Chairman raises the flag in honour of Emergency Services Day
Published: Wednesday, 9th September 2026
Today, Wednesday 9 September 2026, at 9am, Sevenoaks District Council Chairman, Cllr Margot McArthur, raised a flag for Emergency Services Day (also known as 999 Day).
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Ministers decide future shape of Kent and Medway’s councils
Published: Thursday, 16th July 2026
The Government announced on 16 July 2026 it is replacing Sevenoaks District Council and Kent County, Medway and the 11 district, borough and city councils, with four unitary councils from April 2028.
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Biggest investment on the Spitals Cross estate in a generation nears completion
Published: Thursday, 25th June 2026
Work to provide much-needed affordable homes, a shop and community centre and off-road parking are set to be completed during the autumn.
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Council raises the flag in support of Armed Forces Day
Published: Friday, 19th June 2026
Today (Monday 22 June 2026), representatives from the Sevenoaks Sea Cadets and the Kent Army Cadets joined Cllr Penny Cole, the Council's Vice-Chairman, to mark this year’s Armed Forces Day.
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New Chairman is raring to go!
Published: Friday, 15th May 2026
Cllr Margot McArthur, a self-confessed ‘petrolhead’ is gearing up for a full throttle year as Sevenoaks District Council’s new Chairman.
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Council approves community asset transfers
Published: Friday, 24th April 2026
Sevenoaks District Council has agreed a second-round of community asset transfers, passing on valued local facilities to town and parish councils.
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Flag raised to celebrate the Commonwealth
Published: Monday, 9th March 2026
The Deputy Lieutenant, Lord Alastair Colgrain, joined Sevenoaks District Council’s Vice-Chairman, Cllr Margot McArthur, to celebrate Commonwealth Day (Monday 9 March 2026).
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National Apprenticeship Week!
Published: Tuesday, 10th February 2026
Sevenoaks District Council is once again celebrating National Apprenticeship Week between 9 to 15 February 2026.
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Have your say on the way councils in Kent and Medway are organised
Published: Thursday, 5th February 2026
Government ministers have today (Thursday 5 February) launched a consultation on the future number of councils in Kent and Medway and the areas they should cover.
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Council pays tribute to Gary Williamson
Published: Tuesday, 6th January 2026
Sevenoaks District Council is deeply saddened by the death of Gary Williamson, who passed away on 28 December 2025.
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Chairman’s Christmas message
Published: Friday, 12th December 2025
“As Chairman of Sevenoaks District, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all our residents, community groups, businesses, and volunteers this Christmas.
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Sevenoaks proposes new council structure for Kent
Published: Friday, 21st November 2025
Sevenoaks District Council has put forward its preferred council structure for Kent as part of the Government’s plans for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
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Opportunity for the community come together
Published: Monday, 13th October 2025
Sevenoaks District Council’s Chairman, Cllr Lynda Harrison, is urging residents to support her ‘Silent auction’ in support of two local charities.
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Chairman raises the flag for Emergency Services Day
Published: Tuesday, 9th September 2025
Today, Tuesday 9 September 2025, at 9am, Sevenoaks District Council’s Chairman, Cllr Lynda Harrison, raised a flag for Emergency Services Day (also known as 999 Day).
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Chairman pays tribute to The Duchess of Kent
Published: Monday, 8th September 2025
Sevenoaks District Council Chairman, Cllr Lynda Harrison, has expressed her sadness at the passing of The Duchess of Kent on Friday 5 September 2025.
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Chairman backs Merchant Navy Day
Published: Wednesday, 3rd September 2025
Cllr, Lynda Harrison, the Chairman of Sevenoaks District Council, helped to raise the Red Ensign above the Council offices in honour of the British Merchant Navy.
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Lullingstone Manor House tour with Tom Hart Dyke
Published: Wednesday, 30th July 2025
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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Chairman cheers on Joe
Published: Tuesday, 22nd July 2025
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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Council flies the flag in support of Armed Forces Day
Published: Monday, 23rd June 2025
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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Council considers lease for solar farm
Published: Monday, 9th June 2025
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
Sevenoaks District Council is considering transferring or selling 11 small parcels of land for the wider community benefit.
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New Chairman is prepared for her year in office
Published: Monday, 19th May 2025
Cllr Lynda Harrison, a local Scout leader for more than three decades, is Sevenoaks District Council’s new Chairman.
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Council pays tribute Roger Walshe
Published: Friday, 11th April 2025
A former District Council leader, Roger Walshe, has sadly passed away.
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Communities raise the flag in support of the Commonwealth
Published: Monday, 10th March 2025
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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Council supports National Apprenticeship Week
Published: Monday, 10th February 2025
Sevenoaks District Council is supporting National Apprenticeship Week between 10 and 16 February 2025.
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Chairman raises the flag for Emergency Services Day
Published: Monday, 9th September 2024
On Monday 9 September 2024 at 9am, Sevenoaks District Council’s Chairman, Cllr Laurence Ball, raised a flag for Emergency Services Day (also known as 999 Day).
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New Chairman plans his next move!
Published: Wednesday, 15th May 2024
Cllr Laurence Ball, Sevenoaks District Council’s new chess loving Chairman, is confident he can make all the right moves in the coming year.
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Happy Birthday to Sevenoaks District Council!
Published: Monday, 29th April 2024
Sevenoaks District Council is celebrating its fiftieth birthday this spring.
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Communities raise the flag in support of the Commonwealth
Published: Monday, 11th March 2024
Pupils from St John's Primary School in Sevenoaks and Westerham Sea Cadets joined the Council Chairman, Cllr Alan Layland, to celebrate Commonwealth Day (11 March 2024).
