Views sought on exciting proposals for Sevenoaks town
Published: Tuesday, 9th April 2024
Views are wanted on a once in a generation opportunity to improve the area close to Sevenoaks Leisure Centre and the library. Early ideas include the potential for a new leisure centre, learning hub and other environmental and cultural improvements.
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Council supports local services
Published: Wednesday, 27th March 2024
Sevenoaks District Council will again be supporting local charity and voluntary groups by allocating £97,388 to help them continue their valuable work across the District.
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Funding for Citizens Advice to help residents
Published: Monday, 4th March 2024
Sevenoaks District Council has successfully applied for £40,000 of new, external grant funding on behalf of the local Citizens Advice for the coming year.
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Work set to begin on Spitals Cross improvements
Published: Wednesday, 15th November 2023
Work to improve community facilities on the Spitals Cross estate in Edenbridge will begin very shortly.
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The Mill Pond is back to its best!
Published: Thursday, 26th October 2023
The historic Mill Pond in Sevenoaks has undergone major improvements and is now open to the public once again.
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Green light for Spitals Cross improvements
Published: Wednesday, 23rd August 2023
Plans for a new community hall and shop, homes, additional parking and other improvements on the Spitals Cross estate, Edenbridge have moved forward after planning permission was granted.
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Talk to street furniture for help, advice and volunteering opportunities!
Published: Wednesday, 28th June 2023
Swanley residents who want to have their say about their town, receive advice or hear about local events and opportunities can talk to everyday street furniture!
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Council flies the flag in support of our armed forces
Published: Monday, 19th June 2023
On Monday 19 June 2023, pupils from St John’s School, the Westerham Sea Cadets and veterans joined Cllr Laurence Ball, the Council’s Vice Chairman, for this year’s event marking Armed Forces Day.
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Hundreds raise money for dementia services
Published: Tuesday, 16th May 2023
‘Run, walk or push against dementia’ returned to Knole Park with hundreds of participants raising money for local dementia services.
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Council tackles heritage crime
Published: Tuesday, 4th April 2023
Staff from Sevenoaks District Council have become the first in the UK to be trained in preventing and investigating heritage crime in a national pilot by Historic England.
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Council hands community groups almost £50,000 in grants!
Published: Friday, 24th March 2023
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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Tree planted in memory of the Queen
Published: Wednesday, 1st February 2023
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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Free event offers information and support for disabled people
Published: Wednesday, 18th January 2023
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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Bradbourne Lakes funding update
Published: Friday, 2nd December 2022
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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Extension for Swanley Sunday market
Published: Friday, 11th November 2022
Swanley’s Sunday market trial has been extended following a promising start and positive feedback from customers.
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Hollybush Playground gets an upgrade
Published: Tuesday, 8th November 2022
The popular Hollybush playground in Sevenoaks has reopened after an exciting £85,000 refurbishment.
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It’s time to nominate the District’s unsung heroes!
Published: Tuesday, 8th November 2022
Sevenoaks District Council is once again looking for local superheroes as part of its Voluntary and Community Awards.
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In Bloom winners crowned
Published: Tuesday, 2nd August 2022
Last week the winners of the Sevenoaks ‘In Bloom’ competition were crowned and once again, Sevenoaks District Council and Coolings Garden Centre had a tough time choosing the winners.
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A new sculpture for Sevenoaks
Published: Monday, 1st August 2022
‘Three and Four’, a new bronze and steel sculpture for Sevenoaks was unveiled in Bligh’s last week.
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Three and Four - a new sculpture for Sevenoaks town
Published: Thursday, 14th July 2022
‘Three and Four’, a new bronze and steel sculpture for Sevenoaks, is set to be unveiled at 4.30pm on Friday 29 July 2022 in Blighs.
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Hollybush Playground gets an upgrade
Published: Thursday, 7th July 2022
The popular Hollybush Playground in Sevenoaks is getting an exciting £85,000 refurbishment.
