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Latest News in Swale
Find all the very latest news and information from the council below. You can find earlier news items here.
Coronavirus
Get the latest information about the affects of coronavirus (COVID-19) on local services, including bins, Council Tax and business rates.Anti-idling legislation
Councillors have approved powers that allow Swale Borough Council to issue fixed penalty notices to people who leave their vehicle idling while not in use.Have your say on how social housing is allocated
People can have their say on how Swale Borough Council decides who can get social housing.Changes to Council Tax Reminders
Read about the changes to the way we'll contact you when you Council Tax payments are due.Beach visitor support
Swale Borough Council will now have additional officers patrolling the boroughs bathing beaches to provide an additional layer of support to beach goers.Eastchurch cliff hazard notices
Three households who were in temporary accommodation after the cliff collapse in Eastchurch have been told they are able to return home.Micro businesses now eligible for discretionary grants
Micro businesses who have been severely impacted by COVID-19 could now be eligible for a discretionary grant from Swale Borough Council.£6,000 for Faversham Strike Force Football Club
Swale Borough Council grants £6,000 towards a new boiler for Faversham Strike Force Football Club.Changes to Land Charge Searches
Read about the changes to coming into place on Monday 3 August which affect the way you search the Land Charges register.Tenders reopen for Sheerness street furniture
Swale Borough Council has reopened tenders to refurbish the street furniture in Sheerness town centre after pausing during COVID-19.Plans submitted for a 9-lane bowling alley in Sittingbourne
An application for a 9-lane bowling alley in Sittingbourne has been submitted to Swale Borough Council.2020 electoral register update
Read about what you need to do for the 2020 electoral register update.Roads deep cleaned to improve air quality
Swale Borough Council has deep cleaned the roads and pavements in the borough’s five Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) to improve air quality.First area committees to start in September
Local communities will now have greater involvement in council decisions after a date was set for the first round of area committee meetings at last week’s annual council meeting.Solar-powered smart waste bin installed at Minster Leas beach
People will now see a new solar-powered smart bin at Minster Leas beach as part of a six-week trial to reduce the environmental impact and collection costs litter can have on the borough.More grants available to support local firms
Small businesses in the tourism, hospitality and leisure industry could be eligible for support from Swale Borough Council’s second round of discretionary grants.Another £1m grants to support local firms
One hundred and thirty small businesses affected by coronavirus have received discretionary business grants through Swale Borough Council.Have your say on boosting our visitor economy
Businesses can now have their say on Swale Borough Council’s plan to work with them to attract more visitors to the borough.Parking concessions for high street shoppers
Councillors have agreed a parking concession of an extra half an hour for free from Saturday 18 July to help residents access town centres more easily.Council Obtains Legal Advice for Judicial Review
The Council has obtained legal advice over a judicial review to overturn a consent order for a 350 megawatt solar farm.Virtual Annual Council Meeting
Read about the virtual Annual Council meeting, due to take place on Wednesday 15 July, including how to get involved.£40,000 Makeover for Faversham Toilets
Read about the £40,000 makeover to the public toilets in Faversham's central car park.Plans to replace the leisure centre roof could be approved next week
Plans to replace the leisure centre roof severely damaged by storm Ciara could be approved next week.The roof of Swallow’s Leisure Centre in Sittingbourne was damaged in February, and the council’s cabinet are being asked to approve funding of up to £800,000 for replacement work.Holiday home owners reminded of occupancy restrictions
Holiday home owners are being reminded that the new park home policy recently passed by councillors does not automatically change the current 8-10 month occupancy restrictions in place under the local plan.RNLI lifeguards start at Leysdown beach this weekend
RNLI lifeguards will be on duty at Leysdown from this weekend until 6 September. Due to the timing of lockdown, RNLI were unable to carry out the essential training necessary to provide the usual cover at Minster or Sheerness.Refurbished toilets in Leysdown now open
People can now use the refurbished public toilets at The Spinney in Leysdown thanks to a £40,000 makeover from Swale Borough Council.£1 million improvements in Swale
A council report has confirmed Swale Borough Council allocated more than £1 million to open space, leisure and environmental improvements in the financial year 2019/20.Delays to Brown Bin Deliveries
Read about the delay to brown bin deliveries for some residents.Area committees approved
Councillors have approved plans to give local communities a greater involvement in council decisions affecting them.Residential parking restrictions return from 1 July
Parking concessions put in place in March in response to the coronavirus pandemic will come to an end on 1 July.Have your say on our Street Trading Policy
People still have a week to submit their views on the proposed changes to Swale Borough Council’s Street Trading Policy.Park home planning policy approved
Swale Borough Council has approved a new interim policy that outlines how the council will manage planning applications for park home sites across the borough.Art and culture hub in Sittingbourne High Street
Local not-for-profit and commercial organisations are being invited to express their interest in running an art, cultural and creative space at 34 High Street in Sittingbourne.High Streets Temporarily Pedestrianised
Read about the temporary pedestrianisation of high streets in Swale to help with social distancing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.Public spaces protection orders consultation
People can now have their say on how their public spaces are protected.Helping high streets reopen safely
Shoppers are being welcomed back to our high streets from Monday as non-essential retailers reopen their doors.Social housing
People can have their say on how Swale Borough Council decides who can get social housing.Eastchurch cliff collapse thanks
We would like to thank the many people and organisations who have helped in the response to the cliff collapse at Eastchurch.Thank you
The response of local people to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been praised by Swale Borough Council.Planning policy for park home sites
Swale Borough Council is considering an interim policy to manage planning applications for park home sites across the borough.Residents Evacuated Following Partial Cliff Collapse
Read about the partial collapse of a section of cliffs near Surf Crescent and Third Avenue in Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey.Chief Executive passes away
The chief executive of Swale Borough Council, Mark Radford, has died.Mark had been undergoing treatment for cancer since last year, but during a recent stay in hospital, he contracted coronavirus.
Understanding the financial impact of the coronavirus
Swale Borough Council’s cabinet will receive an update on the financial impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) next week.The second virtual cabinet meeting will take place on Wednesday, 3 June, and members will get a report on the pandemic’s effect on the council’s budget and how the impact is being managed.
