Residents encouraged to rubbish litterbugs
Residents who want to help keep Sevenoaks District tidy and pleasant can now take part in a campaign against litter and fly tipping and win £500 in the process.
2003-07-10 00:00:00
Walking buses sidestep the school run
Pupils from Riverhead School are to celebrate the success of their 'Walking bus' scheme, which allows parents to escort, on foot, groups of children to and from school, on Monday 14 July.
2003-07-09 00:00:00
Get in shape for less at White Oak Leisure Centre
Teenagers looking to get fit can now make the most of a free gym induction, normally costing £16, in the Streamlines fitness studio at White Oak Leisure Centre.
2003-07-09 00:00:00
Trading surplus announced by Sevenoaks Direct Services
Sevenoaks Direct Services, the contracting arm of Sevenoaks District Council that provides a wide range of services including refuse and recycling services, has announced an end of year surplus of almost £32,000 to be reinvested into the Council for
2003-07-08 00:00:00
MEGA fun for kids at Edenbridge Leisure Centre
Parents who want to keep their children busy over summer holidays need look no further than MEGA at Edenbridge Leisure Centre when a wide range of fun events for kids will be taking place from 21 July through to 29 August.
2003-07-08 00:00:00
Chairman and Vice-Chairman's engagements 3 - 16 July
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's and Vice-Chairman's engagements for 3 to 16 July are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events, please call Nick Mann on 01732 227162.
2003-07-03 00:00:00
Try Angle awards reward young people
Young people from across Sevenoaks District are set to take away armfuls of awards this Thursday 3 July at the annual Try Angle ceremony at the Trinity Theatre and Arts Centre in Tunbridge Wells.
2003-07-03 00:00:00
Council to say 'thank you' to local volunteers
The achievements of local voluntary groups will be celebrated by Sevenoaks District Council at a special summer reception at Hollybush Indoor Bowls Centre on Wednesday 16 July.
2003-07-03 00:00:00
Music to the ears of green-minded residents
Residents who want to recycle their unwanted records, CDs, tapes, books and videos can now do so at two sites in Sevenoaks town.
2003-06-26 00:00:00
Clamping down on untaxed vehicles
Nearly 90 vehicles were taken off the streets in the last two weeks as part of a combined effort to rid Sevenoaks District of the problem of untaxed or abandoned vehicles.
2003-06-24 00:00:00
Edenbridge local elections results
The postponed Edenbridge District and Parish local elections were held on Thursday 19 June, below are the results.
2003-06-20 00:00:00
Council continues to crack down on benefit fraudsters
Sevenoaks District Council is continuing its crackdown on benefit fraud with another succesful prosecution on Monday 16 June at Sevenoaks Magistrates Court.
2003-06-20 00:00:00
Sevenoaks Town Council elections
Following the sad death of Sevenoaks Town Councillor John Buckwell, elections have been scheduled to fill the vacant seat.
2003-06-20 00:00:00
Council helps reunite stray dogs with their owners
Sevenoaks District Council is set to fall in line with many other local authorities and introduce a charge of £25 to return lost dogs to their owners from 7 July, to allow it to deal more effectively with the problem of stray dogs.
2003-06-16 00:00:00
Eco-school raises the green flag
Fordcombe Primary School raised the flag on Monday 9 June to celebrate achieving a prestigious green flag award from the Eco-Schools Award Scheme.
2003-06-13 00:00:00
Schools still have time to be 'Streets Ahead'
17 Primary Schools in the Sevenoaks District have already signed up to this year's ‘Streets Ahead’ survey, which is designed to make young people aware of the impact that school traffic has on the environment, and there is still time for more
2003-06-12 00:00:00
Multi-purpose courts opened in Chiddingstone
Cllr Donald Spence, Chairman of Sevenoaks District Council was present at the official opening of the new multi-purpose tennis courts in Chiddingstone on Saturday 7 June.
2003-06-11 00:00:00
Council's Chairman to visit Amherst Primary School
The Chairman of Sevenoaks District Council, Cllr Donald Spence, will visit Amherst primary school in Sevenoaks on Thursday 12 June at 9am, to give the pupils a talk on the Council and the way that it works.
2003-06-11 00:00:00
New 'Youth Van' set to hit the streets
The all new 'Youth Van' is hitting the road for young people in Sevenoaks District. Its official launch is at the Council's Offices on Wednesday 11 June and its first stop will be at the Willows Family Centre in Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, later that day a
2003-06-10 00:00:00
National glass week comes to Sevenoaks District
Sevenoaks residents are being encouraged to recycle glass refuse, as part of National Glass Week, which runs from 16 to 22 June.
2003-06-10 00:00:00
Council plans how to deliver on priorities
Representatives of organisations who deliver services in Sevenoaks District met at the Edenbridge Centre on Thursday 5 June to discuss how best to serve residents.
2003-06-10 00:00:00
Government praises Council recycling scheme
Sevenoaks District Council's clear sack recycling scheme, which was introduced last year, has been praised by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for improving recycling in the area.
2003-06-09 00:00:00
Power to the people
The results of the second survey of Sevenoaks District Council's Citizens' Panel were discussed at last night's Cabinet meeting (Thursday 5 June 2003) and have provided the Council with a clear list of issues which residents see as priorities for the Dist
2003-06-06 00:00:00
President of planning institute to visit Sevenoaks District
The President of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Vincent Goodstadt will be visiting Sevenoaks District on Thursday 12 June as part of a two day visit of Kent.
2003-06-06 00:00:00
ASBO success in West Kingsdown
A three month interim Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) was successfully placed on a boy from West Kingsdown today (Thursday 5 June 2003).
