What do you think of Sevenoaks transport strategy?
Residents are being asked for their views about the draft transport strategy for Sevenoaks district just published by Kent County Council.
2009-09-25 00:00:00
Report safeguards the Green Belt
Sevenoaks District can meet its housing requirements and still protect the Green Belt. That's the key finding of a new report produced by the Council on the future of housing in the Sevenoaks District.
2009-09-25 00:00:00
Green light for Bonney Way improvements
Swanley residents can look forward to improvements to Bonney Way after the Council agreed to sell the former playground to a landowner who is planning to transform the site.
2009-09-25 00:00:00
Body found on farmland in Cliffe
Kent Police is investigating a suspicious death following the discovery of a body in a suitcase on farmland off Buckland Road in Cliffe near Rochester shortly before 1.30pm on Thursday 24 September.
2009-09-25 00:00:00
Chill out for free in Edenbridge
A 'Chill Out' event is taking place in Edenbridge giving residents the chance to relax and unwind.
2009-09-24 00:00:00
New Ash Green benefit cheat caught out
A New Ash Green benefit cheat has been successfully prosecuted by Sevenoaks District Council and the Department for Work & Pensions after she illegally claimed more than £5,000 in benefits.
2009-09-22 00:00:00
Ukraine and Belarus sign up to train in Kent ahead of
2012
The Belarus and Ukraine Judo Federations, both very strong medallist nations in Judo, have been signed up to train in Kent ahead of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
2009-09-21 00:00:00
Celebrating construction at Cornwallis Academy
The Leader of Kent County Council, Paul Carter, donned a hard hat and took the controls of a JCB to mark the start of work on the new Cornwallis Academy.
2009-09-21 00:00:00
Cream of Kent's young people celebrated for their
achievements
The 2009 Spirit of Try Angle Award ceremony for young achievers took place at the Ashford International Hotel yesterday (Sunday), marking 15 years since the awards began.
2009-09-21 00:00:00
Man guilty of making indecent images
A 50-year-old man from Maidstone was found guilty of nine counts of making indecent images of children by a jury at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday 18 September.
2009-09-21 00:00:00
Task teams tackle local concerns
As part of Kent Police's commitment to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour in our communities, there are now 14 Neighbourhood Task Teams on the streets of Kent, tackling the problems which local people have identified as priorities.
2009-09-21 00:00:00
Man sentenced for mortgage fraud
A 36-year-old man from Sevenoaks received an 18-month suspended sentence on 17 September 2009 for obtaining a money transfer of £266,000 by deception and obtaining £80,000 by false representation.
2009-09-18 00:00:00
Man jailed over indecent images of children
A 54-year-old man has been jailed for eight months after pleading guilty to possession of and making indecent images of children.
2009-09-18 00:00:00
Turner Contemporary wins Government funding bid
Turner Contemporary is celebrating securing £28,500 from the Government as part of a 'learning for pleasure' innovation spearheaded by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
2009-09-17 00:00:00
Toilet opening times made more convenient
The opening times of the public conveniences in Sevenoaks Bus Station have been extended so they now open an hour earlier in the mornings.
2009-09-17 00:00:00
Apply now for an action packed offer for youth groups in 2010!
An assault course, kayaking and abseiling are just some of the exciting activities youth groups in the District can enjoy next year if they take up the offer of free self-catering accommodation at the popular Halls Green Adventure Centre.
2009-09-16 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, 2010-11.
2009-09-15 00:00:00
Kent Goes Wild!
Children and families can join in lots of fun activities at Kent's own free wildlife festival.
2009-09-15 00:00:00
Family fun during Children's Centre Week
Children's Centres across Kent are holding special celebration events throughout September to mark Sure Start Children's Centre Week.
2009-09-14 00:00:00
CSI: Sittingbourne - volunteers bringing archaeology to
life
Volunteers from the local community are bringing to life an Anglo-Saxon community from the early kingdom of Kent. Members of the public can see them at work in a Conservation Science Investigation being conducted in a shop in the town's Forum shopping cen
2009-09-13 00:00:00
Cooking up a treat for Kentish Food Week
Here's your starter for 10, what is a Kentish Huffkin? Well it's not a starter. In fact it's more likely to be served as part of main course or dessert. It takes its name from a Kentish teacake and, depending on the ingredients it can be sweet or savoury.
2009-09-13 00:00:00
Relive a record breaking summer!
Young people in the District can now relive a record breaking summer at the click of a button.
2009-09-11 00:00:00
New agreement forged to enhance business support
A new agreement to enhance local business support services has been signed by Business Support Kent and Sevenoaks District Council.
2009-09-11 00:00:00
Brasted Parish By-election alert
Electors from Brasted will soon have the chance to elect a new Councillor to Brasted Parish Council following the resignation of Janice Stent last month.
2009-09-11 00:00:00
More people are getting on the buses
An extra 3.5million passengers were carried on buses over the past year, raising the total to 55.2million journeys, according to the latest Kent County Council figures.
2009-09-10 00:00:00
Enjoy a marathon event in Sevenoaks this month!
