Home Office funding for cold case team
Funding has been received to help Kent Police's Cold Case Investigation Team re-examine three unsolved murders.
2010-04-06 00:00:00
Why weight to lose weight in Edenbridge
Following the success of the free Why Weight Plan, Sevenoaks District Council, in partnership with NHS West Kent are pleased to announce that another course will be running in Edenbridge this month.
2010-04-01 00:00:00
Sevenoaks scoops top management award
Sevenoaks District Council has picked up the top management award at this year's prestigious Local Government Chronicle presentations.
2010-03-26 00:00:00
Green light for Police move to Council reception
Councillors have given their approval for a new initiative which will see the Council and Kent Police working even closer together in the future.
2010-03-24 00:00:00
Sevenoaks named as top council in Times awards
Sevenoaks District Council has been named as the best local authority employer in the UK, and the fifth best in the public sector, in this year's prestigious Times 'Best Places to Work' awards.
2010-03-24 00:00:00
Don't lose your right to say who should run the country!
With the general election imminent, residents are being reminded that only those people whose names are on the electoral register will have a say over who should run the country in the coming years.
2010-03-24 00:00:00
Make a deposit at our new cardboard banks
Residents will soon see the ageing cardboard banks at Sevenoaks District Council's recycling sites replaced, making it even easier for households to dispose of large cardboard boxes that may be too big for their recycling sacks.
2010-03-24 00:00:00
Fire in Broadstairs Road, Tovil
A fire at a residential garage (within a block of garages) in Beaconsfield Road, Tovil, was reported to Kent Fire and Rescue Services late on Tuesday 23 March.
2010-03-24 00:00:00
Trauma teddies given to children involved in collisions
Kent Police's specialist roads policing unit has adopted a simple, but very effective, measure to reduce the stress children suffer when they are involved in a serious road traffic collision.
2010-03-23 00:00:00
Continued funding for voluntary and community groups
Thirty-three community and voluntary groups are set to benefit from more than £200,000 in funding to help with their important work across the District over the next 12 months.
2010-03-19 00:00:00
Easter holiday fun with the Youth Zone
It’s almost time for the Easter holidays, which means the ‘In the Zone’ Team will be out and about with six days of free fun activities.
2010-03-18 00:00:00
Easter holiday refuse collection times
Following the Easter bank holidays, there will be some changes to refuse and recycling and garden waste collection times.
2010-03-18 00:00:00
Prison for Sheppey man guilty of indecent images of children
51 year old Alan Hannaby from Sheerness was sentenced on 17 March 2010 to three and half years imprisonment for 20 offences including the distribution of indecent images of children.
2010-03-17 00:00:00
Great results for ANPR day of action
Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) teams from Kent Police have been taking part in a national day of action to catch criminals who are using the county’s road network.
2010-03-17 00:00:00
Tonbridge robbery investigation team commended
The investigation team responsible for bringing six men before the courts to be prosecuted for their part in Britain's biggest cash robbery, have been commended by Kent Police's Chief Constable Michael Fuller.
2010-03-12 00:00:00
Man charged with sex offences
A 29-year-old man appeared before Medway magistrates court on 11 March charged with arranging the commission of a child sex offence and nine offences of distributing child abuse images.
2010-03-12 00:00:00
Kent considered one of top performing forces
Kent Police has been identified as one of the country’s top performing forces by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) Police Report Card.
2010-03-11 00:00:00
Calling all residents of Ash and New Ash Green
Residents from Ash, New Ash Green and the surrounding area are being asked for their views on a proposed name change for their local District Council ward.
2010-03-10 00:00:00
Young Volunteer of the Year to be unveiled
The commitment and achievement of young volunteers from across the District will be recognised at an awards ceremony later this month.
2010-03-10 00:00:00
Time is running out to help shape the district
Local people are being reminded that they have just over a fortnight to have their say on how Sevenoaks District can be developed and protected over the next 16 years.
2010-03-10 00:00:00
Incident in Tunbridge Wells
Emergency services remain in Crescent Road in Tunbridge Wells while police deal with an incident.
2010-03-09 14:00:00
Get moving in Sevenoaks for free
Residents who want to shape up and improve their fitness can join a free weekly health walk, which take participants through the picturesque grounds of Knole Park.
2010-03-09 00:00:00
Help keep our standards high
Sevenoaks District residents who are keen to ensure that the highest standards of conduct are met by Councillors in local government are being invited to join the Council's Standards Committee as an independent member.
2010-03-09 00:00:00
Keeping to the Code
Residents with concerns about the conduct of local District, Town or Parish Councillors can contact Sevenoaks District Council to have the matter looked in to.