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Exciting plans for an important Swanley site
Published: Monday, 20th June 2022
Sevenoaks District Council has submitted exciting plans for new, environmentally-friendly homes, shops and a new public space at the entrance to Swanley.
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Thank you for the music!
Published: Wednesday, 8th June 2022
Last night (Tuesday 7 June 2022), local singers came together in an amazing musical celebration of The Queen’s Jubilee at The Big Community Sing.
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Hundreds turn out to raise cash for local dementia services
Published: Monday, 23rd May 2022
‘Run, walk or push against dementia’ returned to Knole Park for the first time since the pandemic began with 300 participants raising thousands of pounds for local dementia services.
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Strike a chord!
Published: Wednesday, 11th May 2022
Residents can join local singers for an off the scale musical celebration in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee!
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The race is on!
Published: Thursday, 28th April 2022
It’s not long until ‘Run, walk or push against dementia’ returns for 2022 and spaces are filling up quickly.
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Partnership chuffed to bits with new railway posters
Published: Wednesday, 30th March 2022
A local railway partnership has unveiled a set of early 20th Century inspired posters to encourage people to visit the District by train.
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Residents urged to comment on Spitals Cross community improvements
Published: Wednesday, 23rd March 2022
The Council is set to unveil its ideas to create additional parking, to regenerate the FTRA club and the community shop and provide new high quality homes on the Spitals Cross Estate, Edenbridge.
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Community grants help boost local charities
Published: Wednesday, 23rd March 2022
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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Pandemic support scheme honoured at awards ceremony
Published: Thursday, 17th March 2022
Sevenoaks District Council and resident Eliza Ecclestone won big at the the iESE Public Sector Transformation Awards last week (9 March 2022).
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Council supports Great British Spring Clean!
Published: Wednesday, 9th March 2022
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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Sunday market trial for Swanley
Published: Monday, 17th January 2022
Sevenoaks District Council has agreed to trial a new Sunday market in Swanley in the coming weeks.
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Next steps for Bradbourne Lakes
Published: Thursday, 16th December 2021
Sevenoaks District Council and The Kent Wildlife Trust have moved one-step closer to securing funding for the improvements of Bradbourne Lakes in Sevenoaks.
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New scheme to support young people affected by the pandemic
Published: Monday, 13th December 2021
Sevenoaks District Council is providing a new service to help young people who have been affected by the pandemic.
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Win luxury local goodies
Published: Tuesday, 7th December 2021
Sevenoaks District Council is running a competition for one lucky resident to win a hamper of locally sourced gifts worth over £100.
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Three new trees for the Queen’s Jubilee
Published: Monday, 25th October 2021
Sevenoaks District Council is supporting the Queen’s Green Canopy scheme, and helping the environment at the same time, by planting three new oak trees.
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Bradbourne Lakes update
Published: Wednesday, 28th July 2021
Sevenoaks District Council have expressed huge disappointment at the announcement that their bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for works to restore Bradbourne Lakes has been unsuccessful
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FREE family nature trails
Published: Thursday, 8th July 2021
To encourage families to enjoy local wildlife, Sevenoaks District Council and the North West Kent Countryside Partnership will be running five free Eco-Trails across the District.
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‘Seven Oaks of Sevenoaks’ chosen as new Bligh’s sculpture
Published: Monday, 7th June 2021
Residents voted in their hundreds to choose the new piece of public art for Bligh’s Meadow, Sevenoaks.
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Locals to have a say on Sevenoaks sculptures
Published: Wednesday, 21st April 2021
Residents are being asked for their views on two proposed sculptures for Blighs in Sevenoaks.
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Funding boost for leisure
Published: Thursday, 25th March 2021
Sevenoaks District Council has secured £235,000 to help local leisure centres reopen when restrictions ease from 12 April.
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Blooming marvellous!
