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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Fun for all the family!
Published: Wednesday, 16th July 2025 in Your community news
Sevenoaks District Council’s popular Family Fun Days return with four weeks of free fun and games over school summer break.
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Help restore the Greensands Commons!
Published: Wednesday, 9th July 2025 in Countryside and open spaces news
Sevenoaks District Council is looking for volunteers to help restore the Greensands Commons.
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Sevenoaks volunteer fair
Published: Friday, 27th June 2025 in Your community news
Residents can find out about local volunteer opportunities with a range of charities, organisations, and local good causes at the Sevenoaks Volunteer Fair.
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Council flies the flag in support of Armed Forces Day
Published: Monday, 23rd June 2025 in Your council news
Today (Monday 23 June 2025), Sevenoaks Sea Cadets, local veterans and school children joined Cllr Lynda Harrison, the Council’s Chairman, for this year’s event marking Armed Forces Day.
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More funding for rural businesses and communities
Published: Monday, 16th June 2025 in Business news
Businesses and communities in rural areas can once again apply to the West Kent Rural Grants scheme.
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Council considers lease for solar farm
Published: Monday, 9th June 2025 in Your council news
Sevenoaks District Council is considering leasing a former landfill site in Sevenoaks to a solar farm company to help generate clean electricity for South East Water.
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Council proposes land transfer and sales
Published: Monday, 2nd June 2025 in Your council news
Sevenoaks District Council is considering transferring or selling 11 small parcels of land for the wider community benefit.
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Community asked to comment on new walking, wheeling and cycling route
Published: Monday, 2nd June 2025 in Parking and transport news
Residents and businesses are being asked for their views on early plans for a walking, wheeling and cycling route between Otford and Sevenoaks.
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Council considers changes to recycling and waste collections
Published: Thursday, 29th May 2025 in Rubbish and recycling news
Sevenoaks District Councillors are considering proposals to modernise and improve local recycling and waste collections.
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Hit the mail on the head!
Published: Tuesday, 27th May 2025 in Your environment and community news
Sevenoaks District Council is considering leasing twelve of its sites for Parcel Locker Systems.
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New Chairman is prepared for her year in office
Published: Monday, 19th May 2025 in Your council news
Cllr Lynda Harrison, a local Scout leader for more than three decades, is Sevenoaks District Council’s new Chairman.
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Celebrating the voluntary sector!
Published: Wednesday, 14th May 2025 in Your community news
This week (Monday 12 May), Sevenoaks District ‘Better Together’ project held a special event to celebrate the charity and voluntary groups throughout the District.
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Community celebrates VE Day 80
Published: Monday, 12th May 2025 in Your community news
Last Friday (9 May 2025), over 150 people came together at an outdoor concert at St Clere’s Estate in Kemsing to celebrate VE Day 80.
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Otford Chalk Pit reopens
Published: Monday, 12th May 2025 in Countryside and open spaces news
The former Chalk Pit, an open public space in Otford, has reopened following the Council's actions to ensure the site is safe again.
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Council launches Bradbourne Lakes naming competition
Published: Wednesday, 16th April 2025 in Countryside and open spaces news
Residents are invited to take part in a competition to name the five historic Bradbourne Lakes in Sevenoaks.
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Council pays tribute Roger Walshe
Published: Friday, 11th April 2025 in Your council news
A former District Council leader, Roger Walshe, has sadly passed away.
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Community grants help boost local charities!
Published: Wednesday, 26th March 2025 in Your environment and community news
Sevenoaks District Council will again be supporting local charity and voluntary groups by allocating £99,579 to help them continue their valuable work across the District.
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Residents urged to comment on Business Park proposals
Published: Wednesday, 19th March 2025 in Business news
Local people can view and comment on a planning application for a new Business Park on Otford Road, Sevenoaks.
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The PuzzleLine: Solving clues along the Darent Valley Line
Published: Monday, 17th March 2025 in Leisure news
Sevenoaks District Council has launched ‘The PuzzleLine’ a free and interactive adventure trail at stations along the Darent Valley rail line.
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£518,000 investment set for Sevenoaks District leisure facilities as Everyone Active secures new contract
Published: Wednesday, 12th March 2025 in Leisure news
Residents are set to benefit from a £518,000 investment in local leisure services as Everyone Active secures a new five-year contract with the Council to continue managing three key facilities.
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Communities raise the flag in support of the Commonwealth
Published: Monday, 10th March 2025 in Your council news
The Sevenoaks Sea Cadet unit joined Sevenoaks District Council’s Chairman, Cllr Laurence Ball, to celebrate Commonwealth Day (Monday 10 March 2025).
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Residents have their say on waste!
Published: Wednesday, 5th March 2025 in Rubbish and recycling news
Thousands of residents shared their views on Sevenoaks District Council’s waste and recycling collection services as part of the ‘BIG Waste Conversation’ survey.
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Council responds to Gatwick expansion plans
Published: Wednesday, 5th March 2025 in Planning and building control news
Sevenoaks District Council has raised concerns about Government support for an additional runway at Gatwick Airport.
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