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Call for witnesses - vandalism and antisocial behaviour near the recreation ground
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkQuad bikes were spotted in the vacinity of Orchard Drive, the reacreation ground and the woodland off the recreation ground on Tuesday 29 Se...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 9 Oct 26 -
Village Fete 2027 - call for volunteers
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkDo you, like us, want the village fete to return in 2027? Then join us on Tuesday 13 October at 7pm in the Pavilion (off the recreation gro...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 9 Oct 26 -
Church Lane Road Closure - 12-13 November 2026
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkOpenreach - Temporary Road Closure - Church Lane, Newington - 12th November 2026 (Swale District) Due to works planned to be undertaken by ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 1 Oct 26 -
National Rail Site Works Due to Recommence - Routing Along Church Lane
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington Clerk*Update* The message below has been updated to reflect that Network Rail phase 2 works have been pushed back to 5 October 2026 (originally ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 29 Sep 26 -
SME Owners in Newington - Active Business Grant
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkKent Active Travel Business Grants KCC is proud to launch the second round of Kent Active Travel Business Grants. This is an innovative fun...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Sep 26 -
Consultation on Traffic Restrictions on Church Lane, Denham Road and Hasted Road - deadline for comment 12 noon 28 September 2026
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkKent County Council have published documents for Amendment 8 a Waiting Restrictions Order on Church Lane, Denham Road and Hasted Road, Newin...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 8 Sep 26 -
Notice from Kent Police My Community Voice
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkKent Police have issued a warning to residents of Newington via My Community Voice, relating to instances of vehicle interference and vehicl...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 8 Sep 26 -
Your Swale Survey
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkShared on behalf of Swale Borough Council: Your Swale survey The government recently decided to change how local services are delivered i...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 8 Sep 26 -
Boxted Lane closure - 18 September 2026
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkOpenreach - Temporary Road Closure - Boxted Lane, Newington - 18th September 2026 (Swale District) Due to works planned to be undertaken by...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 8 Sep 26 -
Bull Lane Road Closure - 8th October 2026
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkDue to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to close part of Bull Lane, Newington from 8th October 2026 with es...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 8 Sep 26 -
Newington Village Fete 2027!
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkDid you miss the Village Fete this year? We are hoping to bring the Newington Village Fete back to the Recreation Ground in Summer 2027, bu...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 25 Aug 26 -
Dandara South East Limited Update Leaflet - August 2026
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkThe Parish Council has received the message below from Dandara South East Limited, outlining upcoming works and a proposal to build an addit...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 24 Aug 26 -
Traffic Regulation Order (land at Pond Farm, London Road) - deadline 28/08/26
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkThe Parish Council has received a request to comment on a Traffic Regulation Order relating to Planning Ref. 25/501640/REM (land at Pond Far...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 18 Aug 26 -
Grass Cutting of Community Areas in Hot Weather
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkWe have been contacted by our landscaping contractors to warn of potential disruption to scheduled services due to the forecast high tempera...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 14 Aug 26 -
KCC Budget Consultation – close 7 September 2026
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkThe Budget Consultation 2027-28 has now launched, and KCC is asking residents for their views on priorities for making savings, ideas for re...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 14 Aug 26 -
Church Lane site access
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkThe Parish Council has been in discussions with Fernham Homes and Network Rail about the recent issues surrounding works vehicles along Chur...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 14 Aug 26 -
Fernham Homes Vehicles
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkThe 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...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 7 Aug 26 -
Newington History Group: Free Heritage Event - 6 September 2026
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkFree heritage event Discover the history and heritage of the village from pre-Roman to the modern day through talks, exhibitions, displays ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 7 Aug 26 -
Newington History Group Talk - 24 September 2026
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkNewington History Group Hear the story of a national heroine who was among those to receive the Maidstone Typhoid Medal during the coun...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 7 Aug 26 -
Network Rail Shoring Works
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkThe Parish Council is communicating closely with Network Rail about the increase in traffic in the area of Church Lane, and has raised conce...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 4 Aug 26 -
Sponsor Spring Flowers for our Community Woodland
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkOver the past 5 years the Parish Council been thinning the woodland annually to allow light in. The time is now right to start encouraging ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Jul 26 -
Welcome back to Smiths Family Fun Fair! 10-12 July
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkWe 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...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 10 Jul 26 -
Road Closure - Church Lane, 11 August - 14 August 2026
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkUK Power Networks works. KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Church Lane, Newington (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 TEMPORAR...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 8 Jul 26 -
Proposal for double yellow line parking restrictions - deadline for comments 21 July 2026
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkWe would like to encourage all affected residents to comment on the current informal consultation to introduce parking restrictions in the a...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Jul 26 -
Smiths Fun Fair is Returning to Newington!
