‘Has everyone in Kent gone to an illegal rave? : on the variant trail with the Covid detectives Sarah Boseley
In late November last year, the people of Swale in Kent were being lambasted for disobedience. They were being Covid-shamed. The district, home to a large number of apple orchards, as well as the historic towns of Faversham and Sittingbourne, had the highest infection rates in the country. Close behind was nearby Thanet, the two areas totalling a little less than 500 sq km. The rules on wearing masks and social distancing were being “wilfully disregarded”, said Swale council leader Roger Truelove at an emergency meeting. Afterwards he told reporters: “We do get reports of crowding in supermarkets, and so we will be writing to supermarkets.” The council planned to “supercharge the messaging” that people should follow the rules. But they were not to know – how could they? – that the coronavirus had played a particularly nasty trick on their
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Swale Borough Council s proposal to add 3,500 homes in Faversham blasted by MP Helen Whately as she fears town s drastic change
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Updated: 14:28, 11 February 2021
Helen Whately MP says she is âseriously worriedâ about the future of Faversham after Swale Borough Council moved a step closer to allocating space for almost 3,500 extra homes.
The Conservative believes there is a âtotally disproportionateâ focus in pinning more homes on Faversham rather than evenly distributing the demand for more properties across the borough.
Thousands of extra homes are set to be added to Faversham
Her fears come as the coalition-led council responds to the Government ramping up housebuilding targets for Swale.
Swale farmers Stephen and James Attwood offer to help build drive-thru super Covid vaccine centre
A farmer and his son have offered to help build a drive-thru Covid-19 vaccine centre.
Stephen and James Attwood who farm in Swale have written to Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP Gordon Henderson asking him to pass on their offer at high level .
James Attwood. Picture: Sean Aidan
The Attwoods, who farm on Sheppey and in Sittingbourne, said: The roll-out of the new vaccine is of such importance it requires a national effort. The Government should work with the private sector. Drive-thrus could be constructed across the country in large car parks, airports, private hospitals and county showgrounds which could operated 24/7.
Swale covid rates down but council leader Roger Truelove insists there must be no let up
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Updated: 20:40, 31 December 2020
A council boss has appealed to residents to continue their battle against coronavirus despite infection rates going down in his borough.
Roger Truelove, leader of Swale council, said: I notice data suggests that Swale has the largest decline in infections across England at a time when, sadly, infection rates are rising generally.
Swale council leader Roger Truelove. Picture: Swale council Most parts of Swale are experiencing a decline in infections, most significantly the Sheppey East ward which has been the target of too much media interest. This is a great relief.