Keep on running!
Sevenoaks District Council Street Cleanser, Kevin Bathurst will be pounding the streets of London when he takes his place amongst the starters for this year's London marathon.
2001-03-29 00:00:00
New opening hours for Edenbridge Local Office
The opening hours of Edenbridge Local Office are set to change from 1 April. Its new hours will be standardized to open 10am to 4pm seven days a week.
2001-03-29 00:00:00
Extra stops for town circular
The Sevenoaks Town Circular bus is set to be even more convenient for residents who need to get across Sevenoaks in a hurry.
2001-03-28 00:00:00
Council and Theatre join together to look at new ways of maintaining the Stag
Sevenoaks District Council's Leisure Committee is proposing to form a new joint working group with the Board of the Stag Theatre to look at the future of the Stag Theatre and its future maintenance requirements.
2001-03-28 00:00:00
Nappy talk
Local parents have a unique opportunity to save money and help the environment thanks to a new real nappy scheme being run by Councils in Kent.
2001-03-28 00:00:00
Local man prosecuted for storing tyres
A West Kingsdown landowner has been successfully prosecuted by Sevenoaks District Council's Enforcement Team for failing to abide by an enforcement notice.
2001-03-28 00:00:00
Notice of public meetings - April 2001
You are invited to attend the meetings listed below, which are open to the public and which will be held on the dates specified. Usually meetings commence at 7 p.m. and are held at the Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, Kent.
2001-03-26 00:00:00
New initiatives for business
Sevenoaks District Council has put in place a new fund to support projects that will benefit local businesses and the economy following a review of its business support and promotional activities.
2001-03-26 00:00:00
The weekend is young
Young representatives from across the District were eager to improve their communication skills, as well as having a good time, at an activity weekend arranged especially for young people.
2001-03-19 00:00:00
Roadworks on the 'superhighway'
Local residents can find out how to avoid roadworks across the District before leaving home by checking out the "roadworks" section of Sevenoaks District Council's web site.
2001-03-14 00:00:00
The French connection
On 2 March, French visitors from Le Mission Locale - a multi-agency project set up to offer advice and projects for young people based in St Omer - travelled to Sevenoaks for a tour of the District.
2001-03-09 00:00:00
What they really, really want...
In an attempt to find out what matters to young people in the District, Sevenoaks District Council is working on a new plan to help meet the needs of this age group.
2001-03-09 00:00:00
Compost bin and water butt bargains
District residents have an opportunity to save money, help the environment and improve their gardens at a one-day compost bin and water butt sale during March.
2001-03-07 00:00:00
Sevenoaks District Local Plan
The Sevenoaks District Local Plan was adopted on 2 March 2000 and covers Sevenoaks District. This Plan replaces the three previously adopted plans - The Sevenoaks and Area Local Plan, The Swanley Planning Area Local Plan, and The Sevenoaks Rural Areas Loc
2001-03-07 00:00:00
Council expresses concern over new traffic lights
Sevenoaks District Council has expressed serious concerns to Kent County Council over traffic delays and safety implications of the newly installed traffic signals on London Road at the junction of Hitchin Hatch Lane and the railway station.
2001-03-02 00:00:00
Council sets tax of £99.18
Sevenoaks District councillors have agreed a Band D Council Tax of £99.18 for the next year. The figure was agreed at the Full Council meeting on Tuesday 27 February.
2001-03-01 00:00:00
Foot and mouth notice
As a precautionary measure, Sevenoaks District Council is closing its land to the public to minimise the risk of "Foot & Mouth" infection being transmitted across the country.
2001-02-28 00:00:00
On a mission to Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks District is set to extend a warm cross-channel welcome when our French Partners visit this week.
2001-02-28 00:00:00
Man's best friend
Sevenoaks District residents have a new weapon in the war against dogs that foul in public places. Irresponsible dog owners should be warned, there is a new dog warden in town!
2001-02-26 00:00:00
Have your say on how the Council takes decisions
Over the coming months, local people will be consulted on how Sevenoaks District Council will take decisions in the future.
2001-02-20 00:00:00
Football crazy!
Local young people who are keen to develop their football skills have a unique opportunity to improve their game at Edenbridge Leisure Centre on Wednesday 21 February from 10am to 3pm.
2001-02-14 00:00:00
Leisure Centre is positively streamlined
The major redevelopment of Sevenoaks Leisure Centre is almost complete and an exciting range of new facilities will soon be open to the general public.
2001-02-09 00:00:00
Council improves its performance
In January, Sevenoaks District Council determined 63% of planning applications within eight weeks.
2001-02-05 00:00:00
Extra help for the visually impaired
Local taxi companies are being encouraged to offer greater communication to visually impaired passengers.
