Larissa Reed - Chief Exec Swale Borough Council

Proud to lead an amazing organisation with truly inspirational staff, providing excellent services to the people of Swale. Always ready to listen. Views my own

[Larissa Reed - Chief Exec Swale Borough Council @ChiefSwale]

@benwatts2 @mincemeatlive @JakMalonee That made me listen to the soundtrack. It is amazing. Thanks

[SwaleBoroughCouncil @SwaleCouncil]

We've been awarded £20 million to improve health, education, leisure, and employment opportunities in Sheerness.
The Sheerness Revival project has been awarded the money from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund.

[SwaleBoroughCouncil @SwaleCouncil]

We're holding a memorial service at St Michael's Church in Sittingbourne at 3pm on Sun (18 Sept) for anyone who wants to pay their respects and commemorate the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
This is ahead of the national 1 minute of silence on Sun 18 Sept at 8pm.

[Kent County Council @Kent_cc]

Homes for Ukraine Update: Sponsors will get an email from #KCC today with a form to fill out to arrange for DBS checks to be carried out and asking if support is needed for school provision.
https://t.co/Y2Q6mi1K3k #StandWithUkraine #Kent

[SwaleBoroughCouncil @SwaleCouncil]

Join in the Sittingbourne area committee tonight and talk directly to councillors about the issues in your community 📍 Diversity House 📆 Tuesday 8 March 🕖 7pm. For more information and to join the meeting via Skype visit https://t.co/RNHNwKxvMr

[SwaleBoroughCouncil @SwaleCouncil]

Join in the Western area committee meeting tonight and talk directly to councillors about the issues in your community.

📍 Upchurch Village Hall
📆 Tuesday 1 March
🕖 7pm

For more information visit https://t.co/4IzeAC3qPn

[Diversity House @diversityhouse]

International Women's Day 2022 is almost here!
Join us Tuesday 8th March to celebrate this years theme "Breaking the Bias".
There will be talks from dignitaries of Kent Police, activities for all ages to partake in, and food served throughout the day.

#BreaktheBias

[SwaleBoroughCouncil @SwaleCouncil]

Swale Council's group leaders have made a joint statement about the war unfolding in Ukraine: https://t.co/ghE0VNHeqm

[Kent Community Foundation @KentCommunity]

The deadline for next applications to our Themed Funds is 28th February.

Our 5 themes support projects covering:

👨‍👨‍👧Children, Young People & Families
🧓🏽 Elderly & Isolated
👔 Employability, Skills & Enterprise
💗 Vulnerable Adults
🌱 Environment

Apply: https://t.co/YIQ5M1Ynsg

[SwaleBoroughCouncil @SwaleCouncil]

Government has announced that those in council tax bands A-D will receive a one-off £150 payment in April to help with the increased cost of living.
If you’re signed up to pay council tax by Direct Debit we’ll have your details, so you won’t need to do anything if you’re eligible

[Faversham Medical Practice @FMPNHS]

Covid vaccine Walk-in clinics
Grab a Jab!
Open to anyone needing a vaccine

Wednesday (12th Jan) 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday (13th Jan) 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday (15th Jan) 9 am - 1 pm

Pfizer’s vaccine
No appointment needed!
Faversham Health Centre, Bank Street, Faversham, ME13 8QR

[NHS Kent and Medway @NHSKentMedway]

It’s a big weekend of Covid-19 vaccines for 12 to 15-year-olds, with clinics taking place across #Kent and #Medway

Here you can find a full list of walk-in vaccination centres in your local area.

To find out more visit: https://t.co/1b87d852V8

#childrensday #nhs #vaccine

[SwaleBoroughCouncil @SwaleCouncil]

There is walk in availability at Faversham Health Centre this week.

Check https://t.co/yGNx8nHYlh for the latest availability for walk in appointments, or visit https://t.co/EAz8v9QngE to book an appointment.

[SwaleBoroughCouncil @SwaleCouncil]

Bowls players with mobility challenges will soon be able to continue playing thanks to funding of more than £2,000.
Borden short mat bowls club applied for the funding for a special bowling wheelchair for players experiencing mobility challenges.

https://t.co/v6AqAPZ7X4

[SwaleBoroughCouncil @SwaleCouncil]

Bin collection days are staying the same over the festive period, but garden waste and bulky waste collections will be suspended for two weeks.

For full details of changes to council services over Christmas visit: https://t.co/NezQ0psMI0.

We hope you have a Merry Christmas!

[SwaleBoroughCouncil @SwaleCouncil]

More vaccine appointments available at Sheppey hospital tomorrow, but use the link below as they're not on the national booking system

[SwaleBoroughCouncil @SwaleCouncil]

Have your say on our proposed budget for the upcoming financial year.
The 2022/23 financial budget consultation closes on 13 Jan 2022 & is open to residents, visitors, businesses, community groups, parish & town councils & charities.
To take part visit: https://t.co/3lNdtTIaDy

[SwaleBoroughCouncil @SwaleCouncil]

To help make sure we're keeping safe and to try to help reduce the spread of the Omicron variant the following meetings have been cancelled this week:
🔴Tuesday 14th December 7pm – Western Area Committee
🔴Thursday 16th December 7pm – Eastern Area Committee

[SwaleBoroughCouncil @SwaleCouncil]

Anyone can access free confidential #DomesticAbuse advice/info from professionals inc legal protection, housing, benefits, family support at Kent & Medway 'One Stop Shop' drop-in centres & virtual services.
Find the closest to you https://t.co/v288UFLVmU
#16Days #KnowSeeSpeakOut

[SwaleBoroughCouncil @SwaleCouncil]

If you're experiencing #DomesticAbuse & need to find safety, you can now go to any @BootsUK pharmacy & participating pharmacies and 'Ask for Ani' - use this code word & staff will know you need help and will put you in touch with support services.

#16Days #KnowSeeSpeakOut