Air your views at Hextable listening day
Councillors and officers from Sevenoaks District Council will be taking to the streets on Saturday 18 September to listen to the concerns of local people at a listening day in Hextable.
2004-08-27 00:00:00
Swanley residents to benefit from new service
From Wednesday 1 September residents in Swanley with Housing and Council Tax Benefits queries will be able to make the most of a weekly surgery at the Swanley Contact and Information Centre.
2004-08-24 00:00:00
Sudan IV warning issued
The Food Standards Agency has issued a warning that a number of palm oils have been found to be contaminated with Sudan IV, which can cause cancer.
2004-08-24 00:00:00
Election called for Cowden Parish Council
Following the resignation of Carolyn Blofeld from Cowden Parish Council, an election has been called to fill the vacancy that will take place on Thursday 9 September 2004.
2004-08-23 00:00:00
Weald week of fun for Swanley youngsters
Thirty young people from Swanley will be enjoying three days of fun at Hall's Green Residential Centre in Sevenoaks Weald, starting on Monday 23 August.
2004-08-19 00:00:00
Chairman's engagements 21 to 29 August
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's engagements for 21 to 29 August are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events please call Nick Mann on 01732 227162.
2004-08-19 00:00:00
Cesspool success for Council
Results of a recent satisfaction survey of Sevenoaks District Council's cesspool emptying sevice show that the majority of customers are happy with the service.
2004-08-17 00:00:00
Don't get stung in the sun
Despite the recent stormy weather, wasps in Sevenoaks District are fighting back in record numbers this year, so much so that Sevenoaks Direct Services has already dealt with more wasps' nests than it did during all of last summer.
2004-08-17 00:00:00
Breath of fresh air for asthma sufferers
Asthma sufferers in Sevenoaks District have only a few more weeks to take advantage of an interest free loan to help pay the cost of installing insulation or central heating.
2004-08-16 00:00:00
August2004 bank holiday refuse collection times
Due to the August Bank Holiday, refuse and clear sack collections during the week starting Monday 30 August will be one day later than usual.
2004-08-16 00:00:00
Committee discusses air quality report
A recent press report that described the levels of pollution in Sevenoaks Distict as 'dangerous' has been described as innacurate by Mr Ben Barratt, the Principle Air Quality Analyst from Kings College London, during a meeting of the Environment Select Co
2004-08-10 00:00:00
Go ahead for Blighs improvements
Continued improvements to the Blighs development took another step forward after the Council's Cabinet, at its meeting on Thursday 29 July, accepted an offer from Ironbridge Estates for a long-term lease for two small areas of undeveloped land.
2004-08-10 00:00:00
Voluntary groups given the chance to cash in
Voluntary and community groups in Swanley White Oak and St Mary's are being urged to claim their share of over £20,000 from the Swanley People First Community Chest.
2004-08-10 00:00:00
Chairman's engagements 4 to 14 August
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's engagements for 4 to 14 August are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events please call Nick Mann on 01732 227162.
2004-08-04 00:00:00
Have your say on licensing laws
Residents who are keen to find out more or to have their say on the new licensing laws, should come to a special meeting at the Council offices in Sevenoaks on Thursday 9 September.
2004-08-04 00:00:00
Council in clean up job
Sevenoaks District Council has taken action against a resident of West Kingsdown whose property had become so badly run down that it was causing a potential hazard to neighbours and passers-by.
2004-08-03 00:00:00
Working together to keep crime low
The latest crime statistics, released today (22 July) show that, despite a very small rise in crime, Sevenoaks District remains one of the safest places to live in the county, and include significant falls in burglary, vehicle crime and violence.
2004-07-22 00:00:00
Crime falls by 20% in New Ash Green
County-wide crime statistics released today (22 June) have singled out New Ash Green as an area where crime has fallen dramatically, with incidents having been cut by a massive 20%.
2004-07-22 00:00:00
Summer improvements for highways
The Highways Unit based at Sevenoaks District Council is set to spend £1.9m to improve around 36 miles roads and pavements all over the District over the course of the coming months.
