Council hands community groups almost £50,000 in grants!
Published: Friday, 24th March 2023 in Your environment and community news
Sevenoaks District Council will again be supporting local charity and voluntary groups by allocating £49,800 to help them continue their valuable work across the District.
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Solar power made easy!
Published: Friday, 24th March 2023 in Climate change - Net zero carbon Council news
Sevenoaks District Council has once again teamed up with Kent County Council and Solar Together to offer residents an opportunity to purchase solar panels without the hassle.
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Council takes the first steps to reopen leisure centres and golf course
Published: Thursday, 23rd March 2023 in Leisure news
Sevenoaks District Council has set out the road map to reopen Edenbridge and Sevenoaks Leisure Centres and Lullingstone Park Golf Course at pace after their operator, Sencio Community Leisure, ceased
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Council commits to leisure centres and golf course after operator ceases trading
Published: Friday, 17th March 2023 in Leisure news
The Council has said it is committed to the future of Sevenoaks & Edenbridge Leisure Centres & Lullingstone Park Golf Course after the operator, Sencio Community Leisure, called in an insolvency firm.
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Sevenoaks District celebrates the community
Published: Thursday, 16th March 2023 in Your community news
Last night (15 March 2023) Sevenoaks District Council held the ‘Making it Happen’ Community and Voluntary awards at St Nicholas’ Church, Sevenoaks.
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Businesses and the community check out the new Swanley Meeting Point
Published: Wednesday, 15th March 2023 in Business news
Today (15 March 2023), local businesses, residents and Councillors were among the guests to preview the ‘Meeting Point’, a brand new work hub in Swanley that will support jobs and the local economy.
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EV charging point tipped to be popular with taxi drivers
Published: Monday, 13th March 2023 in Taxis news
Sevenoaks District Council has installed a new electric vehicle charging point exclusively for taxis as part of its journey towards Net Zero.
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Council flies the flag in support of the Commonwealth
Published: Monday, 13th March 2023 in Your council news
Lennox Cato, the Kent Deputy Lieutenant, was amongst the guests who joined the Council Chairman, Cllr Avril Hunter, to celebrate Commonwealth Day (Monday 13 March 2023).
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Council supports Great British Spring Clean!
Published: Friday, 10th March 2023 in Rubbish and recycling news
Sevenoaks District Council has pledged its support for this year’s Great British Spring Clean, run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
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Council provides a positive response to proposed planning reforms
Published: Wednesday, 8th March 2023 in Planning policy news
Sevenoaks District Council has broadly welcomed the Government’s proposed changes to national planning policy.
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Council marks International Women’s Day
Published: Monday, 6th March 2023 in Your environment and community news
To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, Sevenoaks District Council and its partners will be holding exciting events for women of all ages.
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Free housing advice event in Sevenoaks
Published: Wednesday, 1st March 2023 in Housing news
Residents with any housing issues or concerns can come along to a free event offering expert help and advice.
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Sevenoaks District residents need photo ID to vote at elections in May
Published: Tuesday, 28th February 2023 in Elections and voting news
For the first time, residents in Sevenoaks District will need to show photographic ID to vote in a polling station at this year’s local elections.
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Back of the net!
Published: Tuesday, 28th February 2023 in Your environment and community news
Sevenoaks District Council has teamed up with The Millwall Community Trust to offer 12 weeks of free football sessions for 8 to 16 year olds.
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Council marks the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukrainian
Published: Friday, 24th February 2023 in Your community news
Today marks the first year anniversary of the full-scale illegal invasion of Ukraine.
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New Council budget helps to tackle the cost of living crisis
Published: Wednesday, 22nd February 2023 in Council budgets and spending news
Sevenoaks District Council has set a new budget with a below inflation Council Tax increase so more money will stay in residents’ pockets, while protecting Council services and investing in the environment and communities across the District.
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Residents urged to prepare for their Coronation celebrations
Published: Thursday, 9th February 2023 in Your community news
The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6 May 2023 beginning three days of celebrations.
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Pupils get arty to take on air pollution
Published: Thursday, 9th February 2023 in Air quality news
Children from across the District got creative for a Council poster competition that’s helping to raise awareness of vehicle idling.
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Sevenoaks Council celebrates apprentices!
Published: Monday, 6th February 2023 in Your council news
This week, 6 to 12 February 2023, sees the UK celebrating National Apprenticeship Week and Sevenoaks District Council is right behind it.
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Tree planted in memory of the Queen
Published: Wednesday, 1st February 2023 in Your environment and community news
An alder tree that formed part of a spectacular sculpture outside of Buckingham Palace during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations has been planted in the grounds of Bradbourne Lakes.
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Putting the wheels in motion
Published: Wednesday, 1st February 2023 in Climate change - Net zero carbon Council news
Local schools and a cycling group joined Sevenoaks District Council to launch the District’s first Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan
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Proposed conservation area appraisals for Eynsford, Farningham and Kemsing
Published: Wednesday, 18th January 2023 in Heritage and trees news
Residents are being asked to give their thoughts and opinions on the proposed Conservation Area appraisals for Eynsford, Farningham and Kemsing.
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Free event offers information and support for disabled people
Published: Wednesday, 18th January 2023 in Your environment and community news
Residents can find out about local services for disabled people and their families and carers at a free event in Swanley.
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Free, three ways for residents to dispose of their Christmas trees
Published: Monday, 19th December 2022 in Rubbish and recycling news
This year, there are three ways that residents can get rid of their real Christmas tree for free after the festivities have ended.
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Christmas and New Year message from Cllr Avril Hunter, Sevenoaks District Council Chairman
Published: Friday, 16th December 2022 in Your council news
This has been a challenging year for many, coming out of the pandemic and getting back to some form of normality. We also suffered the loss of our much loved sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II.
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Views sought on Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy
Published: Friday, 9th December 2022 in Homelessness and finding a home news
Sevenoaks District Council is asking for views on a draft strategy to support homeless people and those at risk of losing their home.
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Free home energy efficiency improvements
Published: Monday, 5th December 2022 in Climate change - Net zero carbon Council news
Residents on low incomes may be able to get free energy-saving improvements to make their homes cheaper, warmer and greener.
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FREE Christmas parking
Published: Friday, 2nd December 2022 in Your environment and community news
Sevenoaks District Council is making most of its town centre car parks FREE on Saturday 17 December 2022 in support of local businesses.
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Bradbourne Lakes funding update
Published: Friday, 2nd December 2022 in Your environment and community news
Sevenoaks District Council remains 100% committed to the restoration of Bradbourne Lakes in Sevenoaks after a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) was well received but unsuccessful.
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Sevenoaks District Council pledge to help Small Businesses
Published: Friday, 25th November 2022 in Business news
Sevenoaks District Council has become the first local authority in Kent to sign the Federation of Small Businesses Local Leadership Pledge, strengthening support for the District’s small businesses.
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