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Small businesses in the tourism, hospitality and leisure industry could be eligible for support from Swale Borough Council’s second round of discretionary grants.

Councillors have agreed a parking concession of an extra half an hour for free from Saturday 18 July to help residents access town centres more easily.

The roof of Swallow’s Leisure Centre in Sittingbourne was damaged in February, and the council’s cabinet are being asked to approve funding of up to £800,000 for replacement work.

During a council meeting held on the 17th June a motion was put forward by Cllr Monique Bonney to request that the council ask the Department for Transport to work with the Highway Authorities and other relevant stakeholders...

Parking concessions put in place in March in response to the coronavirus pandemic will come to an end on 1 July.

Local not-for-profit and commercial organisations are being invited to express their interest in running an art, cultural and creative space at 34 High Street in Sittingbourne.

Visitors to town centres will find it easier to safely social distance from next week when three high streets are temporarily pedestrianised.

Shoppers are being welcomed back to our high streets from Monday as non-essential retailers reopen their doors.

A local arts organisation is keeping older people connected through the lockdown with musical workshop sessions with local musicians.

People can have their say on how Swale Borough Council decides who can get social housing.