New plan to protect the District's countryside
New planning guidance has recently been adopted by Sevenoaks District Council to help protect the District's most important countryside in future years.
2004-05-28 00:00:00
Views sought on air quality management areas
Local people are being asked for their views on Sevenoaks District Council’s Air Quality Review, which further assesses the air quality in areas that have previously been found to have high levels of pollution.
2004-05-27 00:00:00
Council seeks local people's views on local licensing laws
Sevenoaks District Council is asking residents for their views on new local licensing laws that will affect, amongst other things, the sale of alcohol and the opening hours of pubs, bars and clubs in the District.
2004-05-24 00:00:00
Family fun day marks launch of community plan
Local people can enjoy a fun day for all the family at the launch of the Sevenoaks District Community Plan where they can take part in a wide range of activities and find out more about plan.
2004-05-24 00:00:00
Change of polling station for Kippington residents
Residents in the Kippington South polling district will have a change of polling station for the European elections on 10 June 2004.
2004-05-21 00:00:00
Chairman's engagements for 19 to 27 May
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's engagements for 19 to 27 May are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events please call Nick Mann on 01732 227162.
2004-05-19 00:00:00
Council charges Swanley resident to clean up their act
Sevenoaks District Council has taken action against a resident of Swanley whose property had become so badly run down that it was causing a potential hazard to neighbours and passers-by.
2004-05-18 00:00:00
Car wash and go!
Drivers in Sevenoaks will soon be able to have their car hand-washed in some of the Council's car parks while they are working, shopping or visiting the leisure centre.
2004-05-14 00:00:00
Council gets tough on benefit abuse
Sevenoaks District Council has sent out a warning following the prosecution of a benefit claimant in South Darenth who received nearly £1,800 in overpaid benefits.
2004-05-13 00:00:00
Council elects new Chairman
Cllr Clive Bruce, Member for Ash and New Ash Green, has been elected as the new Chairman of Sevenoaks District Council.
2004-05-12 00:00:00
New cameras provide improved night time surveillance
Sevenoaks District Council has invested in two new CCTV cameras in the High Street in Edenbridge as part of upgrading the system to provide residents with an improved service.
2004-05-11 00:00:00
Recording breaking Sevenoaks SNAP night
SNAP – the Sevenoaks club night for 11 to 16 year olds, sold out again last Saturday night (8 May 2004) breaking all previous SNAP records.
2004-05-10 00:00:00
Council issues warning on health and safety scam
Sevenoaks District Council is warning companies and other organisations to ignore information they receive from three firms that are claiming to regulate health and safety legislation.
2004-05-07 00:00:00
Council issues alert over fake health warning letter
Sevenoaks District Council is alerting local people about a hoax health warning letter that has been delivered to some homes in the Sevenoaks town area.
2004-05-05 00:00:00
Former Council Leader passes away
Mr Colin Garner MC passed away aged 86 on Friday 23 April following a battle with cancer.
2004-05-05 00:00:00
Chairman's and Vice-Chairman's engagements for 7 to 19 May
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's and Vice-Chairman's engagements for 7 to 19 May are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events please call Nick Mann on 01732 227162.
2004-05-05 00:00:00
Council issues warning over sale of green belt sites
Sevenoaks District Council is issuing a warning to people thinking about buying plots of land in the green belt for housing, that it will strongly resist the development of such sites.
2004-05-04 00:00:00
Council meets food saftey inspection targets
For the first time, Sevenoaks District Council's Food Safety Team met a 100% target for inspecting food outlets during 2003/2004.
2004-05-04 00:00:00
Marks & Spencer comes to Sevenoaks
evenoaks will soon be home to a new Marks & Spencer 'Simply Food' store in Blighs Meadow.
2004-05-04 00:00:00
New Benefits service on hand for Edenbridge residents
Residents in Edenbridge with Housing and Council Tax Benefits queries can now make the most of a weekly surgery at the Edenbridge Tourist and Information Centre at Stangrove Park.
