Residents have their say on the future of New Ash Green Village Centre
New Ash Green residents have the opportunity to shape possible improvements to the village centre when a 'Planning for Real' consultation exercise takes place in the village on 23 and 27 April.
2005-04-08 00:00:00
District and County Council election candidates put their names forward
The candidates for the forthcoming District Council by-election in Kemsing and the Kent County Council electoral divisions that cover Sevenoaks District were announced on Thursday 7 April 2005.
2005-04-08 00:00:00
Edenbridge residents helped to stub out the smoking habit
Edenbridge residents are being given free support to stop smoking as part of a new healthy lifestyle initiative being set up in the area by South West Kent Primary Care Trust and Sevenoaks District Council.
2005-04-06 00:00:00
Tonbridge Road in Sevenoaks reopens
The A225 Tonbridge Road in Sevenoaks reopened today (Thursday 24 March) at 10am following emergency repairs by Kent Highways.
2005-03-24 00:00:00
New parking arrangements for Swanley
New parking arrangements in Swanley aimed at making more spaces available for the town's shoppers and local residents will come into effect from early April 2005.
2005-03-23 00:00:00
Sevenoaks road closed for emergency repairs
The A225 Tonbridge Road in Sevenoaks will be closed from its junction with Oak Lane to Solefields Road on Tuesday 22 March at 10am while Kent Highways carries out emergency repairs.
2005-03-22 00:00:00
Planning for real comes to New Ash Green
New Ash Green residents will soon be able to comment on how their village retail centre could be regenerated after Sevenoaks District Council agreed to work with the centre's owners to find out local people's views on any future development.
2005-03-22 00:00:00
84 year old resident makes the grade
An eighty-four year old Sevenoaks town resident proved that it is never too late to learn when she recently passed a national Foundation Certificated in Food Hygiene.
2005-03-21 00:00:00
New plan agreed to tackle crime and the fear of crime
A plan developed by the Sevenoaks District Community Safety Partnership to tackle crime and the fear of crime over the next three years was approved by Sevenoaks District Council's Cabinet last Thursday (17 March 2005).
2005-03-21 00:00:00
Community and voluntary groups cash in
Forty-four local voluntary and community groups are set to benefit from more than a quarter of a million pounds in grant funding to help them with their important work.
2005-03-18 00:00:00
Kemsing Councillor steps down
Joyce Course, District Councillor for Kemsing between 1991 and 1995 and continuously since January 1998, has resigned and leaves a vacancy on the District Council.
2005-03-17 00:00:00
New direction for highways
Local people will soon be able to report highways problems and have all their highways questions answered in one place when Kent Highways Services, a part of Kent County Council, takes overall responsibility for the service.
2005-03-16 00:00:00
Go wild in the garden
With the countdown to the first day of spring fast approaching, Sevenoaks District residents will soon have the chance to take part in the ‘Gardening for Wildlife’ award scheme, which aims to make local gardens more tempting for native wildlif
2005-03-14 00:00:00
Easter and May holiday refuse collection times
During the Easter and May bank holidays, there will be some changes to refuse collection times throughout Sevenoaks District.
2005-03-07 00:00:00
Fairtrade fortnight comes to Sevenoaks town
To celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight, which runs from 1 to 13 March, Sevenoaks Soroptimists will be displaying fair trade products in Blighs Meadow on Saturday 5 March from 9am to 1pm.
2005-02-28 00:00:00
Youth groups urged not to miss out on an adventure
Local youth groups who would like to take advantage of free self-catering accommodation at the popular Halls Green Activity Centre in Weald are being urged to book spaces now for 2006 to avoid disappointment.
2005-02-28 00:00:00
Council successfully prosecutes benefit cheat
Sevenoaks District Council has successfully prosecuted a Swanley resident for illegally claiming Housing and Council Tax benefit.
2005-02-23 00:00:00
Council sets next year's tax at £145.80
Last night (Tuesday 22 February 2005) Sevenoaks District Councillors agreed a band D Council Tax of £145.80 for the coming year at the meeting of the Council.
2005-02-23 00:00:00
Subsidised travel for the District's youth groups
Local youth groups are being reminded that they can take advantage of subsidised minibus travel to help them get to and from leisure activities both in and outside Sevenoaks District.
2005-02-22 00:00:00
New day for Swanley planning surgery
From 8 March 2005 the regular fortnightly 'drop in' planning surgery held at Swanley Library and Information Centre will be changing from Wednesdays to Tuesdays.
2005-02-14 00:00:00
Date set for Sevenoaks town improvements
Repairs and improvements to Sevenoaks town's footpaths and water mains and the demolition of two buildings for development will begin on Monday 28 February.
2005-02-14 00:00:00
Planning for the future
Residents in Sevenoaks District are being asked for their views on local issues and facilities to help shape the Council's planning policies for the next 15 years.
2005-02-04 00:00:00
SNAP to it for Valentines dance night
Young clubbers are invited to the Valentines SNAP dance night on Saturday 12 February when chart topping band Triple 8 and DJ Ignition will be performing.
2005-02-03 00:00:00
Authorities join together to allay concerns over Dunton Green development
West Kent Housing Association, Kent County Council Social Services and Sevenoaks District Council are reassuring local residents and parents with children at Dunton Green Primary School that they have nothing to fear from local 'Move on' accommodation.
2005-02-01 00:00:00
Swanley residents get a taste for healthy lifestyles
Swanley residents who want to improve their health are invited to White Oak Leisure Centre on Saturday 12 February 2005 to sample a range of free taster sessions.
2005-01-31 00:00:00
Making the school run safer
Walking to school for Riverhead and Amherst pupils is set to become safer thanks to a new 'Walk to School' leaflet that will be soon given out to parents.
