Swale
§ This page provides an overview of a UK's local authority district, bringing together various information to help you better understand this district.
Swale in north Kent is named after the tidal channel separating the Isle of Sheppey from the mainland. Sittingbourne is the main town, while Faversham adds historic charm with its medieval streets, markets, and brewing heritage. The Isle of Sheppey is known for its beaches, nature reserves, and Sheerness as a port town. The district is rich in wetlands, salt marshes, and estuarine landscapes, particularly around Oare Marshes and Elmley. Its mix of coast, industry, and rural farmland makes it geographically diverse.
The local authority for this district is: Swale Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Kent is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Kent County Council.
Constituencies in Swale
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Wards in Swale
Swale is divided into 24 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abbey
- Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
- Borden and Grove Park
- Boughton and Courtenay
- Chalkwell
- East Downs
- Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
- Homewood
- Kemsley
- Milton Regis
- Minster Cliffs
- Murston
- Priory
- Queenborough and Halfway
- Roman
- Sheerness
- Sheppey Central
- Sheppey East
- St Ann's
- Teynham and Lynsted
- The Meads
- Watling
- West Downs
- Woodstock