Mayor Of Swale

Nominations are now open to recognise the contributions of community heroes here in Swale.

The Mayor’s Civic Award is asking for people to nominate hidden heroes who work to help others across the borough. 

Nominees can come from all ages and backgrounds; they just need to have made a difference to their local community and live in Swale.

The nominations are open until Tuesday 31st March and the winners will be selected by the Mayor of Swale, Cllr Karen Watson, and a panel of councillors.

The previous Mayor of Swale Colin Prescott has died aged 78.

Mr Prescott, who passed away with COVID-19 at The Kent & Canterbury Hospital on Monday (7th February), served his community in many ways during his long 27-year career, starting as ward councillor for East Downs in 1992 through to 2019 and as Mayor for the 2004-05 and 2017-18 civic years. He was also chair of the Planning Committee for several years and was awarded the Honorary Alderman title in 2019.