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Christmas and New Year message from Cllr Alan Layland, Chairman of Sevenoaks District Council
Published: Friday, 15th December 2023
Christmas for me is such a special time of year, a chance to meet with friends and loved ones and an opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months.
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Sevenoaks District Council scoops national EDI Champion of the Year economic development award
Published: Monday, 27th November 2023
The Council, & its UK Shared Prosperity Fund Project Officer Aidan Kiely, have been named Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion of the Year at the Institute of Economic Development Annual Awards.
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Chairman backs Merchant Navy Day
Published: Friday, 1st September 2023
Cllr Alan Layland, the Chairman of Sevenoaks District Council, helped to raise the Red Ensign above the Council offices in honour of the British Merchant Navy.
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New Chairman Alan is in the driving seat!
Published: Wednesday, 24th May 2023
After taking pole position to become Sevenoaks District Council’s Chairman, Cllr Alan Layland has got off to a flying start with his sights set on supporting a local charity that’s close to his heart.
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Council flies the flag in support of the Commonwealth
Published: Monday, 13th March 2023
Lennox Cato, the Kent Deputy Lieutenant, was amongst the guests who joined the Council Chairman, Cllr Avril Hunter, to celebrate Commonwealth Day (Monday 13 March 2023).
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Sevenoaks Council celebrates apprentices!
Published: Monday, 6th February 2023
This week, 6 to 12 February 2023, sees the UK celebrating National Apprenticeship Week and Sevenoaks District Council is right behind it.
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Christmas and New Year message from Cllr Avril Hunter, Sevenoaks District Council Chairman
Published: Friday, 16th December 2022
This has been a challenging year for many, coming out of the pandemic and getting back to some form of normality. We also suffered the loss of our much loved sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II.
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Residents urged to comment on revised Spitals Cross community improvements
Published: Wednesday, 23rd November 2022
Sevenoaks District Council is set to unveil revised plans to provide additional parking, a new community hall and community shop plus other improvements on the Spitals Cross Estate in Edenbridge.
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Have your say on Swanley Sunday Market
Published: Tuesday, 16th August 2022
Residents are being asked for their views on the new Sunday Market in Swanley.
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Chairman’s charity cheque presentation
Published: Friday, 6th May 2022
Cllr Diana Esler presented local charity DAVSS with a cheque for £5,423 during one of her final engagements as Council Chairman.
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Council flies the flag for the Commonwealth
Published: Monday, 14th March 2022
Westerham Sea Cadets, the Deputy Lieutenant of Kent, Lennox Cato, and local veterans joined the Council Chairman, Cllr Diana Esler, to celebrate Commonwealth Day (Monday 14 April 2022).
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Sevenoaks District celebrates apprentices!
Published: Monday, 7th February 2022
This week, 7 to 11 February 2022, sees the UK celebrating National Apprenticeship Week and Sevenoaks District Council is right behind it.
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Council phone lines open for longer
Published: Friday, 10th September 2021
From Monday 13 September, residents can speak with Sevenoaks District Council by telephone from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday during a trial to make it easier to access services.
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Chairman flies the flag for Emergency Services Day
Published: Thursday, 9th September 2021
On 9 September at 9am, Sevenoaks District Council Chairman, Cllr Diana Esler, raised a flag in honour of all the frontline emergency service workers in the UK.
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Sevenoaks Chairman raises flag for Merchant Navy Day
Published: Tuesday, 31st August 2021
Cllr Diana Esler, 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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The Council’s new Chairman
Published: Wednesday, 26th May 2021
Taking the Rolling Stones shopping, leading a delegation to meet the Queen and running an engineering business are just some of Cllr Diana Esler’s achievements.
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Sevenoaks District Council celebrates Apprentices!
Published: Monday, 8th February 2021
This week, 8 to 12 February, is National Apprenticeship Week and Sevenoaks District Council is embracing a new wave of apprentices.
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Council offices reopen to the public
Published: Monday, 29th June 2020
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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Sevenoaks District Council flies the flag for the Commonwealth
Published: Monday, 9th March 2020
Westerham Sea Cadets, Deputy Lieutenant Lord Sackville and local veterans were amongst the guests who joined Council Chairman, Cllr John Edwards-Winser, to celebrate Commonwealth Day on Monday 9 March
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Budget protects services while investing in local communities
Published: Wednesday, 26th February 2020
Sevenoaks District Council has set a budget for the coming year that will continue to protect its services and invest in local communities.
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Sevenoaks Chairman receives £2,000 for chosen charity
Published: Thursday, 21st November 2019
Sevenoaks District Council Chairman, Cllr John Edwards-Winser was recently presented with a £2,000 cheque for his chosen charity, Demelza Hospice Care for Children, from the West Kent Freemasons.
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Sevenoaks CEO scoops top award
Published: Wednesday, 20th November 2019
Sevenoaks District Council CEO, Dr. Pav Ramewal, has won ‘Leader of the Year’ at the annual Investors in People Awards.
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Sevenoaks District Council shortlisted for the Investors in People Awards 2019
Published: Tuesday, 17th September 2019
Sevenoaks District Council are proud to be shortlisted for two categories in the Investors in People Awards 2019.
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John’s ready to tackle the role of Chairman
Published: Wednesday, 22nd May 2019
Cllr John Edwards-Winser, Sevenoaks District Council's new rugby mad Chairman, can’t wait to kick off his year in office.
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Sevenoaks District Council retains its Platinum Investors in People
Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2019
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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Candidates for the District Council elections will soon be nominated
Published: Monday, 25th February 2019
District Council elections are fast approaching which means nominations for candidates will begin from 21 March 2019.
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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.