Leader's Local Plan letter to Secretary of State
Published: Tuesday, 28th January 2020 in News and media news
Sevenoaks District Council’s Leader has written to the Minister for Local Government with his concerns about the Local Plan examination.
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Next steps agreed for Bradbourne Lakes improvements
Published: Tuesday, 21st January 2020 in News and media news
After securing £252,000 from home builders, Sevenoaks District Council is now working to attract a further £1 million to revitalise Bradbourne Lakes in Sevenoaks.
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Kebab shop operator’s court grilling
Published: Monday, 20th January 2020 in News and media news
The operator of a Sevenoaks kebab shop was fined £607 at Sevenoaks Magistrates’ court on Friday, 17 January 2020, for fly-tipping food and other waste associated with a fast food business.
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Hit the right note at the Big Community Sing 2020
Published: Friday, 10th January 2020 in Your community news
Choirs, quartets, schools and signing groups of every description are invited to showcase their musical talents for the ‘Big Community Sing’ later in the year.
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Council vows not to withdraw Local Plan
Published: Wednesday, 8th January 2020 in Local Plan examination news
In the latest response to the Planning Inspector, Sevenoaks District Council has vowed not to withdraw its draft Local Plan, despite continued pressure to do so.
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Former Chairman and Leader, Alison Cook, dies following short illness
Published: Friday, 20th December 2019 in News and media news
A former Sevenoaks District Council Chairman and Leader, Alison Cook, died on Thursday 2 January 2020.
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No missed refuse collections this Christmas
Published: Monday, 16th December 2019 in Rubbish and recycling news
Sevenoaks District Council are making sure no one misses a refuse collection this Christmas.
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Well Hill man fined £11,610 for illegal wall
Published: Friday, 13th December 2019 in News and media news
A Well Hill man who built a wall more than two metres high without planning permission was fined £11,610 by Sevenoaks Magistrates’ court on Friday 6 December 2019.
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Sevenoaks Parliamentary Election Results
Published: Friday, 13th December 2019 in Elections and voting news
Following yesterday's Parliamentary General Election, Laura Trott of the Conservative Party was elected to represent the Sevenoaks Constituency.
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Swanley land owners prosecuted
Published: Tuesday, 10th December 2019 in Your community news
The owners of a notorious illegal hostel in Swanley, The Convent of Mercy, have been brought to justice for failing to comply with two Planning Enforcement Notices.
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Time to go the extra mile for charity!
Published: Monday, 9th December 2019 in Your environment and community news
‘Run, walk or push against dementia’ returns to the stunning surroundings of Knole Park on Sunday 10 May 2020, giving people the chance take part and raise money for a great local cause.
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Closure order extended on anti-social home
Published: Thursday, 28th November 2019 in Your environment and community news
An Edenbridge property that was partially-closed in August this year following anti-social behaviour has had the closure order extended for a further three months by Maidstone Magistrates’ Court.
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Website upgrades - Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December
Published: Wednesday, 27th November 2019 in Planning news
On Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December 2019, we will upgrade our PublicAccess websites.
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FREE Festive Parking
Published: Monday, 25th November 2019 in Parking news
Shoppers can make the most of the District’s excellent town centres with FREE parking in Sevenoaks and Westerham in the lead up to Christmas.
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Sevenoaks Chairman receives £2,000 for chosen charity
Published: Thursday, 21st November 2019 in Your council news
Sevenoaks District Council Chairman, Cllr John Edwards-Winser was recently presented with a £2,000 cheque for his chosen charity, Demelza Hospice Care for Children, from the West Kent Freemasons.
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Sevenoaks CEO scoops top award
Published: Wednesday, 20th November 2019 in Your council news
Sevenoaks District Council CEO, Dr. Pav Ramewal, has won ‘Leader of the Year’ at the annual Investors in People Awards.
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Six candidates fight for the Sevenoaks seat
Published: Thursday, 14th November 2019 in Elections and voting news
Six candidates have put their names forward to contest the Sevenoaks Parliamentary seat at the General Election on Thursday 12 December 2019.
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Grab a grant!
Published: Thursday, 7th November 2019 in Your environment and community news
Each year Sevenoaks District Council provide grants to support the work of voluntary and charitable organisations across the District, and next year will be no different.
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Get ready to go to the polls on 12 December
Published: Tuesday, 5th November 2019 in Elections and voting news
A general election has been called for 12 December 2019, which means Sevenoaks District Council is busy preparing for the third election this year.
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New leisure centre for Swanley
Published: Thursday, 31st October 2019 in News and media news
Residents can have their say on a planning application for a brand new leisure centre in Swanley until 22 November 2019.
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Council concerned after Local Plan hearings are cancelled
Published: Monday, 21st October 2019 in New Local Plan news
Sevenoaks District Council has expressed serious concerns after the Planning Inspectorate unexpectedly cancelled the next round of Local Plan hearings
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Calling all landlords
Published: Monday, 21st October 2019 in Housing news
Landlords and agents in Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge and Malling are being invited to attend a free information forum at Sevenoaks District Council.
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Free training that could save a life
Published: Tuesday, 15th October 2019 in Your community news
Sevenoaks District Council and Sevenoaks Community First Responders are providing free first aid and defibrillation training that could help save lives!
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A ghoulish Halloween adventure for half-term
Published: Friday, 4th October 2019 in Your environment and community news
This Halloween, Demelza Hospice’s Spooktacular Pumpkin Hunt returns to Sevenoaks town centre.
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Sevenoaks District Council supports National Recycle Week
Published: Wednesday, 18th September 2019 in Rubbish and recycling news
23 September is the start of Recycle Week in the UK and residents are being reminded they can recycle most of their waste using the Council’s easy to use, weekly collection services.
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Sevenoaks District Council shortlisted for the Investors in People Awards 2019
Published: Tuesday, 17th September 2019 in Your council news
Sevenoaks District Council are proud to be shortlisted for two categories in the Investors in People Awards 2019.
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West Kingsdown resident prosecuted for breaching Green Belt Enforcement Notice
Published: Tuesday, 17th September 2019 in Your environment and community news
A West Kingsdown man who built on the Green Belt without permission has been prosecuted after Sevenoaks District Council brought legal action.
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Sevenoaks District Council to highlight Silver Sunday events for older people
Published: Tuesday, 10th September 2019 in Your community news
Sevenoaks District Council is promoting nine days of free events for older people to celebrate Silver Sunday on 6 October 2019.
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Business Waste – your duty of care
Published: Friday, 6th September 2019 in Rubbish and recycling news
Kent County Council, through the Low Carbon Kent Network, are working together with Sevenoaks District Council to provide a free ‘Business Waste – your duty of care’ course.
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Free outdoor fun for the whole family
Published: Wednesday, 4th September 2019 in Your community news
On Sunday 15 September, the Kent Wildlife Trust, Sevenoaks District Council and Sevenoaks Town Council are inviting residents to the free Sevenoaks Greensand Commons Festival.
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