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Swale Borough Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for Milton Creek Country Park, Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park and the Faversham Recreation Ground.

Swale Borough Council will be asking its residents if they want more town and parish councils. The council’s Policy and Resources Committee have agreed to begin a community governance review (CGR) to see if people want to increase the coverage of town and parish councils in Swale.

The council is considering transferring seven toilets to town and parish councils to operate so they can make sure they remain open to the public.

Grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 are available to improve community facilities across the borough.

The Historical Research Group of Sittingbourne (HRGS) organised a 21st Birthday Tea Party in the atrium of The Forum, Sittingbourne on Saturday 14th June 2025.

Get active at a free family tennis fun day being hosted by the Sittingbourne Tennis Club and Swale Borough Council.

The name of the club may have changed multiple times over the years but the concept of friendship and enjoyment hasn't. 115 members of The Poppy Club enjoyed an afternoon tea and music from Geoff Stephens as the celebrated the groups 50th Anniversary at The Appleyard, Sittingbourne.

People supporting local good causes could win a Switch 2 gaming bundle, or up to £25,000, by buying tickets for Swale Borough Council’s community lottery.

Swale Community Leisure (SCL) has launched the "Little Lungs, Big Impact" initiative aimed at eliminating smoking and vaping at the entrances of Sheppey Leisure Complex and Swallows Leisure Centre which it operates in Swale in partnership with Serco Leisure.

The site of a watermill dating back to Roman times is being restored to benefit the local community.