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It’s honestly easy to forget that this is only the second year since the carnivals return to glory following a hiatus of 5 years and boy did it return with a bang, thrilling audiences of all ages with one of the best carnivals in years.

An event was held in the High Street on Saturday to honour and remember the thousands of British and Commonwealth service personnel who, 80 years ago, continued to fight in Asia and the Pacific until Victory over Japan was declared.

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

People can once again have their say on the Cellar Hill and Greenstreet Conservation Area

More than 450 metres of fencing will be installed at Milton Rec to help prevent illegal encampments. Swale Borough Council is acting after three separate incidents at the popular local park over the summer.

The last few weeks of the public inquiry into Highsted Park have seen some of the most heated debates so far with both sides levelling accusations and counter-accusations against one another regarding the financial viability of the scheme.

Have your say on changes to council tax that would help support Swale’s lowest income households. The scheme offers a discount to working age people’s council tax bill, with the level of discount being based on the income of the household.

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.