2003-06-05 00:00:00
Father's day fun at Wildernesse Leisure Centre
Fathers and children can celebrate Father’s Day this year by getting down to Wildernesse Leisure Centre on Saturday 14 June for a fun-packed morning of activities, with the fantastic under fives Saturday fun club.
2003-06-03 00:00:00
Healthy Lifestlyes project opens its doors
The Healthy Lifestyles project has begun to open up opportunities for community groups in the White Oak and St Mary’s wards in Swanley to participate more in physical activities and healthy lifestyles.
2003-06-03 00:00:00
Martial arts mania hits White Oak Leisure Centre
Residents who want to try their hand at martial arts should get down to White Oak Leisure Centre for the new weekly sessions that will begin on Tuesday 3 June.
2003-05-30 00:00:00
Fare's fair
Residents who own bus permits and are eligible to keep them, will be able to renew them from 9 June.
2003-05-30 00:00:00
Recycling hots up during the summer months
With the summer just around the corner and garden parties on the way, now is the perfect time for residents who want to help improve their local environment to make the most of Sevenoaks District Council's recycling schemes.
2003-05-29 00:00:00
Rural housing issues on the agenda
Residents who want to have their say on rural housing issues in Sevenoaks District should come to the Rural Housing Seminar on Tuesday 10 June in Eynsford.
2003-05-27 00:00:00
Council elects new Chairman
Cllr Donald Spence, Member of Sevenoaks District Council since 1987, was elected as Chairman at the Annual Meeting of the Council on Tuesday 20 May.
2003-05-21 00:00:00
Council gets tough on benefit cheats
Sevenoaks District Council has succesfully prosecuted another resident for benefit fraud. After making its first prosecution in February, the Council's benefit fraud team has made it clear that it will continue to be vigilant.
2003-05-20 00:00:00
Half-term Mega madness at Edenbridge Leisure Centre
Parents who want to keep their children busy over half term need look no further than MEGA at Edenbridge Leisure Centre when a wide range of fun events for kids will be taking place between 27 and 30 May.
2003-05-19 00:00:00
May bank holiday refuse collection times
Sevenoaks District residents will experience some changes to their refuse collection times due to the second May bank holiday.
2003-05-19 00:00:00
Council's Chairman says farewell to Sevenoaks District
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman Cllr Ron Bailey took his last official visit on Monday 12 May, to help raise money for Arthritis Research, before handing over his chain to his expected successor Cllr Donald Spence.
2003-05-14 00:00:00
Composting Awareness Week comes to Swanley
Local people are being asked to get behind Sevenoaks District Council to support Swanley Composting Awareness Week.
2003-05-13 00:00:00
Scouts open day comes to Sevenoaks Leisure Centre
Sevenoaks Scouts are coming together for a fun day of arts and crafts at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre on Saturday 17 May from 1pm to 4pm.
2003-05-09 00:00:00
Make a splash at Edenbridge Leisure Centre
Residents will now be able to make a splash when the Swim World Academy comes to Edenbridge Leisure Centre from the end of May.
2003-05-09 00:00:00
Mega half-term madness at Sevenoaks and Wildernesse Leisure Centres
Parents who want to keep their children busy over the half-term break need look no further than MEGA at Sevenoaks and Wildernesse Leisure Centres when a wide range of fun activities for kids will be taking place from 27 to 30 May.
2003-05-09 00:00:00
Take the Charlton Challenge
Youngsters between the ages of five and 12 will have the chance to play football like Beckham when the Charlton Athletic Football Challenge comes to Edenbridge Leisure Centre in early May.
2003-04-28 00:00:00
Record delivery
A record number of Sevenoaks District residents have asked to vote by post in the District and parish council elections on Thursday 1 May.
2003-04-24 00:00:00
Take the 'Ultra-fit Clubsport Challenge'
Anyone looking for a challenge and wanting to get fit should get down to Sevenoaks Leisure Centre for the 'Ultra-fit Clubsport Challenge' which recently started and is continuing throughout the year.
2003-04-24 00:00:00
Composting Awareness Week comes to Sevenoaks District
Local people are being asked to get behind Sevenoaks District Council and Kent County Council's War on Waste campaign by supporting Composting Awareness Week.
2003-04-24 00:00:00
Vote now to have your say
May 1 is nearly here and residents of Sevenoaks District have their chance to influence the direction of the Council and make a difference to the way that local services are run.
2003-04-23 00:00:00
Blooming wonderful trees brighten up Hillingdon
Hillingdon Avenue in Sevenoaks has been brightened up thanks to ten new flowering cherry trees that were planted during April by Sevenoaks District Council.
2003-04-22 00:00:00
Paving the way to better footways
Residents are set to benefit from major improvements to some of the District’s pavements from late April when the Council embarks on one of the biggest improvement programmes in recent years.
2003-04-17 00:00:00
Some District and Parish elections in Edenbridge put back following candidate's death
Following the sad death of William Plant, who was standing for election in both District and Parish council seats in Edenbridge on Thursday 1 May, elections in one District and one Parish ward in the town have been put back until June.
2003-04-17 00:00:00
New electoral arrangements promise fairer representation for residents
New electoral ward boundary changes and one additional elected councillor will help ensure residents are better represented at the District Council from Thursday 1 May when Sevenoaks District Council holds its four-yearly elections.
2003-04-17 00:00:00
Football classes extended due to popular demand
From May, due to high demand, the Charlton Challenge scheme is extending its football classes at White Oak Leisure Centre with the introduction of a new 'Premier level'.
2003-04-16 00:00:00
'Reach for the skies' at White Oak Leisure Centre
Children will have the opportunity to ‘reach for the skies' when new trampolining classes start at White Oak Leisure Centre on April 28.
2003-04-16 00:00:00