Published: Tuesday, 23rd March 2021
Sevenoaks District Council have once again teamed up with Coolings Nurseries in Knockholt to run this year’s ‘In Bloom’ competition.
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Sevenoaks District awards £2 million for community projects
Published: Friday, 19th March 2021
Sevenoaks District Council has approved a round of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding to support exciting community projects across the District.
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Sevenoaks District Council supports young carers
Published: Tuesday, 16th March 2021
Sevenoaks District Council showed its support to young people who look after family by celebrating Young Carers Action Day (YCAD) on Tuesday 16 March.
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Council offers further financial support for the districts Leisure Centres
Published: Wednesday, 16th December 2020
Sevenoaks District Council has agreed to provide further financial support to help reopen the District’s leisure centres and produce a robust recovery plan for the trust.
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Sevenoaks students get creative to improve public spaces
Published: Tuesday, 15th December 2020
Students from Knole Academy have made a series of short films as part of a competition to improve public spaces.
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Sevenoaks District Council launches high streets reopening strategy
Published: Thursday, 19th November 2020
Sevenoaks District Council has pledged its commitment to the safety and recovery of its high streets with the launch of a series of initiatives, including a business recovery toolkit.
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Council services will continue during lockdown
Published: Wednesday, 4th November 2020
As the nation heads into a second lockdown, Sevenoaks District Council will continue to provide its services to residents and businesses.
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Sevenoaks District Council offers loan to Town Council to support The Stag
Published: Friday, 10th July 2020
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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‘Sevenoaks District Communities Together’ appeal smashes target!
Published: Monday, 1st June 2020
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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Public space champions wanted
Published: Wednesday, 27th May 2020
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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Key workers urge residents to stay at home
Published: Friday, 24th April 2020
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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Residents and businesses offered advice to avoid scams
Published: Tuesday, 24th March 2020
There is increasing evidence that fraudsters are targeting the public and organisations with emails, texts, phone calls and WhatsApp messages offering advice and treatment for Coronavirus.
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Council puts plans in place to keep services running
Published: Wednesday, 18th March 2020
Sevenoaks District Council recognise that many residents and local businesses rely on it services.
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Community grants continuing to support local groups
Published: Friday, 6th March 2020
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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Funding boost gets community transport scheme rolling
Published: Friday, 31st January 2020
Sevenoaks District Council has secured £71,961.98 of funding for a community bus service.
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Time to go the extra mile for charity!
Published: Monday, 9th December 2019
‘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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Grab a grant!
Published: Thursday, 7th November 2019
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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A ghoulish Halloween adventure for half-term
Published: Friday, 4th October 2019
This Halloween, Demelza Hospice’s Spooktacular Pumpkin Hunt returns to Sevenoaks town centre.
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Full steam ahead for Darent Valley Community Rail Partnership
Published: Monday, 2nd September 2019
On Sunday 1 September 2019, the Darent Valley Community Rail Partnership launched with a train full of entertainment and special guests.
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Sevenoaks Chairman raises flag for Merchant Navy Day
Published: Friday, 30th August 2019
Cllr John Edwards-Winser, the Chairman of Sevenoaks District Council, raised the Red Ensign above the Council offices in honour of the British Merchant Navy.
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Edenbridge anti-social behaviour property served partial closure notice
Published: Friday, 30th August 2019
A closure order has been made for a West Kent Housing property in Manor Road, Edenbridge following ongoing anti-social behaviour at the address.
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Pictures of Penshurst
Published: Thursday, 29th August 2019
Sevenoaks District Council, together with Southern Railway have brightened up Penshurst Railway Station with new signage.
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Bringing Back Bitchet
Published: Wednesday, 14th August 2019
Kent Wildlife Trust and Sevenoaks District Council are working on an exciting project to restore Bitchet Common in Seal, thanks to funding from Enovert Community Fund & National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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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
Sevenoaks District Council has pledged its support for this year’s Great British Spring Clean, run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.