October 2011 Press Releases

View the press and news releases for October 2011.

AACT Thrilled with Award

'Ghost', a project managed and partly funded by Art at the Centre has won the liberty Kent award.

We're Moving

We're moving from our Sheerness office at Trinity Road to the new Gateway in Sheerness High Street.

Partnership CUBIT

The latest CUBIT, has seen another 23 untaxed vehicles removed from Swale’s roads.

Front running on Faversham Creek

Faversham Town Council has the opportunity to make a new planning document to guide future development at Faversham Creek.

Not Long to Vote

We want to hear from you if you know of anyone who deserves to be nominated for their sporting achievements in Swale.

Pilot to Offer Chance to Youngsters

The 100 in 100 programme, has been promoting apprenticeships to employers.

Fined for Dumping Waste

A man from Sittingbourne has been fined £200 and ordered to pay £315 in costs.

Gateway Autumn Opening

Progress on the new Sheerness Gateway is gathering pace and is set for an autumn opening.

Mayor to see Staying Put’s good work

The Mayor will be visiting the home of five-year-old Jamie King which has been improved by local builders, charities and Swale Staying Put.

Man Fined for Flytipping Offence

A man from Sittingbourne was fined £500 and ordered to pay Swale Borough Council £440 in costs.

Man Fined for Dumping Waste in Leysdown

A man from the Isle of Sheppey has been fined £200 and ordered to pay £185 in costs.

Landlord fined over £2,000 benefit fraud

A landlord at a property in Sheerness has been fined £500 and ordered to pay £400 in costs.

Woman who claimed over £11,000 sentenced

A woman who falsly claimed over £11,000 in Benefits has been given a 12-month Community Order and an 80-hour Community work Order.

Noise about our Noise Service

Swale Borough Council Environment Officers have been shortlisted for the John Connell national noise award.

Much to Talk About

At the latest Sittingbourne residents LEF, Tuesday 25 October, there will be a wide range of topics for people to get their teeth into.

Councillors Back to School

Local Democracy Week 2011 sees some of Swale’s Councillors going back to school to take part in a series of events across Swale!

Milton Creek Sittingbourne’s green heart

Art at the Centre, Swale Borough Council has commissioned an artist to create a new media artwork about Milton Creek.