Swanscombe and Greenhithe Town Council

09/10/2026

🌊 Flood Action Week 2026 🌊

Do you know what to do if flooding affects your home or community?

Next week is Flood Action Week. Take a few minutes to check your flood risk and make sure you know how to protect yourself, your family, and your property. With millions of homes and businesses across England at risk of flooding, it's important to be prepared.

✅ Check your flood risk
✅ Know what to do in an emergency
✅ Move important items to safety
✅ Follow advice from emergency services
✅ Never drive through flood water

Find out more and get flood ready:
🔗 https://floodaction.campaign.gov.uk/

09/10/2026

🏋️ FREE 4-Week Gym Pass for Young People (Ages 14-16)

Following the success of the KCC summer programme, applications are now open for a free 4-week gym membership this October for young people aged 14-16 who are eligible for the HAF Programme and can provide their HAF voucher details.

📅 Application deadline: 16 October 2026

Please see the attached flyer and below link for full details and how to apply: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ktXULtl6lU2GKSn7nzqKnsBkQo9Jp-5LtIOgddFufBtUQUNFRFdFQUdXRzlQV0xSNEhXTlhKQTZDMy4u&route=shorturl

06/10/2026

Calling All Creative Young People!

Are you interested in design, spatial planning, or creative thinking? 🌟 A free programme from Latimer is now available for young people looking to develop their skills and explore exciting opportunities.

See the poster below for details and how to get involved! 👇

05/10/2026

Local Planning Application.

DA/26/00991/FUL Phoenix Court, Black Eagle Drive, Northfleet.
Removal and replacement of existing combustible cladding and external wall elements with new non-combustible alternatives and associated works.

If you would like to submit any comments/views on this application
please do so by clicking the following link then the “Make a Comment" option which is on the right hand side of the screen.

If the link does not take you directly to the application please click on the drop down Search (left hand side) then insert reference number DA/26/00991/FUL and go to the bottom of the page and press Search https://publicaccess.dartford.gov.uk/online-applications/simpleSearchResults.do?action=firstPage

05/10/2026

📚 Volunteers Needed: Help Open & Close the Community Book Exchange! 📚

Do you have a little spare time during the week and would like to support a valued community resource?

We are looking for volunteers to help open and close our Book Exchange on weekdays.

🕙 Open: 10:00am
🕓 Close: 4:00pm
📅 Weekdays

If you are interested in helping, please email: [email protected]

02/10/2026

Want to speak to Kent Police?

Come along and speak to your local officer at the next surgery on Monday 5 October at 10:00am at:
Flo’s Café, 6 The Parade, High Street, Swanscombe, DA10 0AJ. Flo's Cafe

30/09/2026

🎃👻 CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN HUNT 👻🎃

🍂 Come along and join us for some Halloween fun! 🍂

🗓️ Friday 30 October
🕐 1:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Swanscombe Park, Swanscombe

Calling all little witches, wizards, ghosts, and ghouls! 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️👻

Take part in our Pumpkin Hunt around the park and enjoy a spook-tacular afternoon of family fun!

🎃 Pumpkin Hunt
🎁 Prizes to be Won
🍬 Lucky Dip
🎟️ Halloween Raffle
⚖️ Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin Competition

Dress up in your favourite Halloween costume and see if you can find all the hidden pumpkins!

Suitable for junior school-aged children. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

🧡 All proceeds supporting the Town Mayor's Charities North Kent Mind Valley Hospital Charity

Hosted by Swanscombe & Greenhithe Town Council.

29/09/2026

Become a Community Organiser in Ebbsfleet!

Do you care about your local community and want to make a positive difference? Community Organisers, in partnership with Ebbsfleet Development Corporation, are offering free Community Organising training for local residents.

Community Organising is all about listening to people, building relationships, and bringing communities together to take action on the issues that matter most locally.

✅ 4 free training sessions
✅ Free lunch provided
✅ Free childcare available
✅ Learn practical skills to help strengthen your community

📍 The Observatory, DA10 1EE
🕘 Saturdays, 9:00am to 1:00pm

Training Dates:
• 10 October 2026
• 16 January 2027
• 27 February 2027

Whether you're already active in your community or simply looking to get involved, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills and connect with others.

🔗 Book your place here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/5AyPSEUD8d

28/09/2026

🌟 Youth Opportunities Plan Launched

A new Youth Opportunities Plan for Ebbsfleet and surrounding areas has been launched, shaped by the views of more than 300 young people and 15 local organisations.

The plan sets out practical actions to improve opportunities, wellbeing and life chances for young people across our communities.

To find out more and read the full report, visit: 🔗 https://youthleads.uk/case-study/youth-opportunities-plan/

Ebbsfleet is one of England’s fastest-growing new towns – a place where thousands of new homes are arriving before the infrastructure young people need has caught up. In February 2026, Ebbsfleet Development Corporation commissioned Youth Leads UK to find out directly from young people what’s m...

25/09/2026

Thames Water Utilities - Temporary Road Closure - Swanscombe Street, Swanscombe - 19 October 2026 for 2 days.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB151189788

For details of roadworks, please see www.one.network or Call
Street Works West Team on 03000 418181 or 03000 419191.