Councillors agree £20 million leisure centre for Swanley
Published: Tuesday, 21st April 2020
Councillors agreed to build a new, modern leisure centre for Swanley and the north of the District at the Council meeting on Tuesday (21 April 2020).
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Council mounts Local Plan legal challenge
Published: Friday, 17th April 2020
Sevenoaks District Council has begun Judicial Review proceedings after the Government Planning Inspector refused to endorse its new Local Plan.
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Special delivery from the traffic wardens
Published: Thursday, 9th April 2020
Sevenoaks District Council’s traffic wardens have taken on a new role in response to the Coronavirus crisis, delivering essential food boxes to vulnerable residents.
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Council issues multimillion-pound lifeline to virus hit businesses
Published: Tuesday, 7th April 2020
Sevenoaks District Council is distributing more than £20 million in the next two weeks to support businesses affected by Coronavirus.
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Joint statement – Sevenoaks District Voluntary and Community Sector Forum and Sevenoaks District Council
Published: Thursday, 26th March 2020
In response to the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak, we are making this joint statement to inform people what your local charities and community and volunteer groups are doing, and how you can help.
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Statement from the Leader of Sevenoaks District Council
Published: Tuesday, 24th March 2020
Cllr Peter Fleming, Leader of Sevenoaks District Council, on the Coronavirus outbreak and its impact on the District.
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It’s business as usual for services and support, but the Council closes its offices to the public
Published: Tuesday, 24th March 2020
Sevenoaks District Council will close its offices to the public from tomorrow, Wednesday 25 March, after the Government insisted people should stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives.
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Volunteering scheme launched to help residents during the Coronavirus outbreak
Published: Monday, 23rd March 2020
Sevenoaks District Council is supporting a community scheme to allow residents to help or request assistance during the Coronavirus outbreak.
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Plans approved for new Swanley leisure centre
Published: Friday, 14th February 2020
Planning permission for a modern leisure centre for Swanley was approved on Thursday 13 February 2020.
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Next steps agreed for Bradbourne Lakes improvements
Published: Tuesday, 21st January 2020
After securing £252,000 from home builders, Sevenoaks District Council is now working to attract a further £1 million to revitalise Bradbourne Lakes in Sevenoaks.
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Council vows not to withdraw Local Plan
Published: Wednesday, 8th January 2020
In the latest response to the Planning Inspector, Sevenoaks District Council has vowed not to withdraw its draft Local Plan, despite continued pressure to do so.
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Former Chairman and Leader, Alison Cook, dies following short illness
Published: Friday, 20th December 2019
A former Sevenoaks District Council Chairman and Leader, Alison Cook, died on Thursday 2 January 2020.
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New leisure centre for Swanley
Published: Thursday, 31st October 2019
Residents can have their say on a planning application for a brand new leisure centre in Swanley until 22 November 2019.
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Council concerned after Local Plan hearings are cancelled
Published: Monday, 21st October 2019
Sevenoaks District Council has expressed serious concerns after the Planning Inspectorate unexpectedly cancelled the next round of Local Plan hearings
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Local Plan set for examination
Published: Monday, 12th August 2019
Sevenoaks District Council's new Local Plan will be tested at a series of public examination hearings beginning next month.
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Planning Inspector approves Swanley Centre redevelopment
Published: Wednesday, 17th July 2019
The Government’s Planning Inspectorate has granted planning permission for the partial redevelopment of Swanley Centre on appeal after the original application was refused.
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Court backs driver’s taxi licence ban
Published: Wednesday, 26th June 2019
A driver whose application for a taxi licence was refused by Sevenoaks District Council has had his appeal rejected by Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court.
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Council raises the flag for Armed Forces Day
Published: Tuesday, 11th June 2019
Armed Forces Day celebrations will begin in Sevenoaks with a traditional flag raising ceremony on Monday 24 June 2019.
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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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Businesses find welcome relief in their latest rates bills
Published: Monday, 18th March 2019
Hundreds of independent retailers will benefit from a reduction in their Business Rates from April.