A unique event inspired by London 2012 will give residents the chance to enjoy a musical marathon in Sevenoaks later this month.
2009-09-09 00:00:00
Careless calls cost lives
Lives across the county are being put at risk every day, because the 999 service is being abused, Kent Police has warned.
2009-09-09 00:00:00
Kier Group acquires stake in Kent's Building Schools for the
Future
Kier Group plc is now a key player in delivering Kent's first Building Schools for the Future Local Education Partnership, after buying Telereal Trillium's investment in the scheme.
2009-09-09 00:00:00
French visitors discover history and friendship
Hundreds of walkers from Kent and Pas-de-Calais gathered at Dover Town Hall on Sunday 6 September for a day of walking, discovering Kent's landscape and history and making new friends.
2009-09-09 00:00:00
Kent adults celebrate exam success
Kent Adult Education students are celebrating success after achieving their AS and A-Level qualifications.
2009-09-08 00:00:00
Making the Connexions to support Kent's young people
At a time when young people need the best advice and support with their education and career choices, Kent County Council has renewed its contract with the Connexions Partnership Kent & Medway in a three-year deal starting in April 2010.
2009-09-08 00:00:00
'Why Weight' to lose weight for free
Swanley and Westerham residents who want to shift some pounds can sign up to a successful, and free, weight loss programme this month.
2009-09-07 00:00:00
Should this roundabout go
Residents are being asked whether a mini-roundabout should be removed at a Sheppey road junction.
2009-09-07 00:00:00
Applause celebrates its tenth birthday
Applause Rural Touring will be supporting Horton Kirby promoters next month as they host the popular 'New Rope String Band' as part of the Applause tenth anniversary celebrations.
2009-09-04 00:00:00
Safety advice on offer in Sevenoaks!
Sevenoaks residents can take advantage of a host of safety tips at a special Community Safety Day in the town later this month.
2009-09-04 00:00:00
Quick start for East Kent Access
Work will start soon on the £87million upgrading of two major East Kent roads.
2009-09-04 00:00:00
Networking event for businesses
Sevenoaks District Council will be hosting a free Sevenoaks Chamber of Commerce Open Evening and Networking event at the Council building on Thursday 10 September between 5.30pm and 7.30pm.
2009-09-04 00:00:00
Disabled sailor Hilary Lister sails into the record
books
Kent woman Hilary Lister sailed into the record books on Monday 31 August as she became the first female quadriplegic sailor to sail solo around the British Isles. Hilary, 37 from Canterbury can only move her head, eyes and mouth and cont
2009-09-03 00:00:00
Skateboard coaching at Sevenoaks and Swanley!
Time is running out for young people in the District to get involved in an exciting skateboarding project that kicks off in just over two weeks.
2009-09-03 00:00:00
Policing Minister visits Kent
The Policing Minister, David Hanson MP, visited Kent on Wednesday 2 September to see how officers are delivering on Kent communities' local priorities.
2009-09-03 00:00:00
Residents can 'Go Wild' for electronic newsletter!
Gardening fanatics in the District can pick up a range of hints and tips at the touch of a button thanks to new electronic wildlife gardening newsletter.
2009-09-02 00:00:00
'One Vision' to rock you at the Stag!
An inspirational musical exploring one man’s journey to live the same life as everyone else, backed up with live music from a brilliant Queen tribute band, comes to Sevenoaks next month.
2009-09-02 00:00:00
Alcohol partnership brings community results
Training for retailers, patrols and activities for young people are all being successfully used to reduce the amount of under-age drinking and anti-social behaviour in Edenbridge.
2009-09-01 00:00:00
CCTV zooms in to help with nearly 600 arrests!
Sevenoaks District Council’s CCTV cameras have assisted police in nearly 600 arrests since April 2007 the latest figures reveal.
2009-08-28 00:00:00
Kent's GCSE students reach milestone
Kent's students have again delivered extraordinary success in their GCSE results, racing ahead compared with national figures.
2009-08-27 00:00:00
Council and police enter a new era
Improvements in public safety and tackling anti-social behaviour will take another step forward when Sevenoaks District's first ever joint Community Safety Unit officially opens on 3 September 2009.
2009-08-26 00:00:00
Two jailed for money laundering
Two men have been jailed after pleading guilty to money laundering offences, which included hiding £600,000 in a washing machine.
2009-08-26 00:00:00
Have you seen Ronald Hewitt?
Hertfordshire Police is seeking the public’s help in tracing a 78-year-old man from Stevenage.
2009-08-25 00:00:00
Man sentenced for fraud raising money for charity
A 38-year-old man from Ashford was given a suspended sentence on 21 August 2009 after pleading guilty to organising events to raise money for ill children in Kent, Essex, Surrey and Norfolk and withholding more than £8,000 of proceeds.
2009-08-25 00:00:00
Avoid becoming the victim of a scam
Following reports of a number of financial scams where members of the public are cold-called and asked to provide financial information, Kent Police is advising everyone to make sure they check the caller is legitimate and never to give out bank details u
2009-08-25 00:00:00
