SWANCC is delighted to invite nominations for SWAN Young Person Awards 2026. Award Categories include Outstanding Contribution to the Community, Outstanding Contribution to the Environment Outstanding Contribution in Compassion and Kindness to Others. SAFEGUARDING NOTICE Please do not nominate on Social Media Nominations cannot be accepted without Parent / Guardian Consent. […]
SWANCC has objected to Newtown Works Development Planning Applications PA 2026 0171 PA 2026 0229 SWANCC has objected for a number of significant reasons including Significant Harm to important heritage assets It is not well designed Woefully inadequate Affordable Housing Provision Weak and Flawed Community Engagement Adverse Impact on Already stretched Essential Community Facilities and […]
SWANCC has won a Silver in the Wilder Kent Awards South Willesborough and Newtown Community Council (SWANCC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Silver Award under the Wilder Kent Framework, recognising our strong commitment to enhancing biodiversity and creating thriving natural spaces for wildlife […]
THE COMMUNITY SKIP DAY IS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS FOR SWAN RESIDENTS ONLY To book a time slot please read the 6 steps below and complete the message box with your information. For safety Access is restricted to persons aged 18 and over. If you have a disability and need help unloading […]
Dear Residents, Frog Island Sunday 18th January 2026 Along with all residents, SWANCC are deeply saddened to learn of a tragic death of a young person on Frog Island on Sunday morning. Kent Police have advised the Council that “This was a person of 18 years of age.” “This is an isolated incident and there […]
Dear Residents, House Fire Earlsworth Road As many of you will know, Kent Fire and Rescue Service were called to a house fire in Earlsworth Road in Willesborough, Ashford, in the early hours of Wednesday morning this week. As Kent Fire and Rescue Service has reported- “At the height of the fire, seven fire engines […]
Job Vacancy : Deputy Community Council Clerk and Allotments Officer Location: SWAN Office Salary: Local Government Pay Scale Spinal Point 12-17 depending on experience Hours: Part Time 12 Hours Per Week plus 1 evening meeting per month as required. Contract: Permanent subject to 6 months probationary period. About the Role This key role supports the […]
South Willesborough and Newtown Community Council believes now is the time to put Civility and Respect at the Top of the Agenda and start a culture change for the local council sector. South Willesborough and Newtown Community Council will: ●Treat all councillors, clerk and all employees, members of the public, representatives of partner organisations and […]
Press Release SWAN SALUTE TO THE 1940S FINAL SOUTH WILLESBOROUGH AND NEWTOWN IGNITES THE SPIRIT OF THE 1940s WITH AN UNFORGETTABLE VE 80 / VJ DAY CELEBRATION! South Willesborough and Newtown Community Council (SWANCC) is thrilled to announce the roaring success of its spectacular SWAN SALUTE TO THE 1940s – VE 80 / VJ Day […]