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Published
Tuesday 10 March, 2026
Updated
Wednesday 9 September, 2026
We want local people to help shape the future of Sheppey East - you know your community better than anyone else.
Introducing the community engagement officer for Pride in Place
Ashley Jones is the Pride in Place community engagement officer who brings 15 years of financial services experience and deep Island connections to the £20 million long-term investment programme.
He will be working alongside the neighbourhood board, chair, and MP to make sure local residents will be at the heart of everything about this project.
Having lived on the Island for over 10 years he has volunteered for the award winning health and wellbeing charity Sheppey Matters and chaired the Sheppey Business Network which helped to provide people with work experience with the Sheerness Job Centre and has helped host the Simply Sheppey podcast.
Ashley will be based around the east of the Island so you can have a chat with him about what you’d like to see accomplished with this £20 million government funded investment.
You can meet Ashley and discuss the project at these events taking place across Sheppey East:
- Wednesday 9 September - Heather House Community Cafe Visit with Board Member Tracy Rogers 11am to 1pm
- Thursday 10 September - Business Visits in Sheppey East with Board Member Peter Constant 10am to 1pm
- Friday 11 September - Business Visits in Eastchurch 11am to 3pm
- Friday 11 September - Eastchurch Bowls at Eastchurch Village Hall 3pm to 5pm
Get involved
If you would like to discuss Pride in Place with Ashley please get in touch via email: ashleyjones@swale.gov.uk
We’d love you to be part of shaping the future of Pride in Place! Fill out our online form to select the priorities that matter to you and provide detail on suggested projects.
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