Who will fill the hot seat?
Sevenoaks District Councillors are preparing to play musical chairs as an extra seat is placed in the Council chamber ready for one new arrival.
2003-04-15 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 30 April 2003.
2003-04-14 00:00:00
Nine residents warned to put an end to their anti-social behaviour
Nine people in Sevenoaks District known to be responsible for anti-social behaviour have been sent warning letters advising them to change their behavior or else they may be put before the courts.
2003-04-11 00:00:00
Pulling in the voters
Residents who want to have their say about the way that Sevenoaks District Council is run need look no further than the bottom of their pint glass.
2003-04-08 00:00:00
Windfall for voluntary groups in Swanley
Over the last year, voluntary and community groups in Swanley have benefited from some £35,000 that has been distributed through the Swanley - People First Community Chest.
2003-04-08 00:00:00
New racial reporting hotline launched
A new 24-hour racial incident reporting line in ten different languages was launched during early April to allow non-urgent race-related incidents and complaints to be reported.
2003-04-08 00:00:00
Council Easter opening times
Over the Easter period there will be some changes to Sevenoaks District Council’s opening times.
2003-04-01 00:00:00
Mega Easter madness at White Oak Leisure Centre
The Mega Easter week, an action packed holiday activity programme for children aged 5 to 13, is coming to White Oak Leisure Centre between 14 and 25 April.
2003-03-28 00:00:00
Food standards agency warns against drinking contaminated vodka
The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent warning to anyone who may have bought a brand of vodka called Original Vodka Russia Export Quality, made in Belgium. This product could contain dangerous levels of methanol.
2003-03-25 00:00:00
Council appoint new Chief Executive
Sevenoaks District Council has appointed a new Chief Executive who will be joining the organisation later in the year.
2003-03-24 00:00:00
Council drive to protect the vulnerable
Elderly residents can now feel safer in their homes after being provided with electronic reminder units that help to protect them from distraction burglary.
2003-03-21 00:00:00
The sky's the limit at the charity fun day
Residents are guaranteed a great day out whilst raising money for the Kent Air Ambulance Trust at White Oak Leisure and Indoor Bowls Centre on Saturday 29 March.
2003-03-21 00:00:00
Free fun for over 50s
Residents who are 50 years and older and keen to keep fit should get down to White Oak Leisure Centre on Wednesday 9 April for a free open day especially for the over fifties.
2003-03-21 00:00:00
Compost bin bargains
Sevenoaks District residents will have an opportunity to save money, improve their gardens and do their bit for a better environment, by attending a home-composting road show at Bligh's car park in Sevenoaks on Saturday 22 March.
2003-03-20 00:00:00
Revised Blighs scheme moves forward
Sevenoaks District Council and its developer Honeygrove Properties Ltd recently commissioned two expert urban designers to review the proposed Blighs scheme in Sevenoaks town with help from the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE)
2003-03-20 00:00:00
Car parking charges to be reduced following comments from residents
Some proposed car parking charge increases in the Sevenoaks town and station areas that were due to come into effect on 1 April have been lowered following comments made by local people.
2003-03-19 00:00:00
Good news for older residents
From 1 April, men aged 60 and above will be entitled to one of four of travel concessions that previously were unavailable until they were 65.
2003-03-19 00:00:00
Voluntary and youth groups cash in on Council grants
On 13 March, Sevenoaks District Council's Cabinet agreed grant funding of £82,350 for voluntary and youth groups in the area, subject to the normal call in procedures.
2003-03-18 00:00:00
Citizens' advice bureaux
Edenbridge, Sevenoaks and Swanley Citizens’ Advice Bureaux have received a total of £138,482 in grant aid from Sevenoaks District Council.
2003-03-14 00:00:00
No vote no voice
The local elections that are to take place on Thursday 1 May are a chance for everyone to have their say on how Sevenoaks District is run. All 54 seats on the District Council and almost 300 seats on parish and town councils throughout the District are up
2003-03-14 00:00:00
Council's colourful leaflet to explain ward boundary changes
Residents who are keen to find out about ward boundary changes that will take effect in the up-coming District Council elections on 1 May can now obtain a colourful leaflet explaining all the changes. The leaflet shows maps of the District before and afte
2003-03-14 00:00:00
Kerbside collection scheme promises to make recycling even easier
Residents in Edenbridge, Westerham, Sundridge, Brasted and parts of Riverhead, Chipstead and Four Elms will soon be able to help improve their local environment when the Council's kerbside recycling scheme is extended next month.
2003-03-13 00:00:00
Council sets out a 10 year vision for the District
Sevenoaks District residents are being asked for their views on stage one of the Community Plan called 'Shaping the Future', which sets out a vision for the District for the next ten years.
2003-03-12 00:00:00
Council on the road to recycling
The first ever road to be constructed in part from recycled materials in Sevenoaks District is set to be laid in Sundridge later this month.
