Recycling rates reach record high across the District
Published: Thursday, 28th May 2026 in Rubbish and recycling news
Sevenoaks District Council’s rollout of new recycling measures, including the introduction of new weekly food waste collections & reusable recycling bags, has helped residents recycle more & cut waste
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New Chairman is raring to go!
Published: Friday, 15th May 2026 in Your council news
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 in Your council news
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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Get ready to Run, Walk or Push Against Dementia!
Published: Wednesday, 1st April 2026 in Your environment and community news
‘Run, Walk or Push Against Dementia’ returns to the stunning surroundings of Knole Park on Sunday 14 June 2026, giving residents the chance to take part and raise money for a great local cause.
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More support for volunteers and community groups
Published: Monday, 23rd March 2026 in Your environment and community news
Sevenoaks District Council will again be supporting local charity, voluntary and community groups by allocating £101,820 in grants to help with their valuable work.
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Council gears up for new weekly food waste collections
Published: Thursday, 19th March 2026 in Rubbish and recycling news
Sevenoaks District Council will begin delivering food waste caddies to around 50,000 households from Monday 30 March 2026, ahead of the launch of its new weekly food waste collection service.
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Council awarded £1.6m from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to restore historic lakes
Published: Tuesday, 17th March 2026 in Bradbourne Lakes news
Sevenoaks District Council has secured a grant in excess of £1.6m from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver major improvements to the much-loved Bradbourne Lakes in Sevenoaks.
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Flag raised to celebrate the Commonwealth
Published: Monday, 9th March 2026 in Your council news
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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Get ready to Run, Walk or Push against Dementia
Published: Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 in Your community news
‘Run, walk or push against dementia’ is returning to Knole Park, Sevenoaks in 2026!
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Latest budget invests more in local services and the future of the District
Published: Wednesday, 25th February 2026 in Council budgets and spending news
Sevenoaks District Council has agreed to invest more in local services when it set its budget for the coming year at last night’s Council Meeting (24 February 2026).
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Big step forward for Bradbourne Lakes
Published: Monday, 23rd February 2026 in Bradbourne Lakes news
Planning permission has been approved for the restoration of Bradbourne Lakes, marking a major milestone in the long term project to revitalise one of Sevenoaks’ most well-loved parks.
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Views needed on anti-social behaviour across the District
Published: Friday, 13th February 2026 in Community safety news
Sevenoaks District Council is proposing to introduce Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) at Riverside, Eynsford and Westminster Fields, Horton Kirby
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National Apprenticeship Week!
Published: Tuesday, 10th February 2026 in Your council news
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 in Your council news
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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Nominate your unsung heroes in the Voluntary and Community Awards
Published: Monday, 2nd February 2026 in Your environment and community news
Sevenoaks District Council is looking for local superheroes for its Voluntary and Community Awards.
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Free cooking classes
Published: Wednesday, 28th January 2026 in Your community news
Residents can learn how to cook healthy food on a budget with a free, face-to-face cooking course, starting Tuesday 24 February 2026.
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Name the food waste truck school competition
Published: Wednesday, 21st January 2026 in Rubbish and recycling news
Local schoolchildren are being asked to name a fleet of new trucks that will collect residents’ food waste when a new service begins in spring.
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Council thanks communities for supporting Local Plan consultation
Published: Tuesday, 6th January 2026 in Emerging Local Plan news
Thousands of residents took part in Sevenoaks District Council’s latest Local Plan (Regulation 18) consultation.
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Council pays tribute to Gary Williamson
Published: Tuesday, 6th January 2026 in Your council news
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 in Your council news
“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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StartUp Business Programme supports aspiring entrepreneurs in the Sevenoaks District
Published: Friday, 12th December 2025 in Business news
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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Sevenoaks proposes new council structure for Kent
Published: Friday, 21st November 2025 in Your council news
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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Council agrees next step for Darent Valley nature restoration
Published: Wednesday, 19th November 2025 in Countryside and open spaces news
Sevenoaks District Council has agreed to join forces with local landowners to set up a company to fund nature improvements across the Darent Valley.
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Meet the Council’s new Leader
Published: Tuesday, 18th November 2025 in Councillors and decisions news
Cllr Kevin Maskell became Sevenoaks District Council’s new Leader on Tuesday 18 November 2025.
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Council pays tribute to Darren Kitchener
Published: Tuesday, 18th November 2025 in Councillors and decisions news
Sevenoaks District Council is deeply saddened by the passing of Sevenoaks Independent Councillor, Darren Kitchener.
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Free Christmas Parties for older people!
Published: Tuesday, 4th November 2025 in Your community news
Older residents are invited to Sevenoaks District Council’s ‘Silver Bells’ Christmas parties to kick off the festive season.
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Public to have their say on the new Local Plan
Published: Thursday, 16th October 2025 in Emerging Local Plan news
Residents can soon comment on the new Local Plan when Sevenoaks District Council’s begins its public consultation from 23 October 2025.
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Recipe for great value, healthy meals!
Published: Wednesday, 15th October 2025 in Health news
Residents can learn how to cook healthy food on a budget with a free, online cooking course starting Friday 7 November 2025.
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Residents roll up for the Sevenoaks walking, wheeling and cycling route opening
Published: Tuesday, 14th October 2025 in Parking and transport news
More than 100 riders and walkers attended the opening of the Sevenoaks East to West walking, wheeling and cycling route on Saturday 11 October 2025.
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Opportunity for the community come together
Published: Monday, 13th October 2025 in Your council news
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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