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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.

With the coronavirus pandemic contributing to an 81% increase in demand for foodbanks, support for these organisations is more important than ever. In response to this, Kent-based property developer, Quinn Estates has donated £2000 to Swale Food Bank.

The response of local people to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been praised by Swale Borough Council.

Outstanding news for a local history group… the Historical Research Group of Sittingbourne (HRGS) who run the Heritage Hub and its volunteers, have been honoured with a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) for 'Promoting local history through research, exhibitions, events and publications'.

Swale Borough Council’s cabinet will receive an update on the financial impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) next week.

Small businesses affected by coronavirus, that didn’t qualify for previous government grants, may be able to get help from a new scheme.

The Leader of Swale Borough Council has today welcomed the announcement of improved funding from Government to meet the Council’s extra costs in dealing with the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

The Spirit of Sittingbourne will be undertaking its final programme of roadworks in May/June 2020.