Sevenoaks proposes new council structure for Kent
Published: Friday, 21st November 2025 in Your council news
Sevenoaks District Council has put forward its preferred council structure for Kent as part of the Government’s plans for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
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Council agrees next step for Darent Valley nature restoration
Published: Wednesday, 19th November 2025 in Countryside and open spaces news
Sevenoaks District Council has agreed to join forces with local landowners to set up a company to fund nature improvements across the Darent Valley.
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Meet the Council’s new Leader
Published: Tuesday, 18th November 2025 in Councillors and decisions news
Cllr Kevin Maskell became Sevenoaks District Council’s new Leader on Tuesday 18 November 2025.
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Council pays tribute to Darren Kitchener
Published: Tuesday, 18th November 2025 in Councillors and decisions news
Sevenoaks District Council is deeply saddened by the passing of Sevenoaks Independent Councillor, Darren Kitchener.
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Free Christmas Parties for older people!
Published: Tuesday, 4th November 2025 in Your community news
Older residents are invited to Sevenoaks District Council’s ‘Silver Bells’ Christmas parties to kick off the festive season.
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Local landlords invited to information event
Published: Tuesday, 21st October 2025 in Homeowners, landlords and private tenants news
Landlords, prospective landlords and letting agents are invited to join the Sevenoaks District Landlords’ Forum.
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Public to have their say on the new Local Plan
Published: Thursday, 16th October 2025 in Emerging Local Plan news
Residents can soon comment on the new Local Plan when Sevenoaks District Council’s begins its public consultation from 23 October 2025.
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Recipe for great value, healthy meals!
Published: Wednesday, 15th October 2025 in Health news
Residents can learn how to cook healthy food on a budget with a free, online cooking course starting Friday 7 November 2025.
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Residents roll up for the Sevenoaks walking, wheeling and cycling route opening
Published: Tuesday, 14th October 2025 in Parking and transport news
More than 100 riders and walkers attended the opening of the Sevenoaks East to West walking, wheeling and cycling route on Saturday 11 October 2025.
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Opportunity for the community come together
Published: Monday, 13th October 2025 in Your council news
Sevenoaks District Council’s Chairman, Cllr Lynda Harrison, is urging residents to support her ‘Silent auction’ in support of two local charities.
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Free health and wellbeing days for older people
Published: Wednesday, 8th October 2025 in Your community news
Over 55s who live or work in the Sevenoaks District can come along to free Health & Wellbeing Days as part of Silver Sunday.
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Sevenoaks District Council scoops awards
Published: Tuesday, 30th September 2025 in Housing news
Sevenoaks District Council has recently been recognised at the Kent Housing Group Excellence Awards.
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Council checks out new hotel for Swanley
Published: Tuesday, 30th September 2025 in Business news
Sevenoaks District Councillors are considering building a new hotel in Swanley to support local businesses, the wider economy and deliver town centre regeneration.
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Council airs concerns about Gatwick expansion
Published: Monday, 29th September 2025 in Planning news
Sevenoaks District Council has raised concerns about the recent approval of a second runway at Gatwick Airport.
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FREE community events celebrate the opening of Sevenoaks walking, wheeling and cycling route
Published: Monday, 22nd September 2025 in Parking and transport news
The Sevenoaks East to West sustainable travel route opens with community bike rides, a free bike repair workshop, goodie bag giveaways and more.
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Silver Sunday returns
Published: Thursday, 18th September 2025 in Your community news
Silver Sunday will return in 2025 with dozens of local events for older people, most of which are free.
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Council considers how to meet increased Government housing targets through its Local Plan
Published: Tuesday, 16th September 2025 in Emerging Local Plan news
Councillors are set to consider the new Local Plan, with locations for new homes, that will go to public consultation later this year.
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Chairman raises the flag for Emergency Services Day
Published: Tuesday, 9th September 2025 in Your council news
Today, Tuesday 9 September 2025, at 9am, Sevenoaks District Council’s Chairman, Cllr Lynda Harrison, raised a flag for Emergency Services Day (also known as 999 Day).
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Chairman pays tribute to The Duchess of Kent
Published: Monday, 8th September 2025 in Your council news
Sevenoaks District Council Chairman, Cllr Lynda Harrison, has expressed her sadness at the passing of The Duchess of Kent on Friday 5 September 2025.
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Chairman backs Merchant Navy Day
Published: Wednesday, 3rd September 2025 in Your council news
Cllr, Lynda Harrison, 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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Community and voluntary groups urged to apply for funding
Published: Wednesday, 3rd September 2025 in Your community news
Sevenoaks District Council’s Community Grants Scheme is now open for applications.
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Don’t lose your vote!
Published: Thursday, 28th August 2025 in Elections and voting news
Residents are being urged to look out for their electoral registration canvass form that will be arriving from late August by post or early September by email.
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Curtain up on a new era for the Stag
Published: Tuesday, 26th August 2025 in Your environment and community news
Sevenoaks District Councillors will soon consider transferring the iconic Stag Community Arts Centre to Sevenoaks Town Council, on a long lease, helping to secure its long-term future.
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New beginning for waste collections
Published: Monday, 11th August 2025 in Rubbish and recycling news
The Council is investing £9 million to increase the variety of goods it collects from residents, whilst making its waste collection service more cost-efficient and better for the environment.
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Just the cricket!
Published: Wednesday, 6th August 2025 in Leisure news
Kent Cricket Community Trust teamed up with Millwall Community Trust to launch an exciting new pilot summer programme focused on youth engagement.
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Bradbourne Lakes Summer Festival a huge success!
Published: Tuesday, 5th August 2025 in Bradbourne Lakes news
Last weekend (Saturday 2 August), over 350 visitors attended the free Bradbourne Re-Bourne Summer Festival.
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Lullingstone Manor House tour with Tom Hart Dyke
Published: Wednesday, 30th July 2025 in Your council news
Local people can book an exclusive tour of Lullingstone Manor House and the World Garden, led by Tom Hart Dyke, as part of a local charity fundraiser.
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Council allocates £1.75m to support exciting community projects
Published: Friday, 25th July 2025 in Planning policy news
Sevenoaks District Council has allocated £1,751,066.34 in the latest round of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding to support local projects.
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Up to £2,000 of funding available for independent retailers
Published: Wednesday, 23rd July 2025 in Business news
Independent retailers in the Sevenoaks District can apply for up to £2,000 of funding to help them improve and grow.
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Chairman cheers on Joe
Published: Tuesday, 22nd July 2025 in Your council news
Local resident Joe Osborne is visiting food banks in all 92 UK counties on foot to raise awareness of food poverty.
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