Newington Parish Council

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  Church Lane site access

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  The Parish Council has been in discussions with Fernham Homes and Network Rail about the recent issues surrounding works vehicles along Chur...

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  Posted: 14 Aug 26
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  Grass Cutting of Community Areas in Hot Weather

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  We have been contacted by our landscaping contractors to warn of potential disruption to scheduled services due to the forecast high tempera...

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  Posted: 14 Aug 26
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  KCC Budget Consultation – close 7 September 2026

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  The Budget Consultation 2027-28 has now launched, and KCC is asking residents for their views on priorities for making savings, ideas for re...

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  Posted: 14 Aug 26
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  Fernham Homes Vehicles

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  The Parish Council has been in contact with Fernham Homes about the works traffic along Church Lane and Denham Road. Part of this route is a...

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  Posted: 7 Aug 26
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  Newington History Group: Free Heritage Event - 6 September 2026

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  Free heritage event Discover the history and heritage of the village from pre-Roman to the modern day through talks, exhibitions, displays ...

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  Posted: 7 Aug 26
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  Newington History Group Talk - 24 September 2026

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  Newington History Group Hear the story of a national heroine who was among those to receive the Maidstone Typhoid Medal during the coun...

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  Posted: 7 Aug 26
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  Network Rail Shoring Works

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  The Parish Council is communicating closely with Network Rail about the increase in traffic in the area of Church Lane, and has raised conce...

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  Posted: 4 Aug 26
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  Sponsor Spring Flowers for our Community Woodland

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  Over the past 5 years the Parish Council been thinning the woodland annually to allow light in. The time is now right to start encouraging ...

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  Posted: 28 Jul 26
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  Welcome back to Smiths Family Fun Fair! 10-12 July

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  We are delighted to welcome Smiths Fun Fair back to Newington Recreation Ground over the weekend of 10-12 July 2026! Join us for rides, pri...

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  Posted: 10 Jul 26
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  Road Closure - Church Lane, 11 August - 14 August 2026

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  UK Power Networks works. KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Church Lane, Newington (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 TEMPORAR...

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  Posted: 8 Jul 26
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  Proposal for double yellow line parking restrictions - deadline for comments 21 July 2026

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  We would like to encourage all affected residents to comment on the current informal consultation to introduce parking restrictions in the a...

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  Posted: 6 Jul 26
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  Smiths Fun Fair is Returning to Newington!

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  We are delighted to welcome Smiths Fun Fair back to Newington Recreation Ground over the weekend of 10-12 July 2026! Join us for rides, pri...

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  Posted: 6 Jul 26
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  Western Councillors & Residents Forum, 2 July 2026

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  The Western Councillors & Residents Forum takes place on Thursday 2 July 2026 at 7 pm at Bobbing Village Hall, Sheppey Way, Bobbing, Sit...

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  Posted: 24 Jun 26
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  Notice from National Rail regarding planned works near St Mary's View and Hop Garden Crescent - April 2026 onwards

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  Notice from National Rail regarding planned works near St Mary's View and Hop Garden Crescent - April 2026 onwards Railway improvement ...

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  Posted: 22 May 26
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  Road Closure - The Tracies, 1 July 2026 - 3 July 2026

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  Road Closure - The Tracies, 1 July 2026 - 3 July 2026 To allow ducting works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to te...

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  Posted: 20 May 26
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  Road Closure - Bull Lane, 29 July 2026 - 30 July 2026

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  Road Closure - Bull Lane, 29 July 2026 - 30 July 2026 To allow pole and cabling works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Or...

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  Posted: 20 May 26
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  Footpath Closure - ZR60 between Lower Hartlip Road and London Road, from 27 April 2026 for six months

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  Footpath Closure - ZR60 between Lower Hartlip Road and London Road, from 27 April 2026 for six months Kent County Council has made an Order...

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  Posted: 20 May 26
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  Diversion - Yelsted Road closure to divert through Newington, 19 June 2026 - 22 June 2026

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  Diversion - Yelsted Road closure to divert through Newington, 19 June 2026 - 22 June 2026 To allow telegraph pole replacement works to be c...

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  Posted: 20 May 26
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  Newington Village Hall Carpark

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  CAR PARK at NEWINGTON VILLAGE HALL WITHOUT PREJUDICE The Village Hall signed a 99 year lease with SBC on the 23...

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  Posted: 22 Apr 26
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  Newington History Group - Talk

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  Find out about Kent’s Medieval tithe barns at Newington History Group’s public talk on Thursday, February 26 (7.30...

