https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news Sevenoaks District Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:28:22 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:28:22 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/582/get_ready_to_run_walk_or_push_against_dementia ‘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. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/581/more_support_for_volunteers_and_community_groups 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. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:34:00 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/580/council_gears_up_for_new_weekly_food_waste_collections 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. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:13:00 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/579/council_awarded_16m_from_the_national_lottery_heritage_fund_to_restore_historic_lakes 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. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:06:00 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/578/flag_raised_to_celebrate_the_commonwealth The Deputy Lieutenant, Lord Alastair Colgrain, joined Sevenoaks District Council’s Vice-Chairman, Cllr Margot McArthur, to celebrate Commonwealth Day (Monday 9 March 2026). Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:05:00 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/576/get_ready_to_run_walk_or_push_against_dementia ‘Run, walk or push against dementia’ is returning to Knole Park, Sevenoaks in 2026! Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:34:00 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/575/latest_budget_invests_more_in_local_services_and_the_future_of_the_district 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). Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:42:00 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/574/big_step_forward_for_bradbourne_lakes 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. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/573/views_needed_on_anti-social_behaviour_across_the_district Sevenoaks District Council is proposing to introduce Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) at Riverside, Eynsford and Westminster Fields, Horton Kirby Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:07:00 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/572/national_apprenticeship_week Sevenoaks District Council is once again celebrating National Apprenticeship Week between 9 to 15 February 2026. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:04:00 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/571/have_your_say_on_the_way_councils_in_kent_and_medway_are_organised 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. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:57:00 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/570/nominate_your_unsung_heroes_in_the_voluntary_and_community_awards Sevenoaks District Council is looking for local superheroes for its Voluntary and Community Awards. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:07:00 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/569/free_cooking_classes Residents can learn how to cook healthy food on a budget with a free, face-to-face cooking course, starting Tuesday 24 February 2026. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:55:00 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/568/name_the_food_waste_truck_school_competition 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. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:53:00 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/567/council_thanks_communities_for_supporting_local_plan_consultation Thousands of residents took part in Sevenoaks District Council’s latest Local Plan (Regulation 18) consultation. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:33:00 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/566/council_pays_tribute_to_gary_williamson Sevenoaks District Council is deeply saddened by the death of Gary Williamson, who passed away on 28 December 2025. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:41:00 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/565/chairmans_christmas_message “As Chairman of Sevenoaks District, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all our residents, community groups, businesses, and volunteers this Christmas. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:37:00 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/564/startup_business_programme_supports_aspiring_entrepreneurs_in_the_sevenoaks_district Aspiring entrepreneurs in the Sevenoaks District can now access expert training and funding support to turn their business ideas into reality. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:34:00 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/563/sevenoaks_proposes_new_council_structure_for_kent Sevenoaks District Council has put forward its preferred council structure for Kent as part of the Government’s plans for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/562/council_agrees_next_step_for_darent_valley_nature_restoration Sevenoaks District Council has agreed to join forces with local landowners to set up a company to fund nature improvements across the Darent Valley. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:25:00 +0000