Kent councils urge magistrates to take greater action on fly tippers
Published: Tuesday, 25th August 2020 in Rubbish and recycling news
Yesterday (24 August) saw the 13 Kent councils via the Kent Resource Partnership (KRP) write to the Magistrates Association urging greater efforts to work together to tackle waste crime.
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August Bank Holiday refuse collections
Published: Monday, 24th August 2020 in Rubbish and recycling news
Residents are being asked to put their refuse out one day later than usual after the August Bank Holiday.
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Council issues new Green Belt warning
Published: Thursday, 30th July 2020 in Planning news
Sevenoaks District Council is taking action to protect a Green Belt site in Hever, which is being sold for development.
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Look out for your annual canvass forms
Published: Tuesday, 14th July 2020 in Elections and voting news
Residents are being urged to read their electoral registration canvass form that will be delivered in the coming days.
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Cleaning company sanitises Sevenoaks town centre
Published: Tuesday, 14th July 2020 in Coronavirus (COVID-19) news
Local cleaning specialists Wetton has joined forces with Sevenoaks District Council to sanitise street furniture in Sevenoaks town centre for free to help make the area COVID secure.
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Sevenoaks District Council offers loan to Town Council to support The Stag
Published: Friday, 10th July 2020 in Your environment and community news
Sevenoaks District Council has agreed to offer Sevenoaks Town Council a loan facility of up to £220,000 to help support the future of The Stag.
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Fly-tipping will not be tolerated
Published: Thursday, 2nd July 2020 in Rubbish and recycling news
Since lockdown began, fly-tipping has increased nationally but Sevenoaks District Council’s environmental investigation team have continued to work throughout to bring fly-tippers to justice.
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More businesses benefit from Coronavirus support funding
Published: Thursday, 2nd July 2020 in Coronavirus (COVID-19) news
A further 150 businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic are sharing £1.2 million distributed by Sevenoaks District Council.
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District gets ready to reopen pubs, restaurants and hairdressers
Published: Tuesday, 30th June 2020 in Coronavirus (COVID-19) news
With the lockdown easing further, the District’s businesses are preparing to welcome back residents and visitors to pubs, restaurants and those in need of a haircut from Saturday 4 July 2020.
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Council offices reopen to the public
Published: Monday, 29th June 2020 in Your council news
Sevenoaks District Council has reopened its main office in Argyle Road, Sevenoaks to the public from today (Monday 29 June 2020) with extra safety precautions in place to keep residents and Council st
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Parking charges to be reintroduced but Sevenoaks Town Car Park remains free
Published: Tuesday, 16th June 2020 in Parking news
As the lockdown eases and town centres and car parks become busier, parking charges will be reintroduced across the District from Tuesday 23 June 2020.
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Towns gets ready to welcome back shoppers
Published: Thursday, 11th June 2020 in Coronavirus (COVID-19) news
As the lockdown eases, the Government has said more retailers can reopen again from 15 June – a relief for businesses and eager shoppers.
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Local Plan set to have its day in court
Published: Thursday, 4th June 2020 in Emerging Local Plan news
Sevenoaks District Council has been granted permission to bring a judicial review against the Planning Inspector’s decision to reject the draft Local Plan.
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‘Sevenoaks District Communities Together’ appeal smashes target!
Published: Monday, 1st June 2020 in Your environment and community news
The ‘Sevenoaks District Communities Together’ appeal that was set up to raise money for four local charities has surpassed its £10,000 target and raised £11,650.
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“The crisis is far from over” – plea from public health to stay alert in Kent this weekend
Published: Friday, 29th May 2020 in Coronavirus (COVID-19) news
Public Health chiefs in Kent have issued a stark message ahead of the weekend – you are risking your life and the lives of others if you do not behave responsibly.
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New funding available for small businesses
Published: Friday, 29th May 2020 in Business rates news
More small businesses that did not qualify for Coronavirus grant funding up to now can apply for a new source of financial help.
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Public space champions wanted
Published: Wednesday, 27th May 2020 in Your environment and community news
Sevenoaks District Council has recently appointed Cllr Roddy Hogarth as ‘Public Realm Commissioner’ for the Sevenoaks District and he is looking for volunteers to help him in this new role.
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Spring bank holiday refuse collection
Published: Monday, 18th May 2020 in Rubbish and recycling news
Refuse, recycling and garden waste collections will be a day later than usual next week due to the spring bank holiday.
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Council warning on Green Belt land sales
Published: Friday, 15th May 2020 in Planning news
Potential purchasers of Green Belt land for housing are being warned such sites are very unlikely to be granted planning permission.
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Key workers put at risk from discarded PPE
Published: Thursday, 7th May 2020 in Rubbish and recycling news
Sevenoaks District Council is asking residents who use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to make sure they dispose of it responsibly.
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Stay home for key workers this bank holiday weekend
Published: Monday, 4th May 2020 in Coronavirus (COVID-19) news
Key workers from Sevenoaks District Council are urging residents to stay at home this bank holiday weekend.
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Sevenoaks District Communities Together appeal off to a great start
Published: Friday, 1st May 2020 in Your community news
A crowdfunding appeal to raise money for four local charities who keep vulnerable residents safe has stunned organisers by raising £2,500 in its first few days.
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Celebrate VE Day at home this Friday
Published: Friday, 1st May 2020 in Your community news
On Friday 8 May, the nation celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day and although government guidelines continue to say stay at home, there are plenty of ways to celebrate indoors.
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May bank holiday refuse collection
Published: Wednesday, 29th April 2020 in Rubbish and recycling news
Residents with refuse, recycling and garden waste collections on the early May bank holiday are being asked to put their sacks and bins out a day later than usual.
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Residents asked to give what they can to local charities
Published: Tuesday, 28th April 2020 in Coronavirus (COVID-19) news
A new crowdfunding appeal has been launched to help four organisations who are supporting older and vulnerable people through the Coronavirus crisis.
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Key workers urge residents to stay at home
Published: Friday, 24th April 2020 in Your environment and community news
Frontline staff from across Kent and Medway are leading this weekend’s stay-at-home appeal to residents during the ongoing lock down.
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Councillors agree £20 million leisure centre for Swanley
Published: Tuesday, 21st April 2020 in News and media news
Councillors agreed to build a new, modern leisure centre for Swanley and the north of the District at the Council meeting on Tuesday (21 April 2020).
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Council mounts Local Plan legal challenge
Published: Friday, 17th April 2020 in News and media news
Sevenoaks District Council has begun Judicial Review proceedings after the Government Planning Inspector refused to endorse its new Local Plan.
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Residents must continue to stay home
Published: Wednesday, 15th April 2020 in Coronavirus (COVID-19) news
With lock-down measures ongoing, Sevenoaks District residents are being urged to keep following Government guidelines and stay at home this weekend.
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District residents show support for key workers
Published: Tuesday, 14th April 2020 in Rubbish and recycling news
Since the outbreak of Coronavirus, Sevenoaks District Council’s refuse team have been continuing to collect rubbish and recycling weekly and residents have been showing their gratitude.
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