https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news Sevenoaks District Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:34:58 +0000 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:34:58 +0000 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/613/councillors_propose_parking_charge_freeze Sevenoaks District Council is proposing to freeze current parking charges from April 2027 to help businesses and residents with the rising cost of living. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:26:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/612/countdown_begins_to_new_wheelie_bin_collections_including_glass_recycling Sevenoaks District Council will introduce wheelie bins and alternate weekly waste and recycling collections from Monday 12 October 2026, Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:21:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/611/public_space_protection_order_at_the_vine_to_be_extended A successful Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) that has reduced anti-social behaviour at The Vine in Sevenoaks is set to be extended for a further three years. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:21:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/610/silver_sevenoaks_district Between October and December, Sevenoaks District Council is celebrating older people with ‘Silver Sevenoaks District’ which includes lots of free and low-cost events for the over 55s. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:47:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/609/bradbourne_lakes_restoration_moves_to_next_stage The restoration of Bradbourne Lakes will reach a major milestone in the coming weeks as work begins on the biggest transformation of the historic park in nearly 300 years. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:08:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/608/playground_re-opened_in_swanley On Thursday 10 September 2026, Sevenoaks District Council reopened the newly renovated play area in Cherry Avenue in Swanley. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:04:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/607/wheelie_bin_roadshows_come_to_town Sevenoaks District Council is hosting three information roadshows this month to help residents prepare for their new wheelie bin waste collection service, which begins in the autumn. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:06:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/606/chairman_raises_the_flag_in_honour_of_emergency_services_day Today, Wednesday 9 September 2026, at 9am, Sevenoaks District Council Chairman, Cllr Margot McArthur, raised a flag for Emergency Services Day (also known as 999 Day). Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:17:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/605/fly-tipper_prosecuted A fly tipper who dumped commercial and potentially dangerous waste has been handed a suspended prison sentence along with 150 hours of unpaid work, Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:13:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/604/community_and_voluntary_groups_urged_to_apply_for_funding Sevenoaks District Council’s Community Grants Scheme is now open for applications. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:32:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/603/council_reaffirms_position_on_future_of_the_stag_community_arts_centre Sevenoaks District Council has noted Sevenoaks Town Council's latest position on the future ownership of The Stag. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:57:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/602/the_facts_green_recycling_bags_to_save_taxpayers_225000 The Council's reusable green recycling bags are set to save taxpayers £225,000 while delivering significant environmental benefits and helping to increase recycling rates across the District. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:07:00 +0100 https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/news/article/601/fun_for_all_the_family Sevenoaks District Council’s free Family Fun Days are in full swing and are proving to be popular as ever! Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0100 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/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