Sevenoaks District Council budget invests more in services despite rising costs
Published: Wednesday, 26th February 2025 in Council budgets and spending news
Sevenoaks District Council set a balanced budget at last night’s Council Meeting (25 February 2025).
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Owner and dog reunited after seven years!
Published: Monday, 24th February 2025 in Dogs news
Sevenoaks District Council’s Animal Welfare Team has reunited a dog with its owners, seven years after it went missing.
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Next steps for Land East of Sevenoaks High Street
Published: Monday, 17th February 2025 in Your environment and community news
Exciting proposals to regenerate the land east of Sevenoaks High Street are being updated following feedback from the public and stakeholders.
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Council supports National Apprenticeship Week
Published: Monday, 10th February 2025 in Your council news
Sevenoaks District Council is supporting National Apprenticeship Week between 10 and 16 February 2025.
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Vehicle owner prosecuted for fly tipping
Published: Friday, 24th January 2025 in Rubbish and recycling news
The owner of a vehicle used in a fly tipping incident in Eynsford, Kent has been prosecuted by Sevenoaks District Council.
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White Oak Leisure Centre to benefit from solar panels
Published: Thursday, 2nd January 2025 in Leisure news
Work has begun on a solar panel installation at White Oak Leisure Centre in Swanley to cut the centre’s carbon footprint.
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Council criticises Government’s new planning framework requiring further Green Belt release
Published: Friday, 13th December 2024 in New Local Plan news
Sevenoaks District Council continues to express concerns over the Government's revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
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Residents to have their say on waste
Published: Friday, 6th December 2024 in Rubbish and recycling news
The public can have their say on the future of Sevenoaks District Council’s waste collection services by taking part in the ‘BIG Waste Conversation’ survey.
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Seal fast-food take-away prosecuted for fly tipping
Published: Friday, 29th November 2024 in Rubbish and recycling news
Sevenoaks District Council has prosecuted the director of a fast-food outlet in Seal for failing to deal properly with his waste, including fly-tipping unused food.
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New home for Wednesday Market
Published: Tuesday, 26th November 2024 in Business news
Sevenoaks Wednesday Market is set to move to the High Street from early December 2024.
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The future’s bright for Sevenoaks Indoor Bowls Club
Published: Monday, 25th November 2024 in Community Infrastructure Levy news
Sevenoaks Indoor Bowls Club has secured £75,000 of funding from Sevenoaks District Council toward solar panels, helping to cut the Club’s carbon footprint.
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Council supports White Ribbon Day
Published: Monday, 25th November 2024 in Community safety news
Sevenoaks District Council is supporting White Ribbon Day on 25 November and the 16 days of action that follow it.
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Bradbourne Lakes improvement project moves forward
Published: Tuesday, 19th November 2024 in Bradbourne Lakes news
The restoration of a much loved park and lakes in Sevenoaks has taken a step forward with the appointment of a project manager for the ‘Bradbourne Re-bourne’ scheme.
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Council to consider new glass and food waste doorstep collections
Published: Monday, 4th November 2024 in Rubbish and recycling news
Sevenoaks District Council has published a draft ‘Domestic Waste & Recycling Strategy’ that sets out a broad vision to improve the carbon and cost efficiency of its waste collection services.
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Free Christmas Parties for older people!
Published: Monday, 4th November 2024 in Your community news
Older residents are invited to one of two ‘Silver Bells’ Christmas parties to kick off the festive season.
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Work starts on Sevenoaks walking, wheeling and cycling route
Published: Tuesday, 29th October 2024 in Parking and transport news
Work has started on the Sevenoaks ‘East to West’ walking and cycling route linking seven schools with local facilities, a joint project between Sevenoaks District Council and Kent County Council.
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West Kent and Sevenoaks District Council sign three-year partnership agreement outlining the ongoing commitment to residents
Published: Friday, 25th October 2024 in Your community news
West Kent and Sevenoaks District Council signed their three-year annual partnership agreement last week,
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Council expresses concerns about Government plans to increase housing targets and build on the Green Belt
Published: Thursday, 10th October 2024 in Plan 2040 news
Sevenoaks District Council has set out its concerns about the Government’s revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) with new housing targets.
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Free Tea Dances!
Published: Monday, 30th September 2024 in Your community news
Residents can enjoy afternoons of dancing, music and socialising at free tea dances this autumn.
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Business improvement grants now available
Published: Tuesday, 24th September 2024 in Business news
Businesses and charities can apply for grants of between £2,000 and £8,000 for capital projects to help them grow and become more sustainable.
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Free health and wellbeing days for older people
Published: Tuesday, 24th September 2024 in Health news
Over 55s who live or work in the Sevenoaks District can come along to free Health & Wellbeing Days running on specific dates from October to December 2024.
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Countryside Ranger Ray recognised with award
Published: Wednesday, 18th September 2024 in Your environment and community news
Ray Froud, a member of the Council’s Countryside team for the past 37 years, has been honoured with a long service award from the Royal Forestry Society.
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Silver Sunday is back!
Published: Monday, 16th September 2024 in Your community news
Silver Sunday is back and bigger than ever with dozens of local events for older people, most of which are free.
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Don’t lose your vote!
Published: Thursday, 12th September 2024 in Elections and voting news
Residents are being urged to look out for their electoral registration canvass form that will be arriving from Wednesday 18 September 2024.
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Chairman raises the flag for Emergency Services Day
Published: Monday, 9th September 2024 in Your council news
On Monday 9 September 2024 at 9am, Sevenoaks District Council’s Chairman, Cllr Laurence Ball, raised a flag for Emergency Services Day (also known as 999 Day).
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Community and voluntary groups urged to apply for funding
Published: Monday, 9th September 2024 in Your community news
Sevenoaks District Council’s Community Grants Scheme is now open for applications.
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Sevenoaks Chairman honours Merchant Navy Day
Published: Tuesday, 3rd September 2024 in Councillors and decisions news
Cllr Laurence Ball, the Chairman of Sevenoaks District Council, helped to raise the Red Ensign above the Council offices in honour of the British Merchant Navy.
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Views sought on new Business Park for Sevenoaks
Published: Monday, 2nd September 2024 in Business news
Sevenoaks District Council is keen to hear residents’ views on its early ideas for a small business park on Otford Road, Sevenoaks to support the local economy.
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Unlicensed Waste Carrier successfully prosecuted
Published: Tuesday, 20th August 2024 in Rubbish and recycling news
Sevenoaks District Council has brought an unlicensed waste carrier to justice following a Council investigation.
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WorkBoost scheme to provide ‘employment springboard’ to Sevenoaks District’s employers and residents
Published: Thursday, 8th August 2024 in Business news
Local employers can now apply for funding to take on new staff through Sevenoaks District Council’s ‘WorkBoost’ scheme.
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