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May, 2024

Community Infrastructure Grant (CIG) reopened to support improvements to community assets.

Swale’s unsung heroes were recognised and celebrated at this year’s Civic Award ceremony.

Learn how to safely intervene to prevent harmful and dangerous situations.

Preparations for another busy summer on Sheppey are continuing.

If you are struggling with mental health, you can receive crucial advice and support at an event we are hosting.

Find out the results of the local count for the Kent Police and Crime Commissioner election 2024.

People had their say on plans to deliver improved health and leisure facilities in Sheerness.

A conservation area in Sittingbourne has been amended to better encompass areas of local importance.

Two conservation areas in Faversham have been expanded to include more areas of local importance.

April, 2024

The council took legal action to remove 31 unauthorised caravans from a site in Hartlip.

More than 870 people have been helped with the cost of living crisis across 18 events we hosted.

Plans for Beachfields were unveiled at a public consultation.

People with multiple and complex disabilities have better access to council leisure centres.

We have teamed up with Peel Ports to tackle irresponsible jet ski use.

SUEZ apologises for disruption to waste and recycling collections in early weeks of new contract.

Children will be having more fun outside thanks to improvement works to local parks.

The planning application has been submitted to the council’s planning team for consideration.

Conservation areas in Sheerness have been expanded to include more areas of historical importance.

Core Documents for the planning appeal for land at Ufton Court Farm.

March, 2024

A local swimming pool is set to receive a cash boost of £227,500.

We have been awarded £32,900 to bolster our work tackling waste related crimes.

Marshals will be working to keep Sheerness and Sittingbourne town centres safe over Easter.

Youth club to operate for another year thanks to safer streets project funding.

Help give your unwanted bicycles a new lease on life at a bike donation day.

Fly-tippers in Swale could be fined £1,000 after we agreed to increase the penalty.

A man has been prosecuted for illegally carrying waste as part of a crackdown on fly-tipping.

There will be more licensing inspections to make sure restricted products are sold responsibly.

Domestic abuse charities will provide vulnerable women and girls with an upgraded safety app.

February, 2024

Plans for the future of Barton’s Point Coastal Park are taking shape.

Councillors agreed the budget, and council tax levels, for 2024/25 at a meeting last week.

We are asking the Government to extend the Household Support Fund.

Could you help plant 700 trees in Sittingbourne?

Learn how to deal with harmful and dangerous situations with free active bystander training.

The Swale Voluntary Alliance are hosting events for charities to network and collaborate.

The new waste contract will bring changes to the existing collections to improve their reliability.

Draft budget to be approved by councillors later this month.

The plans for EKC Sheppey College’s extension were on display for viewing last week.

Have your say on how we tackle inequality within the borough.

Waste carriers were targeted last week as part of a regular crackdown on fly-tipping.

Uniformed marshals will once again be patrolling Sheerness and Sittingbourne town centres.

A student’s stolen bike has been replaced thanks to the Swale Cycle-re-Cycle programme.

January, 2024

Two tennis courts have been refurbished thanks to our partnership with the LTA.

Progress report on the council's Climate and Ecological Emergency targets.

A campaign to help people living in social housing understand their rights.

Campaign to tackle antisocial behaviour has had a positive response.

‘Wheelie Wonka’ could be taking away your recycling after a public vote.

Get crucial advice on debt at events we are hosting this month.

Follow our new walking and cycling route map.

December, 2023

We are deploying uniformed marshals to help keep Sheerness and Sittingbourne town centres safe.

Local councillors saw firsthand the issues recycling contamination can cause.

Swale Borough Council (SBC) has provided an update on the £20 million Sheerness Revival Project.

Help name our new fleet of waste collection and street sweeper vehicles.

A conservation area in Swale has been expanded to include more areas of local importance.

People are being asked to have their say on our proposed budget.

November, 2023

We will plant over 15,000 trees thanks to a government grant of £273,400.

Waste carriers were targeted last week as part of a regular crackdown on fly-tipping.

Celebrate national tree week with events we are hosting.

Get help with food and utility bills from the Household Support Fund Extension (HSFE).

October, 2023

A Swale green space has won gold in the South and South East in Bloom.

Action will be taken to tackle antisocial behaviour in two town centres.

Opt out of the Halloween festivities this year by using this poster.

We have agreed on a plan to improve how the organisation works.

A person involved in fly-tipping offence has been convicted and ordered to pay nearly £5,000.

We are asking the Government for help to combat the shortage of general practitioners.

Local charities can now help secure their future thanks to a new alliance.

Help us name our new fleet of waste collection and street sweeper vehicles.

We have installed a pirate ship themed play area in Beachfields.

September, 2023

A man has been prosecuted for not complying with a noise abatement notice.

Waste carriers were targeted last week to crackdown on fly-tipping.

We have raised concerns about KCC'S proposals to change youth services.

The new action plan setting out how we will improve air quality.

People worrying about the cost of living can get advice at a series of roadshows.

New lease of life for the flint wall of St Michael's Churchyard.

Swale Borough Council has been awarded the platinum PawPrints Award.

EV charging points in the Bourne Place Car Park have been upgraded.

August, 2023

There’s new play equipment for New Road playground in Minster.

New toilet blocks at Beachfields and Barton's Point Coastal Park.

July, 2023

Swale Borough Council has agreed new occupant for recently refurbished Masters House.

Green Flags awarded to Milton Creek Country Park and Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park.

Reminder about being safe when visiting the coast this summer.

Read about investment in Swale's public park tennis courts.

June, 2023

Help available from the NHS to quit smoking.

May, 2023

Waste carriers targeted in crackdown.

Results of the local elections that took place on 4 May 2023

April, 2023

Read about changes to our opening times from 1 May.

March, 2023

An illegal waste carrier is almost £1,000 out of pocket our successful prosecution

January, 2023

Successful £20 million bid to improve health, education, leisure and employment in Sheerness.

You now need photo ID to vote at a polling station

December, 2022

Our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) provides help to rough sleepers during extreme weather.

November, 2022

A programme to help people struggling to feed their families and pay their bills has reopened.

March, 2022

Charges come into force for replacement blue and green household bins.

August, 2020

If you need help with food, find a foodbank near you.