Update (15/7/22):

Sheppey water update: As water supply continues to return to the Isle of Sheppey, KCC is starting to slowly reopen its public buildings. Please check locally for more information. We thank you for your patience.

Update (14/7/22):

Sheppey water update: KCC’s public buildings remain closed until water can be fully restored but some schools have reopened today. Queenborough, Richmond, Thistle Hill, St Edward’s, Rose Street and West Minster have all returned.

Original statement (13/7/22):

A Kent County Council (KCC) spokesperson said: “KCC has closed its public buildings on the Isle of Sheppey, due to water supply issues impacting the Island.

“Schools, libraries, children’s centres, and the Sheerness Gateway will remain closed until supply is restored.

“We are working at pace with partners from the Kent Resilience Forum to support Southern Water in returning services to homes and businesses as soon as possible.

“We understand the concern this will cause members of the public and we are working with Southern Water and partners to ensure the most vulnerable are properly protected.”