StartUp Business Programme supports aspiring entrepreneurs in the Sevenoaks District
Published: Friday, 12th December 2025
Aspiring entrepreneurs in the Sevenoaks District can now access expert training and funding support to turn their business ideas into reality.
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Council checks out new hotel for Swanley
Published: Tuesday, 30th September 2025
Sevenoaks District Councillors are considering building a new hotel in Swanley to support local businesses, the wider economy and deliver town centre regeneration.
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Up to £2,000 of funding available for independent retailers
Published: Wednesday, 23rd July 2025
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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Residents urged to comment on Business Park proposals
Published: Wednesday, 19th March 2025
Local people can view and comment on a planning application for a new Business Park on Otford Road, Sevenoaks.
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New home for Wednesday Market
Published: Tuesday, 26th November 2024
Sevenoaks Wednesday Market is set to move to the High Street from early December 2024.
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Views sought on new Business Park for Sevenoaks
Published: Monday, 2nd September 2024
Sevenoaks District Council is keen to hear residents’ views on its early ideas for a small business park on Otford Road, Sevenoaks to support the local economy.
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Meeting Point’s first birthday!
Published: Tuesday, 16th July 2024
Co-working and events space, Meeting Point, recently celebrated its first birthday with a special event.
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Free training courses for local businesses and their staff
Published: Tuesday, 11th June 2024
Businesses of any size can now access a vast range of free learning courses to help them grow, improve their efficiency and cut their carbon footprint.
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Healthy mind, healthy business!
Published: Tuesday, 2nd April 2024
Residents and businesses can win up to one month’s FREE gym membership worth £39.99 at White Oak Leisure Centre in Swanley with a new Meeting Point hot-desk package.
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New funding for rural businesses and communities
Published: Tuesday, 4th July 2023
Rural businesses and communities can now apply to the West Kent Rural Grants scheme, funded by the Government's Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).
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Businesses and the community check out the new Swanley Meeting Point
Published: Wednesday, 15th March 2023
Today (15 March 2023), local businesses, residents and Councillors were among the guests to preview the ‘Meeting Point’, a brand new work hub in Swanley that will support jobs and the local economy.
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Sevenoaks District Council pledge to help Small Businesses
Published: Friday, 25th November 2022
Sevenoaks District Council has become the first local authority in Kent to sign the Federation of Small Businesses Local Leadership Pledge, strengthening support for the District’s small businesses.
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Sevenoaks So Much More – Kent district launches its new place brand campaign
Published: Monday, 27th June 2022
Think you know the Sevenoaks District? There’s so much more to see and do than you might think.
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New funding available for businesses
Published: Friday, 16th April 2021
The government has released new funding support for non-essential retail, hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym businesses.
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Bank Street boost for town
Published: Wednesday, 14th April 2021
Sevenoaks District Council is helping to transform Bank Street in Sevenoaks into an area for al fresco dining and drinking to help with the reopening of the hospitality sector after lockdown.
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It’s time to shop, eat, drink and breathe local in the district’s town centres
Published: Monday, 12th April 2021
Shop, eat, drink and breathe local – this is the message being shared across the Sevenoaks District as town centres start to reopen.
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Businesses benefit from £33 million in grants
Published: Monday, 1st March 2021
Nearly a year after the pandemic hit the UK, Sevenoaks District Council has distributed over £33 million in grants to in excess of 5,000 local businesses in the District.
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Back of the net for young people in West Kent
Published: Monday, 14th December 2020
The West Kent Partnership, through a Kickstart gateway hosted at Sevenoaks District Council,
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More support for businesses impacted by the latest lockdown
Published: Friday, 20th November 2020
Businesses that have had to close or experienced significant financial loss because of the second lockdown can apply for financial support.
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More businesses benefit from Coronavirus support funding
Published: Thursday, 2nd July 2020
A further 150 businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic are sharing £1.2 million distributed by Sevenoaks District Council.
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Council welcomes Chancellor’s support for residents and businesses
Published: Thursday, 19th March 2020
Sevenoaks District Council has welcomed the Government announcement on Tuesday (17 March 2020) to offer more support to businesses and people affected by the Coronavirus outbreak.