2001-02-01 00:00:00
Major town centre site purchased by Sevenoaks District Council
The District Council has completed the purchase of the Head Leasehold Interest from Morgan Grenfell of 66 London Road as part of their aspirations to secure a prestigious and comprehensive scheme for this important town centre frontage.
2001-01-16 00:00:00
Have your say on planning applications via e-mail
Did you know you can now make comments or submit your representations on any planning application by e-mail? If you are connected to the internet by computer, TV or use an internet service centre, i.e. Cybercafe, you can send your e-mail to the following
2001-01-15 00:00:00
Beating the Benefit fraudsters
The Council is actively trying to reduce the number of fraudulent Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit claims.
2001-01-10 00:00:00
Sevenoaks Business Forum Breakfast Workshop
A breakfast workshop was held this morning (10 January) at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre involving representatives from the District's business community and Sevenoaks District Council.
2001-01-10 00:00:00
Information from Whitehall at your fingertips
A new web site is helping staff in local authorities to get information from across Government faster and more easily.
2001-01-09 00:00:00
Travel Westerham 2 Sevenoaks for speed and value
Endless queues and frantic dashes for the last parking space could be a thing of the past with the arrival of a new bus route in the Sevenoaks District.
2001-01-05 00:00:00
Tree-cycling at Christmas
Sevenoaks District is being entered for a Christmas Tree Recycling Competition to help reduce waste produced after the festive season.
2000-12-19 00:00:00
Bligh's opens in Sevenoaks
Bligh's Meadow has opened to shoppers just in time for those last minute Christmas gifts.
2000-12-13 00:00:00
Christmas refuse collections
A reminder to all Sevenoaks district residents about the refuse collection service over the festive season.
2000-12-12 00:00:00
Fordcombe School embark on Eco-School status
Fordcombe Primary School have launched their Eco-schools Project, a European wide scheme designed to help turn environmental awareness into environmental action within the whole school community.
2000-12-12 00:00:00
Voluntary organisations and youth grant scheme
Sevenoaks District Council is inviting applications from voluntary and charitable organisations as well as organisations working with young people for its grant scheme for the next financial year.
2000-12-05 00:00:00
Listening Days 2000
Select the link below to see results of the three listening days carried out in November 2000 at Westerham, Otford and New Ash Green. Also see the news release,
2000-12-01 00:00:00
Greatness Quarry Restoration Scheme
Cory Environmental and Ibstock Brick have made a planning application for the restoration of Greatness Quarry, Sevenoaks.They are hosting an exhibition for anyone who wants to find out more about the Greatness Quarry Restoration Scheme at the Sevenoaks Co
2000-11-30 00:00:00
Key conveniences for the disabled
Disabled residents across the Sevenoaks District will benefit from improved public conveniences if a new scheme proposed by Sevenoaks District Council' s Environmental Services Committee gets the go ahead.
2000-11-30 00:00:00
Christmas time at Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks District Council is making things easier for the festive shopper this Christmas as an added incentive to visit the town.
2000-11-29 00:00:00
Future electoral arrangements for the District
The Local Government Commission for England has recently published its draft recommendations on the future electoral arrangements for Sevenoaks.
2000-11-29 00:00:00
The motorists' voice
Motorists in Kent can say what is important to them at a new Kent County Council forum this week.
2000-11-27 00:00:00
Fear of crime
Many people in Kent still have real fears about being safe in their community despite police evidence of falling crime rates, says Kent County Council's Chief Executive Mike Pitt.
2000-11-27 00:00:00
Travel safe by taxi
Seven local hackney carriage drivers and one private hire driver are better placed to help the community travel safely, thanks to a new initiative known as
2000-11-27 00:00:00
Interactive Kent prospects
Business people in Kent can interact with the Kent Prospects website to give their views about the future of the county's economy.
2000-11-27 00:00:00
Having your say on local services
Local residents are being invited to have their say on the services provided by Sevenoaks District Council.
2000-11-20 00:00:00
Green Day at Fordcombe School
Youngsters at Fordcombe Primary School will enjoy a special environmental show by Bozo and Zizi the clowns later this month, when the school holds a special Green Day.
2000-11-20 00:00:00
First units to open in Bligh's this month
The developers of Bligh's Meadow have issued a statement on the opening of the scheme in Sevenoaks town centre.
2000-11-20 00:00:00
Slim your bin
Four local families have taken up the challenge to slim their bin.
2000-11-10 00:00:00
Lullingstone tree tour
Would you like to meet a 700-year-old veteran? That's exactly what you can do at Lullingstone Park next week.
2000-11-10 00:00:00
