£1 billion world-class scientific research centre forWye
An agreement designed to secure a world-class future for Wye has been signed by Kent County Council leader Paul Carter along with the leader of Ashford Borough Council Paul Clokie and the Rector of Imperial College London Sir Richard Sykes.
2005-12-08 00:00:00
Swindon's Social Services success
The Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) has today announced the award of a one star rating to Swindon Borough Council's social services for improvements made within the last twelve months to its Adults' and Children's Social Care Services.
2005-12-08 00:00:00
Council puts the record straight on recycling
Following the airing of BBC One's "Real story" last Monday (5 December 2005), Sevenoaks District Council has received a number of calls and e-mails from residents concerned that the material they put out for recycling is being shipped overseas for landfil
2005-12-07 00:00:00
Kent Police supports black history month
Assistant Chief Constable Allyn Thomas presented prizes to the winners of a schools poster competition on Tuesday 22 November.
2005-12-07 00:00:00
Taking steps towards a healthy lifestyle
Sevenoaks District residents who enjoy walking have the chance to take part in a free course early next year to help them inform others on the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
2005-12-01 00:00:00
The E Z way to get fit in Swanley
Swanley youngsters can get 2006 off to a healthy start when an exciting new RnB and hip-hop dance project is launched in the town later this month.
2005-12-01 00:00:00
Environment project proves fruitful for Council
Sevenoaks District Council’s work to improve the environment came to fruition earlier this month when two Council representatives went to the House of Commons to collect a top award.
2005-11-28 00:00:00
SNAP to it in Sevenoaks
Young clubbers in Sevenoaks can see all girl group Cookie when the latest SNAP night comes to Sevenoaks on Saturday 10 December.
2005-11-28 00:00:00
Find out where your money is spent
Sevenoaks District Council's latest Statement of Accounts is now available for residents to view.
2005-11-18 00:00:00
Residents walk their way to a healthy lifestyle
Four Swanley residents are celebrating after they became the first walkers to cross the finishing line in the popular Swanley Health Walk scheme.
2005-11-16 00:00:00
Swanley man found guilty of £11,000 benefit fraud
A Swanley resident was found guilty yesterday (Tuesday 15 November) at Maidstone Crown Court of falsely claiming almost £11,000 in benefit that he was not entitled to.
2005-11-16 00:00:00
Queen's representative praises Swanley's community spirit
The Lord Lieutenant of Kent, Allan Willett CMG, toured Swanley yesterday (Thursday 10 November 2005) to see first hand local projects and to thank in person representatives of voluntary organisations for their dedicated community work.
2005-11-11 00:00:00
Kent attends one of world's great festivals
More than 100 Kent businesses have so far expressed a serious interest in taking up a unique invitation granted to Kent to attend one of the world's great festivals.
2005-11-11 00:00:00
New French connection to bring benefit to Kent
Tourism expansion and making full use of better transport links are on the agenda in a new cross-channel agreement signed between a French council and Kent
2005-11-11 00:00:00
Cracking down on drugs
Work by the Community Safety Partnership to tackle the illegal use of drugs was reviewed recently (27 October) at a meeting of its Substance Misuse Task Group.
2005-11-09 00:00:00
Landlords can find out about new housing rules
Local landlords are being offered the chance to find out about new housing rules that come into effect from next April at a free public meeting later this month.
2005-11-09 00:00:00
Work starts at six PFI schools
Ground-breaking ceremonies took place across the county this week to celebrate work officially starting on the six new Private Finance Initiative schools.
2005-11-04 00:00:00
Media helps partnership win communication award
Sevenoaks District Community Safety Partnership has won the first ever Government News Network South East region communication awards for the best strategy launch.
2005-11-01 00:00:00
Council prepares for coming assessment
A report that sets out how Sevenoaks District Council achieves value for money for local taxpayers has been submitted to Central Government as part of a national assessment of all councils.
2005-11-01 00:00:00
CCTV comes up trumps again
Sevenoaks District Council’s CCTV cameras have again been instrumental in the fight against crime after their footage helped the police charge two people in connection with an incident on Monday 10 October.
