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Wednesday, 16 January 2019

Swale Borough Council Sports Grant Scheme - Funding Still Available

Six weeks remain to apply to Swale Borough Council’s grant scheme for sporting projects in our area.

The current round of funding will expire at the end of February, but £6000 remains unallocated.

The maximum grant for any one project is £1000 and only one application can be submitted by an organisation in each financial year.

Recent grants awarded include an Astro Turf Wicket being installed at Sheppey Cricket Club, and a self-propelled wheelchair for Indoor Bowls for MS Swale, in partnership with Swale Indoor Bowls Centre.

Peter Fathers, fundraiser for MS Swale says:

“The money from Swale Borough Council part funded our specially designed wheelchairs. It means people with Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological conditions can bowl independently, using the same rules and conditions that able bodied people do. It’s wonderful to see everyone bowling together on an equal footing.”

Cllr Duncan Dewar-Whalley, cabinet member for finance and performance at Swale Borough Council says:

“We encourage sporting organisations in Swale to apply for this funding. Helping residents get fit, active and healthy is a priority for the Council and applying for this money is an excellent step in the right direction.”

Please see: www.swale.gov.uk/sport-and-physical-activity-grant for guidance notes and how to apply.

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Monday, 14 January 2019

Swale Borough Council - Apply to be a Councillor and Meet the Chief Executive

Swale Borough Council is encouraging local people to think about whether they would like to apply to be a councillor in local elections being held on 2nd May 2019.

An event will be held on 7:00pm in the Committee Room at Swale House, Wednesday 13th February for anyone interested in standing.

Please contact Democratic Services at the Council at: DemocraticServices@swale.gov.uk to register your interest.

Chief Executive and Returning Officer Mark Radford will be there to explain work undertaken by Swale Borough Council.

Mark says:

“If you care about the area that you live or work in and the issues facing local people, you may wish to consider standing to be a councillor. Come along on Wednesday 13th February to find out more about what is involved and how to apply.”

A councillor’s role and responsibilities include:

• representing the ward for which they are elected

• engaging with constituents about issues that concern their area

• decision-making

• developing and reviewing council policy

• scrutinising decisions taken by the councillors on the executive or cabinet

• regulatory, quasi-judicial and statutory duties

• community leadership and engagement

Find out more

The event will be informal, interactive and will give people a chance to speak to the Chief Executive about the role of councillors, to learn about how to apply to be a councillor, and to hear first-hand from a councillor about what it is like to be a councillor. If you would like to attend the event, or want more information about becoming a councillor, email our team at: DemocraticServices@swale.gov.uk

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