Call for volunteers paused after astonishing response
Published: Monday, 6th April 2020
‘Care for our Community – Sevenoaks District’ has paused its call for volunteers following an astonishing response from residents.
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Use your common sense plea as the sun comes out
Published: Friday, 3rd April 2020
Sevenoaks District residents are being reminded to avoid unnecessary travel and popular open spaces this weekend as efforts continue to curb the spread of Covid-19.
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The Big Community Sing Update
Published: Wednesday, 25th March 2020
Due to the current advice of Public Health England and the NHS, Sevenoaks District Council has made the difficult decision to postpone The Big Community Sing 2020.
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Update on Run, walk or push against dementia
Published: Monday, 23rd March 2020
Due to the current advice of Public Health England and the NHS, Sevenoaks District Council and the Sevenoaks Area Dementia Friendly Community (SADFC) have made the difficult decision to cancel Run, walk or push against dementia 2020.
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Pupils ‘like’ safer internet event
Published: Tuesday, 11th February 2020
Fifteen schools from across the District took part in Sevenoaks District Council’s Safer Internet Day event on 11 February 2020.
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Westerham parking improvements get the green light
Published: Friday, 7th February 2020
Sevenoaks District Council has secured £49,975 to increase parking in Westerham town centre.
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Sevenoaks District Council celebrates apprentices!
Published: Monday, 3rd February 2020
This week, 3 to 7 February, is National Apprenticeship Week and Sevenoaks District Council is embracing a new wave of apprentices.
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Hit the right note at the Big Community Sing 2020
Published: Friday, 10th January 2020
Choirs, quartets, schools and signing groups of every description are invited to showcase their musical talents for the ‘Big Community Sing’ later in the year.
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Swanley land owners prosecuted
Published: Tuesday, 10th December 2019
The owners of a notorious illegal hostel in Swanley, The Convent of Mercy, have been brought to justice for failing to comply with two Planning Enforcement Notices.
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Free training that could save a life
Published: Tuesday, 15th October 2019
Sevenoaks District Council and Sevenoaks Community First Responders are providing free first aid and defibrillation training that could help save lives!
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Sevenoaks District Council to highlight Silver Sunday events for older people
Published: Tuesday, 10th September 2019
Sevenoaks District Council is promoting nine days of free events for older people to celebrate Silver Sunday on 6 October 2019.
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Free outdoor fun for the whole family
Published: Wednesday, 4th September 2019
On Sunday 15 September, the Kent Wildlife Trust, Sevenoaks District Council and Sevenoaks Town Council are inviting residents to the free Sevenoaks Greensand Commons Festival.
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Family fun days big hit with residents
Published: Thursday, 1st August 2019
Sevenoaks District Council’s free family fun days have been hugely popular with residents across the District.
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Basketball camp huge hit with Dunton Green youths
Published: Tuesday, 30th July 2019
On 29 April this year a new basketball camp bounced into Dunton Green and it’s netted the affections of 11-14 year olds in the area.
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Public space open to the community again
Published: Monday, 29th July 2019
The previous Environmental Park near to Sevenoaks town centre has been undergoing improvements and is now open to the public again.
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Local dementia group secures charitable status
Published: Friday, 12th July 2019
The Sevenoaks Area Dementia Friendly Community is set to have greater impact after securing charitable status.
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Helping Hand into Work
Published: Thursday, 13th June 2019
Sevenoaks District Council are holding a free Helping Hand into Work event on Friday 28 June to help residents who are out of work and searching for a job.
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Free, Family Fun in Dunton Green
Published: Tuesday, 11th June 2019
Dunton Green residents are invited to spend a Saturday afternoon at a free event with live music and family activities in the heart of their local community.
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Sevenoaks Town Car Park is now open
Published: Tuesday, 9th April 2019
The new Sevenoaks Town (formerly Buckhurst 2) Car Park opened on 8 April 2019, bringing 480 much needed, long-stay parking spaces to the town.
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‘Eggcellent’ Easter fun for all the family
Published: Friday, 5th April 2019
Sevenoaks District has lots of free and fun days out for the whole family over the Easter holidays.
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The race is on! Run, walk or push against dementia 2019 is fast approaching
Published: Tuesday, 2nd April 2019
It’s not long until Run, walk or push against dementia returns for 2019 and spaces are filling up quickly.
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Just what the doctor ordered - Sevenoaks District Council supports Social Prescribing Day 2019
Published: Wednesday, 13th March 2019
Sevenoaks District Council is backing this year’s Social Prescribing day on 14 March, which celebrates local services that improve residents’ health and wellbeing.
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Community grants continuing to support local groups
Published: Friday, 8th March 2019
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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A new age for White Oak Leisure Centre
Published: Tuesday, 19th February 2019
Sevenoaks District Council is proposing to build a brand new leisure centre in Swanley.
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Sevenoaks District Council celebrates the community.
Published: Thursday, 14th February 2019
Celebrity guests Len Goodman and Peter Sissons were among the VIPs presenting trophies at the Making It Happen, Community and Voluntary Awards 2019.
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Keeping young people safe online
Published: Monday, 4th February 2019
As part of Internet Safety Day on Tuesday 5 February, the Sevenoaks District Community Safety Partnership is visiting local schools to offer advice on staying safe online.
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Last chance to have your say on the new Community Plan
Published: Monday, 21st January 2019
Sevenoaks District Council invites your opinions on the new Community Plan.