2005-10-31 00:00:00
Queen's representative to visit Swanley
The Lord Lieutenant of Kent, Allan Willett CMG, will be visiting Swanley on Thursday 10 November 2005 to see progress on local projects and to thank representatives of voluntary organisations for the dedicated work they do for the community.
2005-10-31 00:00:00
Action taken against mini-motor bike boy
A 16 year old Swanley resident has been successfully prosecuted by Kent Police for riding a mini-motor bike with no crash helmet, number plate, licence or insurance in Lynden Way, Swanley.
2005-10-28 00:00:00
Walking bus gets moving
Children from Chevening Primary School in Sevenoaks will have a novel way of getting to school from Wednesday 2 November when they can join the new walking bus.
2005-10-27 00:00:00
Residents make electrifying energy savings
In the last year, Sevenoaks District residents have, according to the latest figures, made their biggest ever savings in energy use since monitoring began a decade ago.
2005-10-26 00:00:00
Have your say at Sevenoaks Forum
Residents of Sevenoaks can have their say on the issues that are important to them when the Sevenoaks Forum meets on Wednesday 2 November.
2005-10-25 00:00:00
Council wears it pink for charity
Sevenoaks District Council's staff and Members 'wore it pink' last Friday (21 October 2005) to help raise money for the Breast Cancer Campaign.
2005-10-25 00:00:00
Backing this year's poppy appeal
Sevenoaks District Council’s Chairman, Cllr Ian Bosley, is appealing to the local community for their generous support for the Royal British Legion’s ‘Poppy appeal’.
2005-10-24 00:00:00
Operation Cubit clamps down on abandoned vehicles
Operation Cubit has just had one of its most successful weeks ever following a five day blitz on untaxed and abandoned vehicles in an area stretching from Swanley to New Ash Green.
2005-10-24 00:00:00
Put safety first on bonfire night
Residents are being urged to put safety first this coming bonfire night. The following tips will help keep residents both safe and legal.
2005-10-21 00:00:00
Improved planning pages set to be a hit
The Council’s popular ‘Public Access for Planning’ area of its website has been upgraded to provide an even better service to local people.
2005-10-18 00:00:00
Healthy lunchbox project bears fruit
Pupils at a Swanley primary school were rewarded last week for their efforts in a pilot project aimed at improving eating habits in a fun and interactive way.
2005-10-18 00:00:00
Go crazy for SNAP
Young clubbers in Swanley are in for a treat when hot new four piece girl group Crazy Dolls appear live at the next SNAP club night on Thursday 27 October.
2005-10-18 00:00:00
Youngster to get the lowdown on democracy
An 18 year old Horton Kirby resident will find out more about politics and community issues when he attends a democracy conference with the Leader of Sevenoaks District Council on Thursday 20 October.
2005-10-14 00:00:00
Landlords targeted for energy conservation grants
Sevenoaks District's landlords are being encouraged to take advantage of energy conservation grants that could help improve their properties, save their tenants money and reduce harmful carbon emissions that contribute to global warming.
2005-10-13 00:00:00
Find out about an innovative trial to reduce waste
Local reporters are invited to a 'Green Cone' trial introduction night on Thursday 20 October 2005 at Riverhead Parish Village Hall, Amherst Hill from 6pm where they can find out how household waste could be reduced in future.
2005-10-13 00:00:00
Residents celebrate blooming great gardens
Local people from across Sevenoaks District were rewarded for making their gardens more wildlife friendly last Thursday (29 September) as part of Sevenoaks District Council's 'Gardening for Wildlife' award scheme.
2005-10-10 00:00:00
Horton Kirby Paper Mill planning application goes live
A planning application to redevelop Horton Kirby Paper Mill in South Darenth was made valid yesterday (Thursday 6 October 2005) by Sevenoaks District Council.
2005-10-07 00:00:00
World Mental Health Day comes to town
Sports, games and activities will be on offer for local residents when World Mental Health Day is celebrated for the first time ever in Edenbridge Leisure Centre on Monday 10 October.
2005-10-05 00:00:00
School gets in touch with nature
Local wildlife will be getting a helping hand when a new nature area is created in the grounds of a Hextable School
2005-10-03 00:00:00
Council brew up for charity
Sevenoaks District Council employees took a quick coffee break and helped raised a record total of £645.50 for Macmillan Cancer Research on Friday 30 September.
