Council revises Members' allowances
Following a review of Member's' allowances by an independent panel, Sevenoaks District Councillors agreed, at the meeting of the full Council on Tuesday 23 April, to accept a significantly lower basic allowance than that recommended by the Panel.
2002-04-30 00:00:00
Launch set to go according to plan
On Friday 3 May, an important new plan will be launched to set out how crime and disorder across Sevenoaks District will be tackled over the next three years.
2002-04-30 00:00:00
Wheely green gardening
A special wheeled bin is now available for residents to help recycle their garden waste and turn it into environmentally-friendly compost.
2002-04-26 00:00:00
Edenbridge Community Warden comes to town
Edenbridge welcomes a new face this month when the District's first Community Warden Alex Stephen takes to the streets.
2002-04-26 00:00:00
Compost week gets underway
Residents in Sevenoaks District are being encouraged to take up home composting, that is good for the garden, the environment and saves gardeners money, as part of Compost Week from 28 April to 4 May.
2002-04-25 00:00:00
New arrangements given seal of approval
Sevenoaks District Councillors formally agreed to adopt the Cabinet style of decision making at last Tuesdays meeting of the Council (23 April 2002).
2002-04-25 00:00:00
Ide Hill hall open for business
Residents of Ide Hill enjoyed the sunshine last weekend (Saturday 20 April) at the opening of their newly refurbished village hall.
2002-04-23 00:00:00
Parents asked to get real over nappies
Local parents are being asked to consider using real nappies instead of disposable nappies as part of 'Real nappy week' to help the environment and to help them save money. The week runs from 22 to 28 April.
2002-04-23 00:00:00
Fight continues for Eden Valley School
On 18 April, Sevenoaks District Council's Cabinet agreed to make a formal objection to the closure of the Eden Valley School.
2002-04-19 00:00:00
Bank Holiday refuse collection dates 2002
The following changes will be made to refuse collection times in Sevenoaks District over the May and June Bank Holiday periods.
2002-04-17 00:00:00
Operation Cubit clears up
As part of a combined effort to reduce the problem of dangerous and untaxed abandoned vehicles, over 70 vehicles have been removed from Sevenoaks District within the last ten days.
2002-04-16 00:00:00
Council takes steps to improve phone mast communications
Sevenoaks District Council is taking action to improve communication between planning officers and telephone companies in an attempt to respond to residents' concerns about the increase in phone masts across Sevenoaks District.
2002-04-12 00:00:00
The Stag receives new funding from Council
After extensive discussions between Sevenoaks District Council and the Stag Board about how best to secure the long-term viability of the Stag Theatre, the two parties have mutually agreed a three year package involving a reducing grant.
2002-04-12 00:00:00
Getting your kicks at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre
Nathan Stell from Fordcombe has recently claimed first prize at an international kickboxing competition in Denmark as well as coming first in the UK Championships.
2002-04-04 00:00:00
7Oaks Acorns jump for it
Sevenoaks based 7Oaks Acorns Trampoline Club competed against regional clubs from southern England on Sunday 24 March as they took part in the regional trampoline competition.
2002-04-04 00:00:00
Relief road comes one step closer to completion
A start on building Edenbridge western relief road will come one step closer when a contract to cement the deal is signed by Sevenoaks District Council and Kent County Council.
2002-03-25 00:00:00
Council staff on the run
Five staff members from Sevenoaks District Council will be pushing themselves to the limit this April when they take part in the London Marathon.
2002-03-22 00:00:00
Time running out to arrange road closures for Jubilee celebrations
With the Queen's Golden Jubilee fast approaching, Sevenoaks District Council is urging residents to let it know about any roads they would like closed in order to hold street parties by
2002-03-20 00:00:00
Council to sign new highways agreement
Sevenoaks District Council is poised to sign a new highways agreement with Kent County Council which means that both authorities will continue to work in partnership to improve Sevenoaks District's roads.
2002-03-19 00:00:00
Anyone for cricket?
Sevenoaks District is going cricket mad according to the findings of a recent poll by Sevenoaks District Cricket Partnership which found that 88% of local primary schools are enjoying the sport. This is believed to be the highest rate of participation in
2002-03-18 00:00:00
You asked for it!
The young people of Crockenhill are to have their own youth club after getting together and approaching their parish council and local police officer.
2002-03-13 00:00:00
Bully busters tour primary schools
Ten pupils from Bradbourne School, Sevenoaks who have formed their own Youth Action Group will be presenting a play to primary schools in an attempt to reduce the fears and anxieties many primary pupils face when they move up to secondary education.
2002-03-13 00:00:00
How friendly is your garden?
A new scheme is being launched across the District this spring to encourage people to help local wildlife prosper by creating wildlife friendly environments in their gardens.
2002-03-12 00:00:00
Funding announced for Citizens' Advice Bureaux
Edenbridge, Sevenoaks and Swanley Citizens' Advice Bureaux have received a total of £138,482 funding from Sevenoaks District Council as part of its voluntary grant scheme.
2002-03-12 00:00:00
Council helps voluntary and youth groups
On 7 March, Sevenoaks District Council's Cabinet agreed grant funding of £221,000 for voluntary and youth groups.
2002-03-12 00:00:00
A life of crime
Philip Aldis is Sevenoaks District Council's new Community Safety Co-ordinator.
2002-03-12 00:00:00
Planning charges to change
Charges for some of the Planning Services provided by Sevenoaks District Council are set to change from 1 May 2002.
2002-03-12 00:00:00
Community sets out a vision for Edenbridge
Community groups and local organisations have joined forces to form the Edenbridge Vision Group to help save Eden Valley School from closure.