2004-07-22 00:00:00
Postcards help spread the word of healthy living
Around 5,000 postcards of over 25 logos designed by Swanley schoolchildren for a Healthy Lifestyles Project have gone on display at White Oak Leisure Centre.
2004-07-20 00:00:00
Local people asked for their views on air quality
As part of Sevenoaks District Council's monitoring of local air quality, residents are being asked for their views on its 'Updating and Screening Assessment 2004'.
2004-07-20 00:00:00
Zombies possess Edenbridge
A scientific experiment goes horribly wrong, infection ravishes the population and zombies roam the earth - for the weekend at least, as a group of young people from Edenbridge shoot a film, that has been written, acted, directed and produced by them, cal
2004-07-20 00:00:00
Get in the zone for a summer of fun
Team games, circus skills, parachute games, arts and crafts and much, much more can only mean one thing - Sevenoaks District Council's Youth Zone van will be out and about over the summer.
2004-07-19 00:00:00
Warning issued on alfalfa product
The Food Standards Agency has warned consumers not to eat certain batches of Aconbury Sprouts brand alfalfa products as they may be contaminated with salmonella.
2004-07-16 00:00:00
Chairman's and Vice-Chairman's engagements 14 to 28 July
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's and Vice-Chairman's engagements for 14 to 28 July are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events please call Nick Mann on 01732 227162.
2004-07-13 00:00:00
Environmental Health sets high standards
Recent performance figures released on 30 June show that residents of Sevenoaks District are benefiting from a highly efficient Environmental Health service.
2004-07-13 00:00:00
Take a stand to win a grand
The Sevenoaks District Community Safety Partnership is looking for residents who have taken community action over the course of the last year, to win £1,000 towards improving their area.
2004-07-12 00:00:00
Try Angle awards recognise young peoples' achievements
Twelve young people from across Sevenoaks District took away armfuls of awards on Wednesday 7 July at the annual Try Angle award ceremony at Sevenoaks Town Church.
2004-07-09 00:00:00
Cartoon winner presented with prize
On Thursday 8 July, Keturah Paice, aged six, is being presented with a framed copy of the new 'Kids' Kaleidoscope' logo that she helped design as part of the 'Artworks' Children's Art day day on Saturday 3 July.
2004-07-06 00:00:00
Try Angle awards reward young people
Twelve young people from across Sevenoaks District are set to take away armfuls of awards this coming Wednesday (7 July 2004) from 7pm at the annual Try Angle award ceremony at Sevenoaks Town Church.
2004-07-05 00:00:00
Council to invest £400,000 in leisure
Local people in Swanley and Edenbridge are set to benefit from substantial improvements to their local leisure facilities after Sevenoaks District Council agreed a grant of £400,000 to improve the centres' fitness suites.
2004-07-05 00:00:00
Planners win prizes
Planners from all over the south east of England will be converging on Hollybush recreation ground this Friday (2 July 2004) for the annual 'It's a Knockout' competition, that this year is being organised by Sevenoaks District Council.
2004-06-30 00:00:00
Benefits section to open later on Thursdays
Residents in Sevenoaks District are being advised that from Thursday 15 July the Benefits section at Sevenoaks District Council will be opening at 9.30am, 45 minutes later than normal every Thursday. This time will be set aside for essential weekly staff
2004-06-30 00:00:00
Annual plan sets out Council's performance
Residents interested in finding out about Sevenoaks District Council's performance over the course of the last year and the targets that have been set for the next two years, can pick up one of its newly published Best Value Performance Plans.
2004-06-30 00:00:00
Cartoon fun for kids at Sevenoaks library
Local children will be getting the chance to go cartoon crazy on two days at the start of July at Sevenoaks Library as part of Children's Art Day.
2004-06-29 00:00:00
Chairman and Vice-Chairman's engagements 29 June to 14 July
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's and Vice-Chairman's engagements for 29 June to 14 July are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events please call Nick Mann on 01732 227162.