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Sevenoaks District Council supports National Apprentice Week
Published: Monday, 4th March 2019
This week, 4 to 8 March 2019, sees the UK celebrating National Apprentice Week and Sevenoaks District Council are right behind it.
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Budget continues to protect services and invest in local communities
Published: Wednesday, 27th February 2019
Sevenoaks District Council has set a budget for the coming year that will continue to protect its services and invest in local communities, despite no longer receiving any direct funding from the Government.
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Sevenoaks’ visitor numbers rise by 8.5% in 2017
Published: Friday, 11th January 2019
Visits to Sevenoaks increased by 8.5% with the district welcoming 4.3 million visitors in 2017, according to research released this week.
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Sevenoaks scoops top international award
Published: Tuesday, 4th December 2018
Sevenoaks District Council beat off competition from across the globe to take the ‘Excellence in Leadership and Management’ prize at this year’s Investors in People Awards.
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Local Plan balances protection of the Green Belt with sites for community infrastructure and homes
Published: Monday, 19th November 2018
Sevenoaks District Councillors will soon consider a new Local Plan that will protect almost all of the District’s Green Belt, with just four greenfield sites proposed for much needed community infrastructure and new homes.
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Council halts Timberden Farm building conversions
Published: Friday, 9th November 2018
Sevenoaks District Council has decided to no longer pursue plans to convert redundant farm buildings at Timberden Farm, Shoreham.
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Parking charges set to be frozen again
Published: Tuesday, 2nd October 2018
Sevenoaks District Council is again proposing to freeze all its parking charges in its town centre car parks for the fourth-year running
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Handing over the royalties of Otford Palace
Published: Tuesday, 18th September 2018
Sevenoaks District Council will be bidding a royal farewell to the Archbishop’s Palace in Otford as it hands over the reins to newly crowned leaseholders, the Archbishop’s Palace Conservation Trust.
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Sevenoaks gets in the picture with new arts centre
Published: Wednesday, 22nd August 2018
A new affordable centre for artists will open in Sevenoaks in September after the District Council invited Second Floor Studios and Arts to open in the town
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Landlords urged to be aware of legislation change
Published: Monday, 13th August 2018
Landlords with properties in the District are being urged to prepare for changes to the rules governing Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) with more properties now requiring a licence to operate.
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Save a few pennies this summer as free family fun days return
Published: Thursday, 12th July 2018
Parents and guardians across the District can leave their wallets and purses at home and get the children out of the house as the completely free summer family fun days once again make a return.
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Charity run raises record amount for local dementia services
Published: Thursday, 12th July 2018
After almost 500 people took on Knole Park in May for Run, Walk or Push against Dementia, Sevenoaks District Council can reveal almost £7,000 was raised, trumping the previous year by over £2,500.
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Leigh hosts Rural Housing Week celebrations
Published: Wednesday, 27th June 2018
Sevenoaks District Council is backing this year’s Rural Housing Week with a free event on Leigh Village Green on Friday 6 July from 10am to 12noon.
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Sevenoaks scoops two top awards for pushing the boundaries of innovation
Published: Tuesday, 20th March 2018
Sevenoaks District Council collected two prestigious public sector awards on Wednesday 6 March winning the iESE Gold Award for Transformation in Health and Social Care and Civic Office of the Year.
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Sevenoaks District Council enhances breastfeeding support across the district
Published: Tuesday, 20th March 2018
Sevenoaks District Council has awarded over £18,000 to new mums who need extra support with breastfeeding from the council's Better Care Fund.
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Planning fee increase from 17 January
Published: Monday, 8th January 2018
The Government has increased the fees councils charge for planning applications by 20% and has introduced new fees for certain types of application.
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Hospital Discharge Scheme wins awards
Published: Tuesday, 26th September 2017
An initiative which is helping reduce delays faced by patients who are ready to leave hospital has won an industry award and been commended in another.
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Have your say on the future of Sevenoaks District through the Local Plan
Published: Thursday, 3rd August 2017
Residents in the Sevenoaks District are being urged to have their say on a new Local Plan, helping guide what can be built and what should be protected in the District up until 2035.