Tree-cycle this Christmas
Sevenoaks District Council is asking residents to dispose of their Christmas trees in the most environmentally friendly ways when they have finished with them at the end of the festive period.
2001-12-11 00:00:00
Christmas leisure centre opening times
Over Christmas, Sevenoaks District Council's leisure Centres will be open for most of the break offering a wide range of leisure activities. However, there are some occasions when they will be closed.
2001-12-11 00:00:00
Christmas and New Year refuse collections
Over the Christmas and New Year period, there may be some changes to refuse collection times in your area.
2001-12-10 00:00:00
Are you dreaming of a green Christmas?
Did you know that over Christmas, we throw away 30% more rubbish than usual? Most is collected by the Council and taken to landfill sites where it can create air, land and water pollution.
2001-12-07 00:00:00
Helping us to help the environment
Sevenoaks District Council is seeking residents' views on how to help protect the environment and conserve natural resources.
2001-12-07 00:00:00
Ash-cum-Ridley by-election
A by-election has been called to fill a vacancy on Ash-cum-Ridley Parish Council in the New Ash Green South East Ward.
2001-12-05 00:00:00
Anti-social behaviour order success for Sevenoaks District
Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court made the first Anti-Social Behaviour Order in the Sevenoaks District and West Kent Police areas yesterday (Monday 3 December).
2001-12-04 00:00:00
Keeping active over Christmas
Wildernesse Sports Centre in Sevenoaks is offering a packed programme of events and activities for young people over the Christmas holiday.
2001-12-04 00:00:00
Young people launch Action Plan
Young people from across Sevenoaks District will be joining together to help launch Sevenoaks District Council's Young People's Action Plan at Eden Valley School, Edenbridge on 12 December.
2001-11-29 00:00:00
Hartley goes to the polls
An election will be held on Thursday 13 December to elect two new councillors to serve on Hartley Parish Council.
2001-11-28 00:00:00
Residents achieve recycling record
Last month, Sevenoaks District residents broke a local recycling record by recycling some 500 tonnes of rubbish - the highest amount ever collected in one month.
2001-11-27 00:00:00
Major breakthrough on joint purchasing provision for Sevenoaks and Tandridge councils
Friday 9 November marked a major breakthrough in local authority joint purchasing as Sevenoaks and Tandridge District Councils entered into a contract with Agresso Ltd, for the supply of a Financial Management System for the two councils.
2001-11-22 00:00:00
Councillor John Sandeford - Memorial Service
A memorial service for Councillor John Sandeford, Chairman of Sevenoaks District Council from 2000/01, will be held on 29 November at 11am.
2001-11-21 00:00:00
Poetry and wine at the same time
Three talented poets are set to visit Sevenoaks Library later this month to give readings from their work and present residents with the opportunity to enjoy an evening of poetry and wine.
2001-11-15 00:00:00
Residents asked to take up the 'Slim your bin' challenge
Households across Sevenoaks District are being challenged to cut down on the amount of household rubbish they put out for collection as part Going for Green's "Slim your bin" challenge.
2001-11-13 00:00:00
A new way to have your say
Swanley residents are invited to come and see a huge 3D model of Swanley as the innovative
2001-11-12 00:00:00
Council agree to look at the transfer of the Stag Theatre
Council representatives on a Joint Working group set up to look at ways of funding the Stag Theatre's future maintenance needs reported its initial findings to Sevenoaks District Council's Cabinet last Thursday (8 November).
2001-11-12 00:00:00
Applause comes to Chiddingstone
Chiddingstone residents are in for an unusual evening of musical entertainment when
2001-11-06 00:00:00
Improved facilities for people with disabilities
Disabled residents will soon benefit from new locks being fitted to public toilets in Sevenoaks District to help ensure disabled cubicles are not misused in future.
2001-11-01 00:00:00
KASH in on energy saving scheme
Sevenoaks residents can benefit from fantastic savings this winter thanks to Sevenoaks District Council and Kent Action to Save Heat (KASH).
2001-11-01 00:00:00
Young People's Action Plan gets the go-ahead
Young people packed into Sevenoaks District Council's public gallery to hear Cllr Peter Fleming introduce the Young People's Action Plan to the Council at its meeting on Tuesday 30 October.
2001-10-31 00:00:00
Listening to the community
Local Councillors are taking to the streets next month to listen to residents' views on the area in which they live and the services that Sevenoaks District Council provides.
2001-10-31 00:00:00
Frightening fun at Edenbridge
Three scary winners were announced at Edenbridge Leisure Centre recently as the results of
2001-10-31 00:00:00
Councillor John Sandeford
It is with sadness that Sevenoaks District Council announces the death of Councillor John Sandeford who died on Sunday 28 October.
2001-10-30 00:00:00
Helping to access art
Disabled and elderly residents are the focus of a survey specially aimed at letting this group have their say about the kinds of arts activities available to them across Sevenoaks District.
2001-10-30 00:00:00
Is your home behaving badly?
To mark Energy Efficiency Week, Sevenoaks District Council are asking residents "Is your home behaving badly?".
2001-10-23 00:00:00
Balancing the books
Sevenoaks District Council's Overview & Scrutiny Board has been asked to comment on the Council's budget strategy which set out how much money it will raise and spend in the coming years.
