Council to review second stage of Blighs
Sevenoaks District Council has agreed to take a fresh look at the next stage of the Blighs development in Sevenoaks following the Full Council meeting on Tuesday 22 July.
2003-07-29 00:00:00
White Oak tropical extravaganza back by popular demand
After the huge success of the first three Tropical Extravaganzas at White Oak Leisure Centre in March, when around 600 residents came along, young people in Swanley once again have the chance to experience the delights of the exotic paradise.
2003-07-24 00:00:00
Crash course swimming lessons come to White Oak Leisure Centre
Children who want to learn to swim or improve their technique over the summer holidays should get down to White Oak Leisure Centre. As part of the Mega summer holiday programme for children, the leisure centre is running a programme of crash course swimmi
2003-07-24 00:00:00
Take the Charlton Challenge
Budding Beckhams will be able to make the most of the Charlton Athletic Football Course, a week-long intensive programme that runs from Monday 4 August to Friday 8 August at Edenbridge Leisure Centre.
2003-07-22 00:00:00
Chairman's reception marks year in office
Cllr Donald Spence, Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman, held his Annual Civic reception to mark his year as Chairman at which he outlined the themes he will be supporting in the coming months.
2003-07-22 00:00:00
Swimming pools pass safety test with flying colours
Residents can continue to swim in Sevenoaks District's public swimming pools safe in the knowledge that the centres' lifeguards have passed their official assessment with flying colours.
2003-07-22 00:00:00
Fluming great prizes to be won at White Oak Leisure Centre
Residents win can a Play station II, a bike donated by Halfords, one of two family tickets to 'Chessington World of Adventures’ or one of six mystery Zoggs prizes by simply riding on the flumes at White Oak Leisure Centre between now and 25 August.
2003-07-22 00:00:00
Council sends out warning about dog theft
Sevenoaks District Council is sending out a stark warning to dog owners that man's best friend is falling victim to an increase in suspected dog theft reported to its dog wardens and is set to introduce a microchipping system to allow dogs to be quickly a
2003-07-22 00:00:00
Splash 'n' fun at Edenbridge Leisure Centre
Children and adults can now cool down over the summer holidays with 'Splash 'n' Fun' at Edenbridge Leisure Centre, which includes a giant inflatable Treasure Island.
2003-07-21 00:00:00
'Life's a beach' at Sevenoaks District's leisure centres
Members who introduce newcomers to the fitness gyms in Sevenoaks District, can now take advantage of a great new 'Life's a beach' offer. Not only will they, and the new member, gain one month's free membership, but also both will benefit from a free perso
2003-07-21 00:00:00
Riverhead road and drainage improvements
A number of road and drainage improvements will be carried out in the Riverhead area in the next few weeks.
2003-07-21 00:00:00
The Youth Zone van gets into gear for the summer
The new Youth Zone van is gearing up for a summer of free fun filled activities for young people over the age of eight in Sevenoaks District, including team games, circus skills, parachute games and arts and crafts.
2003-07-17 00:00:00
Four weeks of MEGA summer fun for kids at White Oak Leisure Centre
Parents who want to keep their children busy over the summer holidays need look no further than MEGA at White Oak Leisure Centre where a wide range of fun events for kids will be taking place from 28 July to 22 August.
2003-07-16 00:00:00
Free fun for children at White Oak Leisure Centre
Young people from Swanley and the surrounding areas can take part in a morning of free fun at White Oak Leisure Centre on Saturday 26 July.
2003-07-16 00:00:00
Improvements to Edenbridge Road
Edenbridge residents are to benefit from road improvements to Mill Hill, one of the main roads that run through the town. A section of the road is to be totally resurfaced between 7pm on Tuesday 22 July and 5am Thursday 24 July. However, to avoid too much
2003-07-16 00:00:00
Five weeks of MEGA summer fun at Sevenoaks and Wildernesse Leisure Centres
Parents who want to keep their children busy over the summer holidays need look no further than MEGA at Sevenoaks and Wildernesse Leisure Centres where a wide range of fun events for kids will be taking place from 23 July to 29 August.
2003-07-16 00:00:00
Council publishes first ever homelessness strategy
Sevenoaks District Council's first homelessness strategy was agreed by the Council's Cabinet last Thursday (10 July). It aims to make the best use of Council resources to help prevent people from becoming homeless in the first place.
2003-07-15 00:00:00
Popular kerbisde recycling scheme to be extended
From late July, more Sevenoaks District residents will be able to take advantage of the popular kerbside recycling scheme that began last year.
2003-07-15 00:00:00
Chairman and Vice Chairman's Engagements 15 - 30 July
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's and Vice-Chairman's engagements for 15 to 30 July are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events, please call Alison Walker on 01732 227177.
2003-07-15 00:00:00
Family fun day comes to Swanley
Parents and children can enjoy a free family fun day which is taking place at the Swanley Youth and Community Centre on Wednesday 30 July, to celebrate the town's Healthy Lifestyles Project.
2003-07-15 00:00:00
Water way to enjoy free swimming
Six year old Stephanie Russell will be making a splash at White Oak Leisure Centre after winning free swimming for the whole summer.
2003-07-14 00:00:00
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
Question time
Between August and January next year, many residents will receive one of three questionnaires that cover life in Sevenoaks District and how satisfied they are with Sevenoaks District Council.
2003-07-10 00:00:00
Sevenoaks District leads the way in on-line planning
Sevenoaks District residents can now submit and pay for planning applications on-line saving time and resources through the 'Planning Portal'.
2003-07-10 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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 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
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