2010-03-09 00:00:00
Playground improvements on the way in Edenbridge
Young people who use a popular play area in Edenbridge will benefit from £40,000 worth of improvements to the Pen Playground in the Spitals Cross Estate.
2010-03-09 00:00:00
New constituency boundaries in the north of the District
New parliamentary constituency boundaries throughout the UK come into effect at the General Election, affecting some communities in the north of Sevenoaks District.
2010-03-09 00:00:00
Swanley over fifty gets a voice
Swanley residents aged 50 and older are being urged to get involved in setting up and running a new forum to give themselves a greater voice and influence over local decisions that affect them.
2010-03-08 00:00:00
Kent Police celebrates International Women's Day - 8 March
Kent Police values and recognises the work of its female officers and staff and celebrates International Women’s Day annually to reflect on the achievements of its female staff, both past and present.
2010-03-07 00:00:00
Incident in Vigo
Kent Police can confirm there was an explosion in a car in Vigo, near Meopham that was being driven by a woman. She has been taken to hospital. Her injuries are serious but not life-threatening.
2010-03-05 17:30:00
Sundridge and Ide Hill residents can have their say
Sundridge and Ide Hill residents have an opportunity to hear how the police, Sevenoaks District Council and the community are acting on local concerns and to highlight any new issues by attending a PACT workshop.
2010-03-04 00:00:00
Raids carried out to target burglars
Kent Police carried out raids across the county on Thursday 4 March as part of its continuing operation against burglars.
2010-03-04 00:00:00
Jump in at Swanley this month
Young people will be able to once again 'jump-in' to a Swanley pool party when the popular event comes back to the town this month.
2010-03-03 00:00:00
Westerham Benefit Cheat found guilty
A Westerham benefit cheat has been found guilty by Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court after he illegally claimed more than £3,000 in benefits.
2010-03-02 00:00:00
Swap for Fairtrade in Sevenoaks
As Fairtrade Fortnight moves into its second week residents are reminded of the activities on offer which help raise awareness of Fairtrade.
2010-02-25 00:00:00
Council tax increase the lowest for 15 years
Last night (Tuesday 23 february 2009) Sevenoaks District Council set its budget for the coming year, which sees its share of the Council Tax increase by 2.9%, the lowest increase for 15 years.
2010-02-24 00:00:00
Breakfast networking for businesses
Local businesses have an opportunity to attend free Business Breakfast Events which gives businesses the chance to network with each other and find out about the range of business support available.
2010-02-24 00:00:00
Swanley makes a PACT
The most recent Swanley PACT Panel took place last Thursday 11 February at the Swanley Town Centre Offices where local priorities for action were identified.
2010-02-19 00:00:00
Horton Kirby and South Darenth residents invited to have their say
Horton Kirby and South Darenth residents have an opportunity to hear how the police, council and the community are acting on local concerns and to highlight any new issues by attending a PACT workshop.
2010-02-19 00:00:00
Crockenhill residents invited to have their say
Crockenhill residents have an opportunity to have their say on local concerns and to highlight any new issues and priorities by attending a PACT workshop.
2010-02-19 00:00:00
Why weight to lose weight for free
Following the success of the free Why Weight Plan, Sevenoaks District Council, in partnership with NHS West Kent are pleased to announce that another course will be running in Sevenoaks town in March.
2010-02-19 00:00:00
Sevenoaks comes top in council employer poll
Sevenoaks District Council has been named as the best local authority employer in the UK, as part of the Times 'Best Companies to Work For' survey.
2010-02-18 00:00:00
Serious collision on A2 - appeal for information
Motorists are advised to avoid the coast-bound carriageway of the A2 following a road traffic collision involving two lorries between Bridge and Barham (just past the Bridge turn off).
2010-02-17 15:10:00
Residents can have say on future District plans
Local residents have the opportunity to comment on two important documents that set out how Sevenoaks District can continue to be protected, whilst providing new homes, over the next 16 years.
2010-02-12 00:00:00
Housing on the agenda
Housing providers, health organisations, voluntary groups and other interested parties recently came together to discuss important housing matters affecting the Sevenoaks District.
2010-02-12 00:00:00
Man jailed over child abuse images
A 49-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 months' imprisonment for making and possessing indecent images of children.
2010-02-12 00:00:00
Police council tax increase agreed
Ann Barnes, Chair of the Kent Police Authority, today announced a police council tax increase of 2.99 per cent. For the average band D house this is a small increase of 8p a week - £4 a year – bringing the total police payment to £138 per
2010-02-10 00:00:00
Crime prevention rewarded
Eight champions of crime prevention in the Sevenoaks District have had their hard work recognised at a prestigious annual awards ceremony.
2010-02-09 00:00:00
