 -
M2 junction 5 improvement scheme - A249 overnight closures
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: National HighwaysA249 southbound – planned overnight closures National Highways will be closing the A249 southbound between the Stockbury Roundabout a...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 9 Jan 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 -
Consultation on the Swale Borough Council draft Corporate Plan
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceFollowing the borough election in May this year, the coalition administration have developed a draft Corporate Plan which sets out the Counc...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 7 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 -
Burglary- London Road Newington
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceThere was a burglary in the afternoon of Saturday 14th October 2023 between 15:00 hours and midnight along London Road, Newington. Car keys ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Oct 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 -
Speedwatch report
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceThe latest Speedwatch report is now available and can be found here- Speed Watch report. Newington Speedwatch needs more volunteers to help...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Sep 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 -
Annual Survey on the performance of Kent Police
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Office of the Kent Police & Crime CommissionerKent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Scott, has launched the annual consultation about the performance of Kent Police and cri...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 9 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 -
Temporary closure of Public Footpath ZR38- 7 June 2023
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: KCC PROWKent 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 CouncilPosted: 3 Jun 23 -
Table Tennis at Newington Village Hall
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Village GroupThe 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 CouncilPosted: 3 May 23 -
Property Marking
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceMark your property to deter burglars A determined burglar can be difficult to discourage. Good-quality doors, windows and locks are excelle...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 3 May 23 -
20's Plenty bin stickers
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceThe 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 CouncilPosted: 29 Apr 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 -
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: ContributorNewington 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 -
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