2004-04-27 00:00:00
Topnotch party at SNAP
Clubbers at SNAP are in for a treat this month as top underground
2004-04-27 00:00:00
Illegal dye found in two more products
The Food Standards Agency has issued a warning that two more products have found to be contaminated with the illegal dye Sudan 1, that can cause cancer.
2004-04-26 00:00:00
Metal found in soya-based powder
The Food Standards Agency has warned that small fragments of metal have been found in some tins of SMA Wysoy milk formula powder.
2004-04-26 00:00:00
Evening parking charges set to come into force
New flat rate evening parking charges, that were decided upon by Sevenoaks District Council's Cabinet in January, are set to come into force from 5 May.
2004-04-23 00:00:00
Dunton Green and Riverhead District by-election
Sarah Robinson, District Councillor for Dunton Green and Riverhead since 1999, has resigned and leaves a vacancy on the District Council.
2004-04-23 00:00:00
Safety devices to help make residents safer
Residents in Sevenoaks District are set to benefit from a range of community safety devices that are to be distributed by Community Support Officers and Kent Community Wardens.
2004-04-21 00:00:00
Youth zone van gets into gear for another summer of fun
The Youth Zone Van is getting its first outing of the summer on Saturday 24 April at the Hartley Youth activities day, organised by Hartley Parish Council.
2004-04-20 00:00:00
Chairman and Vice-Chairman's diary 23 April to 5 May
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's and Vice-Chairman's engagements for 23 April to 5 May are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events please call Nick Mann on 01732 227162.
2004-04-20 00:00:00
Refuse target has bin met
Sevenoaks Direct Services, the contracting arm of Sevenoaks District Council, has hit its target and improved its performance on last year for the reliablility of its refuse collection.
2004-04-13 00:00:00
New Council guide leads the way
Residents and visitors to Sevenoaks District can now benefit from a new glossy guide of the area.
2004-04-08 00:00:00
Voluntary groups urged to cash in
Voluntary and community groups in Swanley White Oak and St Mary's are being urged to claim their share of £20,580 from the Swanley People First Community Chest.
2004-04-05 00:00:00
Swanley residents invited to turn on to community safety
The Swanley People First Residents' group is looking for residents in Swanley White Oak and St Mary's who would benefit from plug timers as part of a community safety initiative in the area.
2004-04-05 00:00:00
Council praised for hitting homelessness target
The Government has congratulated Sevenoaks District Council for meeting the national target to ensure that homeless families do not stay in bed & breakfast accomodation for more than six weeks. The announcement was made on Tuesday 27 March.
2004-04-05 00:00:00
Easter and May bank holiday refuse collection times
During the Easter and May Bank holidays, there may be some changes to black and clear sack refuse collection times in Sevenoaks District.
2004-03-31 00:00:00
Chairman goes back to school
The Chairman of Sevenoaks District Council, Cllr Donald Spence, will visit Brasted and Sundridge Junior school on Monday 5 April at 10am, to give the pupils a talk on the Council and the way that it works.
2004-03-31 00:00:00
Chairman and Vice-Chairman's engagements 2 to 14 April
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's and Vice-Chairman's engagements for 2 to 14 April are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events please call Nick Mann on 01732 227162.
2004-03-31 00:00:00
10 year plan to make Sevenoaks District a better place to live
Sevenoaks District Council has officially adopted the second stage of its Community Plan, called 'Making it happen - together', which sets out a vision for the District for the next ten years.
2004-03-30 00:00:00
Parking charges reviewed following consultation
Following comments received from residents and businesses during the recent period of public consultation, Sevenoaks District Council has reviewed its proposed parking charges and has decided to make some amendments to the original proposals.
2004-03-30 00:00:00
End of the line for railway proposal
Sevenoaks District Council has welcomed the Government's decision not to support a freight line linking the channel tunnel with the North of England that would have run through the District.
2004-03-30 00:00:00
£7m cash injection for affordable housing
Residents are to benefit from funding of £7m from the Housing Corporation, that will be used to deliver a total of 130 new affordable houses and flats in Sevenoaks District over the course of the next two years.
