https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news Sevenoaks District Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:10:20 +0000 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:10:20 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/600/ministers_decide_future_shape_of_kent_and_medways_councils The Government announced on 16 July 2026 it is replacing Sevenoaks District Council and Kent County, Medway and the 11 district, borough and city councils, with four unitary councils from April 2028. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:58:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/599/another_chance_to_comment_on_the_new_local_plan The public can comment on the updated Local Plan, with development sites to meet the Government’s housing target, when the ‘Regulation 19 Publication’ opens from 23 July to 17 September 2026. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:32:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/598/bradbourne_lakes_summer_festival_success Last Saturday (11 July 2026), hundreds of visitors attended the free Bradbourne Re-Bourne Summer Festival. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:12:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/597/family_fun_days_are_back Sevenoaks District Council’s popular Family Fun Days return with four weeks of free fun and games over school summer break. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:03:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/596/wheelie_big_news_about_waste_collections The Council is set to begin wheelie bin deliveries to residents' homes as part of its ‘BIG Recycling Upgrade’ project to improve recycling rates and make waste collections simpler and more convenient. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:26:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/595/spades_in_the_ground_for_white_oak_housing_scheme Sevenoaks District Council has officially broken ground on a new housing project in Swanley, which is helping to pay back the costs of building Swanley’s new leisure centre. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/594/bradbourne_lakes_free_summer_festival Residents are invited to a free festival at Bradbourne Lakes in Sevenoaks, on Saturday 11 July 2026 from 12.30pm to 4.30pm. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/593/biggest_investment_on_the_spitals_cross_estate_in_a_generation_nears_completion Work to provide much-needed affordable homes, a shop and community centre and off-road parking are set to be completed during the autumn. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/592/council_considers_updated_local_plan_to_meet_government_housing_target Sevenoaks District Councillors will soon consider an revised version of the Local Plan with changes to some proposed development sites following Government updates to national planning policy. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:51:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/591/council_raises_the_flag_in_support_of_armed_forces_day Today (Monday 22 June 2026), representatives from the Sevenoaks Sea Cadets and the Kent Army Cadets joined Cllr Penny Cole, the Council's Vice-Chairman, to mark this year’s Armed Forces Day. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/590/local_heroes_recognised Volunteers and community heroes have once again been honoured at Sevenoaks District Council’s ‘Making it Happen’ Community and Voluntary awards. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/589/council_to_deliver_2_million_investment_in_edenbridge_leisure_centre Sevenoaks District Council has agreed to one of the biggest investments in Edenbridge Leisure Centre since it opened, securing its future and enhancing facilities for years to come. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:16:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/588/new_milestone_for_new_sevenoaks_leisure_centre_and_town_centre_regeneration The Council’s Cabinet has agreed to appoint Wates as its preferred contractor to take forward ambitious plans to regenerate the Land East of Sevenoaks High Street including a new leisure centre. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/586/council_considers_options_to_keep_the_stag_in_local_ownership_and_control Councillors are set to consider options for the Stag, which would ensure the much-loved arts centre could remain in local control well into the future. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:35:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/585/recycling_rates_reach_record_high_across_the_district 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 Thu, 28 May 2026 10:09:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/584/new_chairman_is_raring_to_go Cllr Margot McArthur, a self-confessed ‘petrolhead’ is gearing up for a full throttle year as Sevenoaks District Council’s new Chairman. Fri, 15 May 2026 10:42:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/583/council_approves_community_asset_transfers Sevenoaks District Council has agreed a second-round of community asset transfers, passing on valued local facilities to town and parish councils. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:53:00 +0100 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