New 'Youth Van' set to hit the streets
The all new 'Youth Van' is hitting the road for young people in Sevenoaks District. Its official launch is at the Council's Offices on Wednesday 11 June and its first stop will be at the Willows Family Centre in Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, later that day a
2003-06-10 00:00:00
Government praises Council recycling scheme
Sevenoaks District Council's clear sack recycling scheme, which was introduced last year, has been praised by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for improving recycling in the area.
2003-06-09 00:00:00
President of planning institute to visit Sevenoaks District
The President of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Vincent Goodstadt will be visiting Sevenoaks District on Thursday 12 June as part of a two day visit of Kent.
2003-06-06 00:00:00
Power to the people
The results of the second survey of Sevenoaks District Council's Citizens' Panel were discussed at last night's Cabinet meeting (Thursday 5 June 2003) and have provided the Council with a clear list of issues which residents see as priorities for the Dist
2003-06-06 00:00:00
ASBO success in West Kingsdown
A three month interim Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) was successfully placed on a boy from West Kingsdown today (Thursday 5 June 2003).
2003-06-05 00:00:00
Healthy Lifestlyes project opens its doors
The Healthy Lifestyles project has begun to open up opportunities for community groups in the White Oak and St Mary’s wards in Swanley to participate more in physical activities and healthy lifestyles.
2003-06-03 00:00:00
Father's day fun at Wildernesse Leisure Centre
Fathers and children can celebrate Father’s Day this year by getting down to Wildernesse Leisure Centre on Saturday 14 June for a fun-packed morning of activities, with the fantastic under fives Saturday fun club.
2003-06-03 00:00:00
Fare's fair
Residents who own bus permits and are eligible to keep them, will be able to renew them from 9 June.
2003-05-30 00:00:00
Martial arts mania hits White Oak Leisure Centre
Residents who want to try their hand at martial arts should get down to White Oak Leisure Centre for the new weekly sessions that will begin on Tuesday 3 June.
2003-05-30 00:00:00
Recycling hots up during the summer months
With the summer just around the corner and garden parties on the way, now is the perfect time for residents who want to help improve their local environment to make the most of Sevenoaks District Council's recycling schemes.
2003-05-29 00:00:00
Rural housing issues on the agenda
Residents who want to have their say on rural housing issues in Sevenoaks District should come to the Rural Housing Seminar on Tuesday 10 June in Eynsford.
2003-05-27 00:00:00
Council elects new Chairman
Cllr Donald Spence, Member of Sevenoaks District Council since 1987, was elected as Chairman at the Annual Meeting of the Council on Tuesday 20 May.
2003-05-21 00:00:00
Council gets tough on benefit cheats
Sevenoaks District Council has succesfully prosecuted another resident for benefit fraud. After making its first prosecution in February, the Council's benefit fraud team has made it clear that it will continue to be vigilant.
2003-05-20 00:00:00
May bank holiday refuse collection times
Sevenoaks District residents will experience some changes to their refuse collection times due to the second May bank holiday.
2003-05-19 00:00:00
Half-term Mega madness at Edenbridge Leisure Centre
Parents who want to keep their children busy over half term need look no further than MEGA at Edenbridge Leisure Centre when a wide range of fun events for kids will be taking place between 27 and 30 May.
2003-05-19 00:00:00
Council's Chairman says farewell to Sevenoaks District
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman Cllr Ron Bailey took his last official visit on Monday 12 May, to help raise money for Arthritis Research, before handing over his chain to his expected successor Cllr Donald Spence.
2003-05-14 00:00:00
Composting Awareness Week comes to Swanley
Local people are being asked to get behind Sevenoaks District Council to support Swanley Composting Awareness Week.
2003-05-13 00:00:00
Mega half-term madness at Sevenoaks and Wildernesse Leisure Centres
Parents who want to keep their children busy over the half-term break need look no further than MEGA at Sevenoaks and Wildernesse Leisure Centres when a wide range of fun activities for kids will be taking place from 27 to 30 May.
2003-05-09 00:00:00
Make a splash at Edenbridge Leisure Centre
Residents will now be able to make a splash when the Swim World Academy comes to Edenbridge Leisure Centre from the end of May.
2003-05-09 00:00:00
Scouts open day comes to Sevenoaks Leisure Centre
Sevenoaks Scouts are coming together for a fun day of arts and crafts at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre on Saturday 17 May from 1pm to 4pm.
2003-05-09 00:00:00
Take the Charlton Challenge
Youngsters between the ages of five and 12 will have the chance to play football like Beckham when the Charlton Athletic Football Challenge comes to Edenbridge Leisure Centre in early May.
2003-04-28 00:00:00
Composting Awareness Week comes to Sevenoaks District
Local people are being asked to get behind Sevenoaks District Council and Kent County Council's War on Waste campaign by supporting Composting Awareness Week.
2003-04-24 00:00:00
Take the 'Ultra-fit Clubsport Challenge'
Anyone looking for a challenge and wanting to get fit should get down to Sevenoaks Leisure Centre for the 'Ultra-fit Clubsport Challenge' which recently started and is continuing throughout the year.
2003-04-24 00:00:00
Record delivery
A record number of Sevenoaks District residents have asked to vote by post in the District and parish council elections on Thursday 1 May.
2003-04-24 00:00:00
Vote now to have your say
May 1 is nearly here and residents of Sevenoaks District have their chance to influence the direction of the Council and make a difference to the way that local services are run.
2003-04-23 00:00:00
Blooming wonderful trees brighten up Hillingdon
Hillingdon Avenue in Sevenoaks has been brightened up thanks to ten new flowering cherry trees that were planted during April by Sevenoaks District Council.
2003-04-22 00:00:00
New electoral arrangements promise fairer representation for residents
New electoral ward boundary changes and one additional elected councillor will help ensure residents are better represented at the District Council from Thursday 1 May when Sevenoaks District Council holds its four-yearly elections.
2003-04-17 00:00:00
Some District and Parish elections in Edenbridge put back following candidate's death
Following the sad death of William Plant, who was standing for election in both District and Parish council seats in Edenbridge on Thursday 1 May, elections in one District and one Parish ward in the town have been put back until June.
2003-04-17 00:00:00
Paving the way to better footways
Residents are set to benefit from major improvements to some of the District’s pavements from late April when the Council embarks on one of the biggest improvement programmes in recent years.
2003-04-17 00:00:00
'Reach for the skies' at White Oak Leisure Centre
Children will have the opportunity to ‘reach for the skies' when new trampolining classes start at White Oak Leisure Centre on April 28.
2003-04-16 00:00:00
Football classes extended due to popular demand
From May, due to high demand, the Charlton Challenge scheme is extending its football classes at White Oak Leisure Centre with the introduction of a new 'Premier level'.
2003-04-16 00:00:00
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
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
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
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
