Sittingbourne & Sheppey Labour

05/06/2026

The weather is looking better now for Sunday, so why not pop along to the Kent Police Swale Community Day?

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

30/05/2026

Cllr Tim Gibson and Cllr Karen Watson, joined by Tony & Ashley, were out and about this morning in Terrace Road, Harold Road and Goodnestone Road making sure people have had their chance to respond to the Sittingbourne Town Council proposal.

30/05/2026

I know that what matters for families is not just getting by, but being able to enjoy time together without worrying about the next bill.

Thanks to Labour, every child aged 5-15 in England will travel free on buses, with unlimited journeys, no registration required, and no cost to families.

And we are slashing VAT on summer activities too - from cinemas to museums to soft play centres, plus kids’ meals in restaurants.

29/05/2026

27/05/2026

Cllr Mark Last has urgently requested KCC cut back this vegetation obscuring the school children crossing sign, and repaint the worn SLOW markings on Tonge Road (Murston Ward).

We have long called for a proper, safe crossing from Great East Hall to the Peel Drive railway arch. As these are the only measures KCC currently have in place here, it is important they address these right away.

26/05/2026

23/05/2026

The A249 Sheppey Crossing is closed northbound between the B2005 (Iwade) and the A2500 (Minster on Sea, Sheppey) to allow for emergency bridge joint repairs to take place.

21/05/2026

Free bus travel for children this summer 👇🏻

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a £100m fare-free bus scheme designed to relieve cost-of-living pressures.