2001-10-22 00:00:00
Partnership wins funding to tackle drugs
Sevenoaks District Community Safety Partnership has won £94,000 of Home Office funding to help tackle drug supply, drug-related crime and drug misuse for a project called "Communities Against Drugs".
2001-10-22 00:00:00
A sporting opportunity for Sevenoaks Leisure Centre
The exciting changes and improvements made to Sevenoaks Leisure Centre over the past few months are set to be celebrated in style when John Motson OBE officially opens the centre later this month.
2001-10-16 00:00:00
Operation Cubit success
The success of Operation Cubit, a scheme that took place over the summer to tackle abandoned and untaxed vehicles, was discussed at Sevenoaks District Council's Cabinet meeting last night.
2001-10-12 00:00:00
School is flagged up for success
Chevening Primary School is celebrating its second Eco-Schools award after two years of hard work.
2001-10-11 00:00:00
Making a difference
Sevenoaks District Council has published "Making a difference", a framework setting out its aims and objectives for the next year and beyond.
2001-10-08 00:00:00
Large colourful trees spring up in District libraries
Large, bold, colourful trees will soon be springing up in Swanley and Sevenoaks libraries as part of "The Big Draw", a day organised by the National Campaign for Drawing on 20 October to promote drawing.
2001-10-03 00:00:00
Taking action against anti-social behaviour
An 18 year old Edenbridge youth appeared on Monday (1 October) at Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court as a result of an application by Sevenoaks District Council for an Anti-Social Behaviour Order under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
2001-10-02 00:00:00
Chairman's service in Edenbridge
The biggest ever Chairman's Annual Civic Service is taking place in Edenbridge this month as local residents and guests take part in a day of events and festivities.
2001-10-01 00:00:00
It always comes in threes...
Passengers who travel on the 328 bus from Otford to Gravesend and the 323 service from East Hill to Sevenoaks can travel even farther for their money thanks to changes to the
2001-09-27 00:00:00
Council makes an exhibition at Otford
A public exhibition is being held in Otford to allow residents to have their say on the recent experimental traffic calming scheme that took place in the village.
2001-09-27 00:00:00
Chairman's letter to the Ambassador of the United States
The following letter was sent by Cllr Peter Deans, Chairman of Sevenoaks District Council, to The Honourable William S Farish, Ambassador of the United states at the American Embassy on 12 September.
2001-09-18 00:00:00
Inspector delivers encouraging report on planning service
Earlier this year, a team of inspectors from the Audit Commission critically assessed Sevenoaks District Councils planning services as part of a planned inspection of Development Control.
2001-09-12 00:00:00
The Business Support Discretionary Grant Scheme
Sevenoaks District Councils Business Support Discretionary Grant Scheme was launched earlier this year to provide support for business development and public events that promote businesses across the District.
2001-09-11 00:00:00
Swanley by-election winners
Robert Brookbank and Raymond Craddock were declared the winners last night at the District Council and Swanley Town Council by-elections for Swanley Christchurch ward.
2001-09-07 00:00:00
Team effort is on a roll
Two local companies have joined forces to design and produce a bracken roller, which is being used to protect local countryside across Sevenoaks District.
2001-09-06 00:00:00
What do bottles make...?
The first two winners of the Message on a Bottle competition, organised by leading plastics charity Recoup, have just been announced.
2001-09-06 00:00:00
District wins over £1m for homes for essential workers
Essential workers in Sevenoaks District will soon be able to get help to buy homes in the area thanks to a joint initiative by Sevenoaks District Council and the Moat Housing Group.
2001-09-06 00:00:00
Calling the register
Registration forms are being sent to all households across Sevenoaks District to give residents the opportunity to vote over the coming year.
2001-09-03 00:00:00
Is Sevenoaks an energetic district?
Households across Sevenoaks District will shortly be receiving a new home energy survey form and the chance to claim a free energy advice pack which offers tips on how to save money in the home.
2001-09-03 00:00:00
Sevenoaks Environmental Park is hit by vandalism
Sevenoaks Environmental Park in Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks, has been hit by vandalism as playground equipment was damaged in a recent attack.
2001-08-29 00:00:00
Swimming centres of excellence
Residents can swim with added confidence now that Sevenoaks District Council's leisure centres have met stringent lifeguard standards.
2001-08-29 00:00:00
Some helva products found to be contaminated with salmonella
The Food Standards Agency is advising consumers to avoid batches of certain specific helva products following tests that have found them to be contaminated with the food bug salmonella.
2001-08-23 00:00:00
Zap that Ragwort
Now is the time of year that Common Ragwort, a tall plant with yellow flowers, could pose a danger to cattle and horses.
2001-08-22 00:00:00
Keeping calm in Otford
Otford High Street will soon benefit from a new traffic calming experiment which aims to make the town safer for pedestrians.
2001-08-21 00:00:00
Two candidates withdraw from Swanley by-elections
Two candidates have withdrawn from the District and Town council by-elections in Swanley Christchurch ward that are due to take place on 6 September.
2001-08-21 00:00:00
Taking action against abandoned vehicles
Sevenoaks District Council is working with Kent County Council to step up its plans to deal with abandoned vehicles in the Sevenoaks District.
2001-08-16 00:00:00
Talk to your Council at the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show
Local people have a chance to find out about and comment on Sevenoaks District Council's services and issues affecting the District at this year's Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show.
2001-08-14 00:00:00
