Welcome to Borden
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Swale is a local government district with borough status in Kent, England and is bounded by Medway to the west, Canterbury to the east, Ashford to the south and Maidstone to the south west. Its council is based in Sittingbourne. The district is named after the narrow channel called The Swale, that separates the mainland of Kent from the Isle of Sheppey, and which occupies the central part of the district. The district was formed in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, from the Borough of Faversham; the Borough of Queenborough-in-Sheppey, which covered the whole of Sheppey; the Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District; and Swale Rural District. Most of the southern half of the Borough lies within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, whilst Sittingbourne and the Isle of Sheppey forms the concluding part of the Thames Gateway growth area.There are four towns in the borough: Sittingbourne and Faversham on the mainland, and Sheerness and Queenborough on Sheppey.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
n/a |
|---|---|
Population |
2,599 (2021) |
Density |
n/a |
Mean age |
43.7 |
Ward |
Borden |
District |
Swale |
Postcodes |
ME10, ME9 |
ONS ID |
E04005045 |
Council
Contact details for Borden Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Borden Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Borden Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Borden Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Borden Parish.
Local News
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Borden: New housing approved despite fears over badgers
Published: 28th May 2023
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‘A child with an Etch A Sketch could’ve done better’
Published: 29th Aug 2023
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‘These homes will threaten badgers’ survival’
Published: 27th May 2023