2004-06-29 00:00:00
Domestic violence on the agenda
Around one hundred representatives from organisations that tackle domestic violence in West Kent met on Thursday 17 June in order to set up an action plan that will help them work together to provide an effective service to local residents affected by the
2004-06-21 00:00:00
Transfer of Hollybush Indoor Bowls Centre agreed
Plans to transfer the management of the Hollybush Indoor Bowls Centre to the Sevenoaks Indoor Bowls Club are progressing well, with a view to the transfer being completed in October.
2004-06-21 00:00:00
Chairman and Vice-Chairman's engagements for 16 to 29 June
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's and Vice-Chairman's engagements for 16 to 29 June are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events please call Nick Mann on 01732 227162.
2004-06-16 00:00:00
European election result
The results of the European election for the South East region, which took place on Thursday 10 June, are listed below:
2004-06-14 00:00:00
Winner of Dunton Green and Riverhead by-election announced
Cllr John Lankester, the Conservative candidate, has won the by-election for the vacant District Council seat in Dunton Green and Riverhead that was held on Thursday 10 June.
2004-06-14 00:00:00
Local schools look to the skies for solar race
Pupils of a number of schools from around Sevenoaks District will be revving up and entering solar powered cars, specially designed by them, into a race on Tuesday 15 June at Churchill CEP school in Westerham.
2004-06-11 00:00:00
Edenbridge Community Street Warden proves to be more popular than ever
A recent survey covering residents' satisfaction with Alex Stephen, the Edenbridge Community Street Warden, demonstrated that overall local people are more pleased with the service than ever.
2004-06-11 00:00:00
Residents and businesses asked for their views on on-street parking
Following the decision made by its Cabinet in January, Sevenoaks District Council's proposals to introduce on-street parking into sections of roads in Sevenoaks town centre has now reached the consultation stage.
2004-06-09 00:00:00
Resident sought to keep council standards high
Sevenoaks District Council is looking to appoint an independent member of the public to its Standards Committee to help ensure both its councillors and local parish councillors work to the high ethical standards expected of them by the public.
2004-06-08 00:00:00
Recycling road show comes to Swanley
Swanley residents can enjoy a fun morning whilst finding out how they can improve their environment when a recycling road show comes to the town centre this coming Saturday (12 June 2004).
2004-06-07 00:00:00
Make the most of the summer at Lullingstone
Local people who'd like to get fit and enjoy some of the area's most outstanding countryside this summer are being invited to join the Lullingstone Leisurelies walking group.
2004-06-07 00:00:00
Council reviews building control fees
Sevenoaks District Council's Cabinet last night (Thursday 3 June) decided to increase its building control fees by 5%, the first rise in two years.
2004-06-04 00:00:00
Planning charges reviewed
Sevenoaks District Council has reviewed the charges for copies of its planning documents and research of planning histories.
2004-06-04 00:00:00
Recycling site returns to Edenbridge Leisure Centre
The recycling banks, which since February have been temporarily situated behind the Edenbridge Centre while the town's relief road is under construction, will be returned to their normal site at the Edenbridge Leisure Centre on Monday 14 June.
2004-06-04 00:00:00
New A to Z leaflet spells out local services
Residents of Sevenoaks District can now take advantage of a new Council A to Z publication that lists all the local services that are provided for them by a whole range of organisations.
2004-06-01 00:00:00
Council prosecutes Asda for disrupting residents
Sevenoaks District Council has successfully prosecuted Asda in Swanley after it broke planning regulations and disrupted residents by receiving deliveries outside of agreed hours.
2004-06-01 00:00:00
Chairman and Vice-Chairman's engagements for 3 to 16 June
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's and Vice-Chairman's engagements for 3 to 16 June are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events please call Nick Mann on 01732 227162.
2004-06-01 00:00:00
Pint sized idea to pull in the punters
Residents in Sevenoaks District need look no further than the bottom of their pint glass to find the latest way of having their say on new licensing laws and a reminder to vote in the European elections on 10 June.
2004-06-01 00:00:00
