Make sure you’re registered to vote in time for the local elections this May
Published: Thursday, 21st March 2019 in Elections and voting news
On Thursday 2 May, residents in Sevenoaks District will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them on District, Town and Parish Councils.
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Sevenoaks District Council retains its Platinum Investors in People
Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2019 in News and media news
It’s an exciting time for Sevenoaks District Council as they have just been awarded a Platinum Investors in People award for the second time.
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Free Dog Microchips Available to Sevenoaks District Residents
Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2019 in Your environment and community news
Sevenoaks District Council and Dogs Trust are teaming up to offer free dog microchipping, free poo bags, general dog health and wellbeing advice.
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Businesses find welcome relief in their latest rates bills
Published: Monday, 18th March 2019 in News and media news
Hundreds of independent retailers will benefit from a reduction in their Business Rates from April.
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Council supports communities to clean up as part of country’s biggest mass-action environmental campaign
Published: Monday, 18th March 2019 in Your environment and community 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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Just what the doctor ordered - Sevenoaks District Council supports Social Prescribing Day 2019
Published: Wednesday, 13th March 2019 in Your community news
Sevenoaks District Council is backing this year’s Social Prescribing day on 14 March, which celebrates local services that improve residents’ health and wellbeing.
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Community grants continuing to support local groups
Published: Friday, 8th March 2019 in Your community news
Sevenoaks District Council will again be supporting local charity and voluntary groups by allocating £153,340 to help them continue their valuable work across the District.
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Sevenoaks District Council supports National Apprentice Week
Published: Monday, 4th March 2019 in News and media news
This week, 4 to 8 March 2019, sees the UK celebrating National Apprentice Week and Sevenoaks District Council are right behind it.
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Budget continues to protect services and invest in local communities
Published: Wednesday, 27th February 2019 in News and media news
Sevenoaks District Council has set a budget for the coming year that will continue to protect its services and invest in local communities, despite no longer receiving any direct funding from the Government.
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Candidates for the District Council elections will soon be nominated
Published: Monday, 25th February 2019 in Elections and voting news
District Council elections are fast approaching which means nominations for candidates will begin from 21 March 2019.
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New Ash Green’s unruly dog owner brought to justice.
Published: Tuesday, 19th February 2019 in Community safety news
A resident of Ridley near New Ash Green has been fined by Sevenoaks Magistrate's Court after being convicted of four offences, breaching a Community Protection Notice.
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A new age for White Oak Leisure Centre
Published: Tuesday, 19th February 2019 in Your community news
Sevenoaks District Council is proposing to build a brand new leisure centre in Swanley.
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Sevenoaks District Council celebrates the community.
Published: Thursday, 14th February 2019 in Your community news
Celebrity guests Len Goodman and Peter Sissons were among the VIPs presenting trophies at the Making It Happen, Community and Voluntary Awards 2019.
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Keeping young people safe online
Published: Monday, 4th February 2019 in Your community news
As part of Internet Safety Day on Tuesday 5 February, the Sevenoaks District Community Safety Partnership is visiting local schools to offer advice on staying safe online.
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Last chance to have your say on the new Community Plan
Published: Monday, 21st January 2019 in Your community news
Sevenoaks District Council invites your opinions on the new Community Plan.
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Sevenoaks District to receive over £2 Million for community projects
Published: Tuesday, 15th January 2019 in Planning news
Sevenoaks District Council has approved its second round of Community Infrastructure Levy funding, secured from house builders, to support exciting community projects across the Sevenoaks District.
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Sevenoaks’ visitor numbers rise by 8.5% in 2017
Published: Friday, 11th January 2019 in News and media news
Visits to Sevenoaks increased by 8.5% with the district welcoming 4.3 million visitors in 2017, according to research released this week.
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Sevenoaks scoops top international award
Published: Tuesday, 4th December 2018 in News and media news
Sevenoaks District Council beat off competition from across the globe to take the ‘Excellence in Leadership and Management’ prize at this year’s Investors in People Awards.
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Local Plan balances protection of the Green Belt with sites for community infrastructure and homes
Published: Monday, 19th November 2018 in News and media news
Sevenoaks District Councillors will soon consider a new Local Plan that will protect almost all of the District’s Green Belt, with just four greenfield sites proposed for much needed community infrastructure and new homes.
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Council halts Timberden Farm building conversions
Published: Friday, 9th November 2018 in News and media news
Sevenoaks District Council has decided to no longer pursue plans to convert redundant farm buildings at Timberden Farm, Shoreham.
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Council invests in Bradbourne Lakes improvements
Published: Tuesday, 16th October 2018 in News and media news
Sevenoaks District Council's Cabinet has given the go ahead to invest £60,000 to take forward the restoration and improvement of Bradbourne Lakes
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Parking charges set to be frozen again
Published: Tuesday, 2nd October 2018 in News and media news
Sevenoaks District Council is again proposing to freeze all its parking charges in its town centre car parks for the fourth-year running
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Council drops Swanley centre appeal
Published: Friday, 28th September 2018 in Your council news
Sevenoaks District Council has reluctantly decided not to contest an appeal against its refusal of a planning application to redevelop Swanley Centre after the Government changed national planning policy.
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Handing over the royalties of Otford Palace
Published: Tuesday, 18th September 2018 in News and media news
Sevenoaks District Council will be bidding a royal farewell to the Archbishop’s Palace in Otford as it hands over the reins to newly crowned leaseholders, the Archbishop’s Palace Conservation Trust.
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Sevenoaks gets in the picture with new arts centre
Published: Wednesday, 22nd August 2018 in News and media news
A new affordable centre for artists will open in Sevenoaks in September after the District Council invited Second Floor Studios and Arts to open in the town
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Landlords urged to be aware of legislation change
Published: Monday, 13th August 2018 in News and media news
Landlords with properties in the District are being urged to prepare for changes to the rules governing Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) with more properties now requiring a licence to operate.
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Save the date to defibrillate with free training event
Published: Wednesday, 1st August 2018 in News and media news
Residents across the Sevenoaks District will have the opportunity to become life-saving experts with a free training event that offers defibrillator and first aid training.
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Save a few pennies this summer as free family fun days return
Published: Thursday, 12th July 2018 in News and media news
Parents and guardians across the District can leave their wallets and purses at home and get the children out of the house as the completely free summer family fun days once again make a return.
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Charity run raises record amount for local dementia services
Published: Thursday, 12th July 2018 in News and media news
After almost 500 people took on Knole Park in May for Run, Walk or Push against Dementia, Sevenoaks District Council can reveal almost £7,000 was raised, trumping the previous year by over £2,500.
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Leigh hosts Rural Housing Week celebrations
Published: Wednesday, 27th June 2018 in News and media news
Sevenoaks District Council is backing this year’s Rural Housing Week with a free event on Leigh Village Green on Friday 6 July from 10am to 12noon.
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