Council drops Swanley centre appeal
Published: Friday, 28th September 2018
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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Sevenoaks District Council secures over £1.2m to fund local projects
Published: Monday, 11th June 2018
Local projects have been given over £1.2m worth of investment helping to improve the District, after Sevenoaks District Council secured the funds from developers.
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Hundreds of runners help raise cash for local dementia services
Published: Thursday, 17th May 2018
Run, Walk or Push against Dementia returned to Knole Park for a second time and sprinted to victory after some 450 participants raised money for local dementia services on Sunday 13 May.
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Council funding helping hoarders clear the way to a better future
Published: Tuesday, 10th April 2018
Sevenoaks District Council has awarded £40,000 to West Kent Mind supporting people who have problems hoarding and self-neglect.
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‘Pop-up Pop-ins’ gifted £40k by Council to tackle loneliness in older people
Published: Wednesday, 28th March 2018
With over 1.9m older people across the UK feeling ignored or invisible and loneliness as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, SDC has funded an innovative new project to help combat it.
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Following the Leader to success as Sevenoaks Councillor takes top prize
Published: Thursday, 9th November 2017
Sevenoaks District Council Leader, Cllr Peter Fleming scooped a huge accolade as he was crowned the Leader of the Year at the C’llr Achievement Awards at London’s Guildhall on 7 November.
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New housing strategy launches to open door to health and wellbeing
Published: Thursday, 9th November 2017
Sevenoaks District Council launched its new housing strategy on Friday 3 November, outlining a focus on improving health and wellbeing within the District.
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Free advice for empty home owners
Published: Thursday, 5th October 2017
Residents who own empty homes are invited to attend a free drop-in event to help bring their property back into use in support of Empty Homes Week 2017 starting on 16 October.
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Council takes well-being in its stride with new walking group
Published: Tuesday, 19th September 2017
Sevenoaks District residents can take their first steps back into better health with a free well-being walking group launching in Otford.
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Community grants up to £5k now available
Published: Monday, 18th September 2017
Community grants worth up to £5,000 are now available for voluntary and charitable organisations across the Sevenoaks District to help them to continue their valuable work.
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Council highlights shared-ownership options for Housing Day 2017
Published: Friday, 15th September 2017
To celebrate this year’s Housing Day on 18 September, Sevenoaks District Council is highlighting the benefits of shared-ownership housing to help local residents get a foot on the housing ladder.
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Supported housing backed by Starts at Home Day 2017
Published: Monday, 4th September 2017
The value of supported housing was highlighted when Dartford MP Gareth Johnson visited Wellfield Community Hall in Hartley to mark Starts at Home day on 1 September.
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Charity run raises thousands for local dementia services
Published: Friday, 14th July 2017
After 500 participants ran, walked or pushed around Knole Park back on 14 May, Sevenoaks District Council can reveal over £4,500 was raised for the Sevenoaks Area Dementia Friendly Community Forum.
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Local unsung heroes receive recognition for making it happen!
Published: Monday, 3rd July 2017
It was a ‘ten from Len’ all round for volunteers and community groups as former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ head judge, Len Goodman presented local heroes with awards for their important work.
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Councillor Paddy Cooke
Published: Wednesday, 10th May 2017
It is with great sadness the Council announce the passing of Cllr Paddy Cooke
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Sevenoaks District Council scoop financial innovation awards
Published: Wednesday, 26th April 2017
The winning streak for Sevenoaks District Council continued at the Public Finance Innovation Awards after it picked up two trophies at a ceremony on 20 April.
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Greater recognition agreed for Sevenoaks heritage sites
Published: Wednesday, 26th April 2017
Heritage sites in the Sevenoaks town are set for extra recognition after Sevenoaks District Council agreed the Local List at a Cabinet meeting on 20 April.
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The Chairman’s blind date with a furry friend
Published: Friday, 31st March 2017
For people who are blind or visually impaired, making their way around the busy streets can be a challenge.
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Council invests in offices in Sevenoaks
Published: Friday, 24th March 2017
Sevenoaks District Council has purchased an office block in Sevenoaks as part of its continuing financial self-sufficiency plans.
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Gardeners in the District can plant themselves a great deal
Published: Wednesday, 22nd March 2017
Residents looking to get their gardens in shape this spring can take advantage of a blooming good deal, as Sevenoaks District Council looks to get to the root of waste removal.
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Community grant scheme offers local groups continued support
Published: Tuesday, 14th March 2017
Sevenoaks District Council will be supporting local charity and community groups by allocating £153,320 to help them continue their valuable work across the District.
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Sevenoaks District crowned Council of the Year
Published: Friday, 10th March 2017
Sevenoaks District Council has fought off competition from some of the biggest councils in the country to lift the prestigious Council of the Year trophy at the 2017 Local Government Chronicle Awards.
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Councils get in the zone to promote safer school parking
Published: Monday, 27th February 2017
Safer School Zones are being introduced close to primary schools in Swanley in order to tackle dangerous and inconsiderate parking.
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Council invests in Sevenoaks shop and offices
Published: Friday, 10th February 2017
Sevenoaks District Council has purchased a shop and office complex in Sevenoaks High Street as part of its drive to remain financially self-sufficient.
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Funding secured for SuperHERO service tackling homelessness
Published: Tuesday, 3rd January 2017
Sevenoaks District Council has successfully secured thousand of pounds of Trailblazer funding to help tackle homelessness in the District.