2005-10-03 00:00:00
Hextable's electoral arrangements to be reviewed
A review into Hextable's electoral arrangements will be carried out between now and next spring to determine whether or not Sevenoaks District Council should recommend to central Government that the village have its own parish council.
2005-09-30 00:00:00
Underriver resident ordered to clean up his act
An Underriver man has been ordered by Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court to clean up his land after an unsuccessful appeal against a notice issued by Sevenoaks District Council.
2005-09-30 00:00:00
Residents celebrate going wild in their gardens
Local people will be rewarded for making their gardens more wildlife friendly at a Wildlife Gardening Celebration Evening to be held this Thursday (29 September) at Sevenoaks Community Centre.
2005-09-28 00:00:00
Get on the register!
Young people involved in an innovative democracy project in the district have launched a campaign to remind 16 to 18 year olds of the importance of being on the electoral register so they can vote in a future election.
2005-09-28 00:00:00
Council catches Swanley benefit cheat
A Swanley benefit cheat has been successfully prosecuted by Sevenoaks District Council for illegally claiming in excess of £3,500 that she was not entitled to.
2005-09-23 00:00:00
World Mental Health Day comes to Edenbridge
Local people will have the chance to learn more about physical and mental health when World Mental Health Day is celebrated in Edenbridge for the first time ever on 10 October.
2005-09-23 00:00:00
New home for Tourist Information Centre
Concerns over the future of Sevenoaks Tourist Information Centre have been allayed after it was found a new home in the town centre.
2005-09-23 00:00:00
Children get a taste for healthy eating
Pupils at a Swanley primary school are taking part in a pilot project to improve their eating habits in a fun and interactive way.
2005-09-23 00:00:00
Council remains vigilant over Deer's Leap
Travellers who moved on to Deer's Leap in Four Elms last weekend, were persuaded to move off the land by Sevenoaks District Council within a day of occupying the site.
2005-09-20 00:00:00
Green fingered school gets rewarded
The horticultural efforts of pupils and teachers at Hever Primary School will be rewarded this Thursday (22 September) when they are presented with a wildlife garden planter.
2005-09-20 00:00:00
Sevenoaks District Council to consider Hextable split
A formal request by Hextable Residents’ Association to form a separate parish council for Hextable will come under the spotlight when Sevenoaks District Council's Electoral Arrangements Committee meets later this month.
2005-09-15 00:00:00
Voluntary groups invited to cash in on grants
Local voluntary and charitable organisations are being invited to apply for grant funding to help them with their work over the next financial year.
2005-09-15 00:00:00
It's "register to vote" time again
From 15 September voter registration forms are being sent to households throughout the area by Sevenoaks District Council.
2005-09-12 00:00:00
SNAP blasts off for another Sevenoaks club night
Young clubbers in Sevenoaks can go into orbit when DJ Ignition and Warehouse play the next SNAP club night on Saturday 17 September 2005.
2005-09-09 00:00:00
Environment project bears fruit
Sevenoaks District Council has won a top award in an international campaign which recognises the environmental work of councils, companies and communities.
2005-09-07 00:00:00
Planning for real is planning for the future
New Ash Green residents will soon be able to find out first hand about the latest proposals to improve their village centre when a newsletter outlining the current situation is delivered to homes during September.
2005-09-07 00:00:00
Residents go wild in their gardens
Sevenoaks District residents have been rewarded for their green-fingered efforts as part of a popular scheme aimed at making local gardens more tempting for native wildlife.
2005-09-07 00:00:00
Organisations cement deal for better housing service
A new agreement that sets out how Sevenoaks District Council and West Kent Housing Association will work together for the benefit of the whole community will be formally signed at 2pm on Wednesday 7 September 2005.
2005-09-05 00:00:00
Council wins planning court battle
Underriver resident David Leafe has been ordered to pay more than £15,000 by Sevenoaks Magistrates' court after he repeatedly breached a planning condition relating to the occupation of a local rural property.
2005-08-31 00:00:00
Record summer in the zone
Its been a record breaking summer for Sevenoaks District Council's ever popular Youth Zone as nearly 1,300 young people attended this summer's programme making it the most successful yet!
2005-08-31 00:00:00