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  Posted: 24 Feb 26
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  Pedestrian access restriction Pear Tree Walk, Newington

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  To allow utility works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit pedestrians on Pear Tree Walk, Newi...

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  Posted: 19 Jan 26
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  Road Closure - Old House Lane, Hartlip

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington Clerk

  CityFibre works. KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Old House Lane, Hartlip (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING)​ THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 TEMPORAR...

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  Posted: 12 Jan 26
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  Christmas Trees

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  Councillors have been busy lighting up Newington for Christmas, we hope you will enjoy the Christmas lights. The Parish Council is also ple...

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  Posted: 9 Dec 25
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  E-scooters

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Kent Police

  As the festive season approaches, please see the following advice in regards to the purchase and use of E-scooters. Thinking of buying a...

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  Posted: 5 Dec 25
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  News from Citizens Advice Swale December 2025

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Citizens Advice Swale

  At the start of a new year you may be particularly worried about your finances and feel unable to cope, especially if it’s been diffic...

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  Posted: 3 Dec 25
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  Newington Calendar 2026

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Newington History Group

  The Newington Calendar 2026 is now available from the History Group for £7.50. The monthly photographs are views based on the village...

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  Posted: 3 Dec 25
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  Village Sign

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  The village sign has been reinstalled and the posts around the memorial garden have been replaced. Unfortunately it has taken a time to get ...

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  Posted: 1 Dec 25
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  Southern Water - Emergency Road Closure - Playstool Close, Newington - 26th November 2025

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Kent Highways

  SOUTHERN WATER WORKS Emergency Road Closure - Playstool Close, Newington - 26th November 2025 (Swale) It will be necessary to close ...

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  Posted: 27 Nov 25
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  Urgent Road Closure - Boxted Lane, Newington - 27th November 2025

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Kent Highways

  It will be necessary to close Boxted Lane, Newington from 27th November 2025 for up to 1 day. The road will be closed in the vicinity of...

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  Posted: 25 Nov 25
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  Urgent Road Closure - Iwade Road, Newington - 21st November 2025

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Kent Highways

  It will be necessary to close Iwade Road, Newington from 21st November 2025 for up to 5 days. The road will be closed in the vicinity of...

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  Posted: 24 Nov 25
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  SBC Voluntary and Community Sector Lettings Policy

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Swale Borough Council

  Swale Borough Council is seeking people’s views on discounts to charities and other not for profit organisations that are looking to r...

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  Posted: 21 Nov 25
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  Temporary Road Closure - Bull Lane, Newington - 10th December 2025

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Kent Highways

  Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to close part of Bull Lane, Newington from 10th December 2025, for ...

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  Posted: 21 Nov 25
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  Police Surgery: St Mary’s Church Upchurch on Friday 12 December

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: PC Jacob Boosey

  Dear Residents, I hope you're well. I’m pleased to let you know that I will be attending the Rainbow Café at St Mary&rsqu...

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  Posted: 18 Nov 25
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  News from Citizens Advice Swale November 2025

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Citizens Advice Swale

  Christmas is usually a time for excitement and joy, but we know that for some the financial pressure can be overwhelming. We’ve got so...

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  Posted: 10 Nov 25
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  Village Voice

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Mrs Wendy Licence

  The latest edition of the Village Voice has been published and can be found by clicking this link: Village Voice Cllr Ruth Brown is now the...

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  Posted: 4 Nov 25
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  Temporary Road Closure - A2 London Road, Newington (Service Road) - 1st December 2025

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Kent Highways

  Due to works planned to be undertaken by CityFibre, it will be necessary to close part of A2 London Road, Newington from 1st December 2025, ...

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  Posted: 3 Nov 25
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  Introduction to Resilience - free online training webinars

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Kent Resilience Team

  A new pilot project has been launched in Swale encouraging residents to think about becoming better prepared for emergencies. The Stren...

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  Posted: 24 Oct 25
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  Summer Fete 2026

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  Summer Fete 2025 The Recreation Ground was full: the funfair at one end and the Village Fete taking up the rest of the space. We had: a &ls...

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  Posted: 8 Oct 25
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  FACE - Helping Elderly & Disabled People Stay in their own Homes

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  FACE Faversham Assistance Centre Its mission is to support elderly and disabled people who are financially challenged to live indepen...

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  Posted: 1 Oct 25
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  Pothole Fault reporting tool

  Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Kent Highways

  KCC Highways has a new fault reporting tool which is focussing on potholes, to report potholes, please click on link below. Newington Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 22 Sep 25