2003-03-11 00:00:00
Don't miss out on the last two tropical extravaganzas at White Oak
After the huge success of the first Tropical Extravaganza night at White Oak Leisure Centre on Saturday 8 March, when around 140 children came along, young people in Swanley should not miss the chance to join in on this free event on March 15 and 29 betwe
2003-03-11 00:00:00
Rowers for ransom
Anyone looking to keep fit and do their bit for Comic Relief should get down to Sevenoaks Leisure Centre on Friday 14 and take part in the sponsored row.
2003-03-10 00:00:00
Council profits from land sale
As part of its continuing review of Council landholdings, five small sites were identified as surplus to requirements and, following discussions with local representatives, were sold at a recent public auction.
2003-03-04 00:00:00
Help for asthma sufferers
Asthma sufferers in Sevenoaks District can now benefit from a revised scheme that aims to alleviate some of the symptoms of the condition by improving the quality of air in their homes.
2003-03-04 00:00:00
Council Tax set at £131
Last night (Tuesday 25 February 2003) Sevenoaks District Councillors agreed a band D Council Tax of £130.86 for the District Council in the coming year at the meeting of the Council.
2003-02-26 00:00:00
All change at the District Council
Major changes will take place to the way local residents vote for the District Councillors who will represent them after the next District Council elections taking place on Thursday 1 May.
2003-02-26 00:00:00
Time running out to register for May's elections
Sevenoaks District residents have up until 11 March to register to vote in May's elections when every seat on the District and local town and parish councils will be up for grabs.
2003-02-26 00:00:00
Free passport to paradise
Young people in Swanley aged five to 13 have a chance to experience the delights of a tropical paradise without even having to leave the country. This is part of a campaign to promote healthy lifestyles, the benefits of exercise and healthy eating.
2003-02-25 00:00:00
Council sends out warning to benefit cheats
Sevenoaks District Council has sent out a warning shot to benefit cheats after it successfully prosecuted two benefit claimants who have defrauded the public. This was the first prosecution of its kind for the Council's Benefit Fraud Team which has made i
2003-02-24 00:00:00
It's not too late to dive into swimathon 2003
Local swimmers and charity fundraisers are being urged to make waves and sign up for the Butlins Swimathon 2003 as soon as possible or risk missing the boat.
2003-02-24 00:00:00
Council in clean-up job
A week-long drive to help tidy up Edenbridge town, called 'operation clean-up', is currently under way.
2003-02-18 00:00:00
Karate classes come to White Oak Leisure Centre
Residents in Swanley and the surrounding areas now have the opportunity to get into shape and learn martial arts at the same time, with the karate classes which are currently taking place at White Oak Leisure Centre.
2003-02-17 00:00:00
Power to the People
The results of the first ever Sevenoaks District Council Citizens' Panel were discussed at last night's Cabinet meeting (Thursday 13 February 2003).
2003-02-14 00:00:00
West Heath pupils look behind the scenes
On a series of visits to Sevenoaks District Council over the past few weeks, students from The New School at West Heath have been finding out about what the Council does, and how it works.
2003-02-13 00:00:00
Half-term MEGA fun for kids at White Oak Leisure Centre
Parents looking to keep their children busy over the half-term need look no further than MEGA at White Oak Leisure Centre that is running a wide range of fun events for children from Monday 24 to Friday 28 February.
2003-02-10 00:00:00
Blast boredom at Wildernesse Sports Centre
Wildernesse Sports Centre will be hosting an action packed week of Mega activities that promises to banish boredom for children and young people over the half-term week.
2003-02-10 00:00:00
Half-term MEGA fun for kids at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre
Parents looking to keep their children busy over the half-term need look no further than MEGA at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre that is running a wide range of fun events for kids from 24 to 28 February.
2003-02-10 00:00:00
Time is running out for an unmissable leisure promotion
Local people in Swanley have until the end of March to take advantage of White Oak Leisure Centre's fantastic low-cost membership package - one of the best deals ever offered by the Centre.
2003-02-07 00:00:00
Exercise class BOGOF at Swanley
White Oak Leisure Centre in Swanley is offering two fitness classes for the price of one throughout February.
2003-02-04 00:00:00
Boy band Mister headline Valentine dance night
The latest SNAP Dance Night comes to Sevenoaks on Saturday 15 February when two-piece boy band Mister will be performing live.
2003-02-04 00:00:00
Swanley local office on the move
Sevenoaks District Council's Local Office will be moving to a new location in the heart of the Swanley town from Monday 3 February to make the Council's services even more convenient for local residents.
2003-01-28 00:00:00
What did you say about the Council's finances?
Local people were recently asked for their views on Sevenoaks District Council's spending priorities for the coming year. The Council is now making available the results of the consultation that ran from November to mid January.
2003-01-28 00:00:00
