News Archive

July 2009 Press Releases
All of our press releases from July 2009. June 2009 Press Releases
All of our press releases from June 2009. May 2009 Press Releases
All of our press releases from May 2009. Consider your car cubed
Operation Cubit has once again proved a big success on the roads of Swale. Don't drink to our success
Following on from the success of the alcohol control zone in Sittingbourne Town Centre, Swale Borough Council is consulting residents in Sheerness, Leysdown and Faversham about extending the scheme. Full statement from Swale Borough Council
In relation to news items you may have seen on BBC South East Today and Meridian Tonight on 27 April, this is the full statement issued by Swale Borough Council to both news organisations. Crackdown on nuisance parking
Man fined for benefit fraud
A man from Sheerness has pleaded guilty to benefit fraud of over £100 at Sittingbourne Magistrates Court on Monday 6 April. Easter period - emergency contact details
Over the Easter period 10th April -to the 13th April inclusive... New Council opening hours
Swale Borough Council will be changing its opening hours to improve customer service and provide better access to council services for Swale residents. Swale Rural Forum
14 April 2009 - Eastling Village Hall, Eastling This is your opportunity to discuss and make recommendations to Swale Borough Council's Executive about rural matters. Items on the Agenda include: Faversham Local Engagement Forum - 21 April 2009
Gatefield Hall, Alexander Centre, Preston Street, Faversham, ME13 8NY at 7 pm The agenda will be available to view at www.swale.gov.uk/dso from Thursday 9 April 2009. Sheerness woman convicted of benefit fraud
A woman from Sheerness has been sentenced to complete 60 hours of unpaid work in the community having pleaded guilty to defrauding over 19,000 pounds of Housing and Council Tax benefits and Income Support. All the fun at the volunteering fair
Residents from Swale and around Kent came to Swale Community Empowerment Network's volunteering fair on Monday 30 March to find out more about the benefits of volunteering and discover the opportunities available. Here is our masterplan
Swale Borough Council is inviting everyone to have their say on the draft masterplan for the regeneration of Sittingbourne, which is to be formally unveiled on Friday 20 March. Swale's Street Wardens nominated for award
Swale Borough Council's street wardens have been nominated for the Team of the Year award at this year's South East Warden Awards. Smile for the camera! Staying Put celebrate Age Concern's 50th
Swale's Staying Put team are celebrating their continuing work with Faversham Age Concern by presenting them with a digital camera on January 29 for their 50th anniversary. Swale Primary Schools Cross Country Championships
More than 20 schools have entered the event to be held at Sittingbourne Community College on Friday 24 March Spectacular Fun!
This year's Sittingbourne Spectacular promises to be the biggest and most varied yet. Local Plan Finalised
The Swale Borough Local Plan (First Review) was formally adopted on 20 February 2008. Fly tippers warned they will be caught
Swale Borough Council is warning fly tippers that they will get caught and prosecuted for dumping rubbish in the borough. Council Services should be unaffected by strike
Contingency plans are being made across our services to deal with any staff shortages Community support for changing face of Swale
Swale is changing rapidly and for the better. Crackdown on fly tippers
Swale Borough Council is cracking down on fly tippers. Future of Local Government
Response to David Miliband's article on the future of local government Swale CCTV coverage as normal despite contractor in liquidation
The contractor employing staff to monitor Swale's CCTV network, had passed into liquidation. Wardens wage war on graffiti
The sooner we know about it the sooner we can deal with it. Water Shortage being taken seriously by Council
The local community is being urged to follow its example when it comes to water usage. I ink therefore I am
The tattooing is part of a project run by Swale Borough Council to get local residents interested and inspired in art and culture. Learning the ingredients for success
This cookery course will help form more effective relationships between landlords and their tenants. Man fined for flytipping
Swale - you won't want to leave!
Swale Borough Council are to help businesses in Swale compete and attract visitors in the run up to 2012. 'Active L8R' - Free Sports Activities
For 2 weekends only we are able to offer a range of different sporting activities for young people aged 8 to 19 totally free. American Football comes to Faversham
East Kent Mavericks American Football team will touch down in Faversham. Ask us - it's for your benefit
We are encouraging residents who are on a low income to see if they may be to get help with their rent or council tax Be a part of the culture club
Culture is at the heart of transforming Sittingbourne into a vibrant, thriving, competitive and prosperous town. Candidates announced for County elections
Come and have your say!
Don't let your garden become their home
Easter activities for kids
Elections 2009: Make sure you're registered to vote
European Parliamentary and Kent County Council elections
More opportunity to have your say!
Our new Chief Executive
Putting the fun into dog ownership
Swale tops the league for leisure centres
Tackling drugs and alcohol misuse in Swale

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