2005-01-25 00:00:00
Advice for local landlords
Local landlords, letting agents and anyone thinking of letting property can get free advice and tips on the private rented housing market at an open meeting on Wednesday 9 February 2005.
2005-01-25 00:00:00
New parking arrangements for Sevenoaks town
New on-street parking charges, intended to improve the turnover of town-centre parking spaces, will come into effect from the end of the month in Sevenoaks town centre.
2005-01-24 00:00:00
A dog's best friend
Molly, a four-year old Pomeranian dog was reunited with her owner nine months after she was stolen from her home in Benfleet in Essex.
2005-01-24 00:00:00
New affordable homes on the horizon
Two unused plots of land in Leigh and Hartley could soon provide much needed housing for local people after Sevenoaks District Council agreed to sell them to West Kent Housing Association for development.
2005-01-21 00:00:00
Lullingstone Park Visitor Centre
Following an extensive analysis into future options for Lullingstone Park Visitor Centre, Sevenoaks District Council's Cabinet decided last night (Thursday 20 January 2005), to close the facility to the public in early April.
2005-01-21 00:00:00
Residents asked for their views on new crime reducing plan
Local residents are being asked for their views on how crime and disorder should be tackled locally by commenting on a new action plan, which sets out how to make Sevenoaks District a safer place to live.
2005-01-12 00:00:00
New health duo aim to shape up Swanley residents
Swanley residents who are keen to get 2005 off to a healthy start can benefit from a New Year initiative organised by the Swanley Healthy Lifestyles Project and Sencio Community Leisure.
2005-01-11 00:00:00
Swanley health walks take a new direction
The New Year brings with it a new route for Swanley's popular Health Walks with Swanley Library and Information Centre on St Mary’s Road becoming the start and finishing point.
2005-01-11 00:00:00
Healthy new year for Edenbridge
Hayley Brooks, Sevenoaks District Council's co-ordinator for Health and Sustainability, is planning to make Edenbridge a healthier place to live next year with a range of new projects, as well as her existing initiatives, run in partnership with local hea
2004-12-22 00:00:00
Preparing for the freedom of information act
From the new year, local people will be able to request most information held by Sevenoaks District Council as a part of changes in the law.
2004-12-21 00:00:00
Tree-cycle this Christmas
Residents dreaming of a green Christmas can have their Christmas trees collected then shredded to become environmentally friendly compost through Sevenoaks District Council's garden waste collection scheme.
2004-12-21 00:00:00
Chairman's engagements 16 to 25 December
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's engagements for 16 to 25 December are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events please call Nick Mann on 01732 227162.
2004-12-15 00:00:00
Repairs and improvements to Sevenoaks town centre
A number of repairs and improvements are planned for Sevenoaks town centre in mid to late January 2005 and have been co-ordinated to minimise disruption to residents and local businesses. To guarantee the safety of the public, the works will require a tem
2004-12-14 00:00:00
Get texting
Residents of Sevenoaks District can now receive free text updates about Council news and can also tell the Council by text message about grafitti in the District. Local people can subscribe easily by phone, by completing an online form or by text.
2004-12-07 00:00:00
Christmas and New Year refuse collection times
Over the Christmas and New Year holiday period, there will be some changes to refuse collection and green waste collection days.
2004-12-07 00:00:00
Have your say on planning for people
Residents of Sevenoaks District are being asked for their views on how they would like to be consulted on planning issues in the future, as part of a major exercise to involve local people and businesses in the planning process.
2004-12-06 00:00:00
Last chance for groups to cash in
Community and voluntary groups in Swanley are being urged to take their final chance to cash in on over £9,000 of grants, provided through the Swanley People First Community Chest.
2004-12-06 00:00:00
Planning reception to close for one day
Sevenoaks District Council's planning reception will be closed for one day on Friday 10 December to allow work to new computer systems to be carried out. The new systems will give members of the public the opportunity to view a wide range of new planning
2004-12-06 00:00:00
Survey reveals heat loss in the District
One in three residents living in the north of Sevenoaks and Edenbridge do not have home insulation, according to the results of a new survey. Taking steps to insulate their home would not only keep them warm during the winter months but also save them bet
2004-12-06 00:00:00
West Kingsdown youngters get their skates on
Young skateboarders and BMX bikers in West Kingsdown will be able to enjoy the parish's brand new stakepark when it is unveiled at Gamecock Meadow sports field on Saturday 4 December 2004.
2004-12-02 00:00:00
Taking a Stand awards spell success for Sevenoaks District
All four groups of residents from Sevenoaks District who were nominated for the national 'Taking a Stand' awards have scooped the prestigious award and have won £1,000 towards improving and tackling anti-social behaviour in their community. The prize
2004-12-01 00:00:00
Chairman's engagements 1 to 13 December
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's engagements for 1 to 13 December are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events please call Nick Mann on 01732 227162.
2004-12-01 00:00:00
Success for Swanley volunteer
An outreach project worker from Swanley, Debbie Fantham, has been named as a winner of a county-wide award for outstanding achievements in volunteering. She was presented with the award at a special ceremony at the Ramada Hotel, Hollingbourne on Sunday 28
2004-12-01 00:00:00
Upcoming SNAP night cancelled
The SNAP night due to be held on Saturday 11 December at Sevenoaks Community Centre has unfortunately had to be cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. The next SNAP night will now be held on Saturday 12 February 2005 when young people will be able to c
2004-11-30 00:00:00
Council expresses concerns over Licensing
Sevenoaks District Council officially adopted its new licensing policy at the meeting of full Council on Tuesday 16 November. It will, however, continue to lobby Central Government to ensure that the cost of implementing and enforcing the new regime can b
2004-11-22 00:00:00