2004-03-29 00:00:00
Swanley SNAPs up club night
Young clubbers aged 11 to 16 in Swanley will get the chance to see a new three piece band - Little Menace at the next SNAP night which will be held at the Alexandra Suite on St Mary’s Road on Thursday 8 April.
2004-03-29 00:00:00
Real nappy week comes to Sevenoaks District
As part of national real nappy week that begins on Monday 29 March, residents are being encouraged to keep their babies happy and make a difference to the environment with new non-disposable reusable nappies.
2004-03-23 00:00:00
Don't be late for Euro 2004
People who have recently moved to Sevenoaks District or residents from other European Union countries have until 13 April to register to vote in this year's European elections, which are to be held on 10 June.
2004-03-23 00:00:00
Residents asked for their views on countryside character
Local people are being asked for their views on Sevenoaks District Council's Countryside Character Assessment that sets out how the District's rural areas should be managed in the future.
2004-03-23 00:00:00
Voluntary groups cash in
On Thursday 18 March, Sevenoaks District Council's Cabinet agreed grant funding of more than £200,000 for voluntary groups across the District.
2004-03-19 00:00:00
Planners cash reward for improved performance
Sevenoaks District Council's planning services have been awarded more than £333,000 from Central Government which is to be spent on further improvements to their services.
2004-03-18 00:00:00
Chairman and Vice-Chairman's engagements 18 to 31 March
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's and Vice-Chairman's engagements for 18 to 31 March are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events please call Nick Mann on 01732 227162.
2004-03-17 00:00:00
Local organisations join forces to discuss challenging target
Representatives from a wide range of organisations met at Sevenoaks Town Church last Wednesday, to discuss how best to increase support and services for teenage parents and families with young children across Sevenoaks District over the course of the next
2004-03-17 00:00:00
Save time and pay online
Sevenoaks District residents can now pay for a number of services via the Council's website saving them time and effort.
2004-03-17 00:00:00
Warning issued for Pran brand pickles
The Food Standards Agency has issued a warning that Pran brand pickles have found to be contaminated with the illegal dye Sudan 1, that can cause cancer.
2004-03-16 00:00:00
Have fun and get fit at White Oak Leisure Centre
Swanley residents have a great opportunity to join two new fun weekly keep fit sessions, Bums & Tums aerobics and 50+ keep fit, at White Oak Leisure Centre starting on Tuesday 16 March.
2004-03-10 00:00:00
Chairman and Vice-Chairman's engagements 3 to 17 March
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's and Vice-Chairman's engagements for 3 to 17 March are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events please call Nick Mann on 01732 227162.
2004-03-03 00:00:00
Get a 'taste of India' in the Oasis Bar at White Oak Leisure Centre
Residents are being encouraged to get a 'taste of India' at the Oasis bar at White Oak Leisure Centre. With every pint of IPA smooth ale, residents will receive a scratch card, giving them the opportunity to win a whole range of prizes, including good cur
2004-03-01 00:00:00
Walking bus back in service
Pupils at Sundridge and Brasted Primary School will be restarting their walking bus on Monday 8 March, with Michael Fallon MP and Cllr Avril Hunter, the Council's Cabinet member with responsibility for the environment, there on the day.
2004-03-01 00:00:00
'Operation Excalibur' to crack down on anti-social behaviour
Cllr Donald Spence, Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman, will be joining Sir John Stanley MP at Edenbridge Police station on Friday 27 February to see first hand how anti-social behaviour is being tackled in the town as part of 'Operation Excalibur'.
2004-02-26 00:00:00
Council set budget at £139.23
Last night (Tuesday 24 February 2004) Sevenoaks District Councillors agreed a band D Council Tax of £139.23 for the coming year at the meeting of the Council.
2004-02-25 00:00:00
Help for local businesses to cash in online
Businesses in Sevenoaks District can now quickly find out about potential grant funding through the Council's website, which now includes a free-to-use online grant information service that can also help attract inward investors to the area.
2004-02-19 00:00:00
