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April, 2024

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.

Information about issues with the new waste 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.

Have your say on the future of sexual entertainment venues, sex shops and sex cinemas.

Have your say on how we regulate the sale, collection, storage and disposal of scrap metal.

People struggling with the cost-of-living crisis can get advice and support at events hosted by us.

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.

Have your say on how we will manage unauthorised development.

Planning committee to discuss the battery safety management plan for the Cleve Hill Solar Park.

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.

People can receive useful health advice at events Swale Borough Council are hosting this month.

Nominations are now open to recognise the contributions of community heroes in Swale.

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.

Weekly deep cleaning programme restarts.

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.

There are changes to our services over the Christmas period.

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.

We are working with partners to organise more One Swale Roadshows.

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

People are being asked their views on our ambitions and priorities.

November, 2023

Household bin collection days will be changing over the Christmas period.

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

Councillors are being asked to approve our draft budget to go to consultation.

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

Celebrate national tree week with events we are hosting.

We are making grants of up to £5,000 available to support activities to improve local town centres.

People can now have their say on two of Swale’s conservation areas.

On this year’s Remembrance Sunday you can park for free in council car parks.

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

Storm Ciarán is expected to bring rain and wind which could cause disruption around the borough.

People are being asked their views on how we run our parking services.

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.

People can now have their say on two of Faversham’s conservation areas.

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.

Local environmental projects could get a £3,000 boost from the proceeds of litter fines.

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.

The Minster Cliffs Borough Ward by-election results have been announced.

Information about the planning appeal inquiry for Land West of Church Road Bapchild, Tonge.

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 funding to support rural communities and businesses has been launched.

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

Swale Borough Council has been awarded the platinum PawPrints Award.

Faversham Neighbourhood Plan consultations have now begun.

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.

You can now have your say on two conservation areas in Sheerness.

Consultations launched on existing measures to tackle anti-social behaviour.

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.

Get funding from your councillor to help local projects.

Grants up to £7,000 available to help improve infrastructure.

Reminder about being safe when visiting the coast this summer.

Grants available for projects that will improve footfall and increase visitor numbers.

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

June, 2023

Help available from the NHS to quit smoking.

Concerns about the potential impact of the closure of the Faversham household waste and recycling centre.

Nominate local buildings, structures and green spaces to be added to a new local heritage list.

May, 2023

Waste carriers targeted in crackdown.

Council announces new leader following May elections.

Council announces committees following local elections.

Prestigious Blue Flags for Minster and Sheerness beaches

May 4 2023 Election Results

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

April, 2023

Read about changes to our opening times from 1 May.

Find out who is standing in the upcoming local elections

March, 2023

The council has launched a consultation to get residents’ views on how the council will tackle major housing challenges for the next four years.

A successful car club trial is extended to Sittingbourne.

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

February, 2023

Councillors have agreed to the budget for 2023-2024

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.

July, 2022

Read about the annual update the electoral register.

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.