2002-03-08 00:00:00
Rural voices of Kala Sangam
Swanley Library is the setting for a colourful performance for all the family featuring dance, music and storytelling from South East Asia together with stories gathered from the local community in Swanley.
2002-03-01 00:00:00
District Council sets tax of £122
Last night (Thursday 28 February) Sevenoaks District Councillors agreed a band D Council Tax of £122.40 for the coming year at the meeting of the Council.
2002-03-01 00:00:00
Fawkham and Hartley's new man
Independent Councillor Roy Glover is the new Member representing Fawkham and Hartley following the District by-election held on Thursday 21 February.
2002-02-26 00:00:00
Fawkham and Hartley's new man
Independent Councillor Roy Glover is the new Member representing Fawkham and Hartley following the District by-election held on Thursday 21 February.
2002-02-26 00:00:00
Two contest Halstead Parish Council
Two local people have entered the contest to elect a new parish councillor for Halstead.
2002-02-25 00:00:00
By-election winners
Roy Glover is the new District Council member for Fawkham and Hartley following the District by-election that was held yesterday (Thursday 21 February).
2002-02-22 00:00:00
Good as gold
Sevenoaks District residents have shown their green credentials by helping Sevenoaks District Council to win the first prize in Aylesford Newsprint's Quality 2001 collection scheme.
2002-02-18 00:00:00
Coaching made easy
Those with an interest in sport who are keen to learn coaching and pass on their skills to young people can find out the best way of doing so as part of a new workshop called "Working with children".
2002-02-13 00:00:00
How to plan a street party for the Golden Jubilee
The Queen's Golden Jubilee is set to take place on Monday 3 June and Sevenoaks District Council is already helping local people arrange road closures for Jubilee celebrations.
2002-02-12 00:00:00
Coaching made easy
Those with an interest in sport who are keen to learn coaching and pass on their skills to young people can find out the best way of doing so as part of a new workshop called "Working with children".
2002-02-12 00:00:00
Sevenoaks District Council's new director
Kristen Paterson has been appointed to the post of Community Services Director at Sevenoaks District Council.
2002-02-07 00:00:00
Dry and go
Visitors to Sevenoaks Leisure Centre are to be among the first in the country to try out a giant new human dryer which recently won an award on television's Tomorrow's World inventions programme.
2002-01-29 00:00:00
Four stand in Fawkham and Hartley by-election
Four candidates have come forward to stand in the Sevenoaks District Council elections for the Fawkham and Hartley ward taking place on 21 February.
2002-01-29 00:00:00
Election in Halstead
An election has been called in Halstead to fill a vacancy on the Parish Council caused by the sad death of Percy Dicker .
2002-01-29 00:00:00
Changes to parking charges in Sevenoaks
Parking charges in Sevenoaks' car parks are set to increase from 1 April. Proposed increases were approved by the Council's Cabinet at its meeting on 17 January.
2002-01-23 00:00:00
Council plans to improve community safety
Sevenoaks District Community Safety Partnership has published its Community Safety Audit of the District and its plans to tackle crime and disorder over the next three years.
2002-01-22 00:00:00
Councils work together on new technology
Sevenoaks and Tandridge District Councils have reached a ground-breaking agreement outlining how they plan to work together to provide information and communications technology in future.
2002-01-17 00:00:00
Cans of hot dogs withdrawn from supermarkets
Asda and Lidl have withdrawn and recalled some types of hot dog products from their shelves as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has found that they carry a small risk of giving people food poisoning. Some of the cans are also at risk of exploding when open
2002-01-17 00:00:00
Council cuts down on 'rat-running'
Swanley residents could benefit from an experimental road closure scheme to help prevent vehicles "rat-running" in St George's Road.
2002-01-15 00:00:00
By-elections in Fawkham and Hartley
Following the sad death of Cllr John Sandeford late last year, an election has been called on 21 February to fill the vacant seat on Sevenoaks District Council for the Fawkham and Hartley ward.
2002-01-11 00:00:00
Application for concrete crusher is turned down
Sevenoaks District Council and the London Borough of Bromley have won an appeal against an application to use Bourne Wood Sandpit for crushing and screening waste to make rubble to build roads and other constructions.
2002-01-09 00:00:00
Looking ahead
Local people can now find out about key decisions that will affect them with Sevenoaks District Council's "Forward Plan" - a document that is published every month.
2002-01-09 00:00:00
Three contest Ash-cum-Ridley Parish election
Three local people have entered the contest to elect a new parish councillor for Ash-cum-Ridley - New Ash Green South East Ward.
2002-01-04 00:00:00
Man's best friend
Part of Terry's job is collecting abandoned, stray or lost dogs from around Sevenoaks District and helping to reunite them with their owners, a job made all the easier if the dogs have been microchipped.
2001-12-18 00:00:00
Planning department makes steady improvement
Sevenoaks District Council is in the top ten authorities that have improved their performance in deciding planning applications according to a Government survey published on 14 December.
2001-12-18 00:00:00
Council staff spread a little Christmas cheer to Afghanistan
Staff at the Council Offices in Sevenoaks have been busily collecting shoeboxes filled with a range of gifts to send to children in Afghanistan in time for Christmas.
2001-12-13 00:00:00
It's your call!
Young people aged up to 18 years old in Sevenoaks District now have their own information line to help them find about events, places to go and advice specific to people of this age group.
2001-12-12 00:00:00
Traffic scheme in line for Otford
A new 20mph zone could be introduced in Otford High Street as early as next year if the latest plans to control traffic speed through the village are successful and meet with residents' support.
2001-12-11 00:00:00