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkWe 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...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Jul 26 -
Western Councillors & Residents Forum, 2 July 2026
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkThe Western Councillors & Residents Forum takes place on Thursday 2 July 2026 at 7 pm at Bobbing Village Hall, Sheppey Way, Bobbing, Sit...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 24 Jun 26 -
Notice from National Rail regarding planned works near St Mary's View and Hop Garden Crescent - April 2026 onwards
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkNotice from National Rail regarding planned works near St Mary's View and Hop Garden Crescent - April 2026 onwards Railway improvement ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 22 May 26 -
Road Closure - The Tracies, 1 July 2026 - 3 July 2026
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkRoad 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...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 20 May 26 -
Road Closure - Bull Lane, 29 July 2026 - 30 July 2026
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkRoad 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...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 20 May 26 -
Footpath Closure - ZR60 between Lower Hartlip Road and London Road, from 27 April 2026 for six months
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkFootpath Closure - ZR60 between Lower Hartlip Road and London Road, from 27 April 2026 for six months Kent County Council has made an Order...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 20 May 26 -
Diversion - Yelsted Road closure to divert through Newington, 19 June 2026 - 22 June 2026
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkDiversion - Yelsted Road closure to divert through Newington, 19 June 2026 - 22 June 2026 To allow telegraph pole replacement works to be c...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 20 May 26 -
Newington Village Hall Carpark
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkCAR PARK at NEWINGTON VILLAGE HALL WITHOUT PREJUDICE The Village Hall signed a 99 year lease with SBC on the 23...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 22 Apr 26 -
Newington History Group - Talk
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkFind out about Kent’s Medieval tithe barns at Newington History Group’s public talk on Thursday, February 26 (7.30...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 24 Feb 26 -
Pedestrian access restriction Pear Tree Walk, Newington
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkTo allow utility works to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit pedestrians on Pear Tree Walk, Newi...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 19 Jan 26 -
Road Closure - Old House Lane, Hartlip
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington ClerkCityFibre works. KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Old House Lane, Hartlip (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 TEMPORAR...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 12 Jan 26 -
Christmas Trees
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceCouncillors have been busy lighting up Newington for Christmas, we hope you will enjoy the Christmas lights. The Parish Council is also ple...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 9 Dec 25 -
E-scooters
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Kent PoliceAs the festive season approaches, please see the following advice in regards to the purchase and use of E-scooters. Thinking of buying a...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 5 Dec 25 -
News from Citizens Advice Swale December 2025
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Citizens Advice SwaleAt 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...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 3 Dec 25 -
Newington Calendar 2026
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Newington History GroupThe Newington Calendar 2026 is now available from the History Group for £7.50. The monthly photographs are views based on the village...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 3 Dec 25 -
Village Sign
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Wendy LicenceThe village sign has been reinstalled and the posts around the memorial garden have been replaced. Unfortunately it has taken a time to get ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 1 Dec 25 -
Southern Water - Emergency Road Closure - Playstool Close, Newington - 26th November 2025
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Kent HighwaysSOUTHERN WATER WORKS Emergency Road Closure - Playstool Close, Newington - 26th November 2025 (Swale) It will be necessary to close ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 27 Nov 25 -
Urgent Road Closure - Boxted Lane, Newington - 27th November 2025
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Kent HighwaysIt 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...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 25 Nov 25 -
Urgent Road Closure - Iwade Road, Newington - 21st November 2025
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Kent HighwaysIt 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...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 24 Nov 25 -
SBC Voluntary and Community Sector Lettings Policy
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Swale Borough CouncilSwale Borough Council is seeking people’s views on discounts to charities and other not for profit organisations that are looking to r...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 21 Nov 25 -
Temporary Road Closure - Bull Lane, Newington - 10th December 2025
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Kent HighwaysDue to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to close part of Bull Lane, Newington from 10th December 2025, for ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 21 Nov 25 -
Police Surgery: St Mary’s Church Upchurch on Friday 12 December
Upchurch, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: PC Jacob BooseyDear 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...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 18 Nov 25 -
News from Citizens Advice Swale November 2025
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Citizens Advice SwaleChristmas is usually a time for excitement and joy, but we know that for some the financial pressure can be overwhelming. We’ve got so...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 10 Nov 25 -
Village Voice
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Mrs Wendy LicenceThe 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...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 4 Nov 25 -
Temporary Road Closure - A2 London Road, Newington (Service Road) - 1st December 2025
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Kent HighwaysDue to works planned to be undertaken by CityFibre, it will be necessary to close part of A2 London Road, Newington from 1st December 2025, ...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 3 Nov 25 -
Introduction to Resilience - free online training webinars
Newington, Sittingbourne, KentArticle by: Kent Resilience TeamA new pilot project has been launched in Swale encouraging residents to think about becoming better prepared for emergencies. The Stren...
Newington Parish CouncilPosted: 24 Oct 25