A new creek bridge for Faversham

Restoring Faversham's swing bridge is not just needed to help people get around the town, it's also vital for regeneration work around the creek.

As an ancient market town - and proud member of the Cinque Ports - it's high time we had this bridge back in working order.

News

Update on Faversham Creek Bridge

Tuesday, 30 March, 2021

On Friday 26 March, I brought together representatives from Kent County Council, Faversham Town Council, the Faversham Society and the Faversham Creek Trust to discuss progress since our last meeting on 27 November.

Helen chairing a meeting of the creek bridge group

Faversham Creek Bridge update

Tuesday, 8 December, 2020

I recently brought together representatives from Kent County Council, Faversham Town Council, the Faversham Society and the Faversham Creek Trust to discuss progress since their last meeting on 18 September.

Helen at the opening of the temporary creek bridge in January 2020

An update on the Faversham creek bridge

Thursday, 24 September, 2020

On Friday 18 September I brought together representatives from Kent County Council, Faversham Town Council, the Faversham Society and the Faversham Creek Trust to discuss progress restoring the creek bridge.

Helen opening the temporary creek bridge

New creek bridge would bring a boost to the town

Thursday, 23 July, 2020

We’ve been waiting for a new Faversham creek bridge for a long time.

Last week I met the Transport Minister, Kelly Tolhurst, to stress the importance of a new bridge to our town.

Temporary creek bridge brings relief to Town

Tuesday, 28 January, 2020

It’s a huge relief to have the temporary bridge in place over Faversham creek. People and cars can now cross the creek once again.

An update on the Faversham Swing Bridge campaign

Wednesday, 16 October, 2019

The campaign to restore Faversham’s Creek Bridge is swinging into action.

Having spoken to Kent County Council leader, Paul Carter, I'm pleased to provide an update on where things stand.