Anyone for cricket?
Primary schools in Sevenoaks District will be going cricket crazy when a series of Kwik Cricket festivals take place later this month.
2002-06-11 00:00:00
The streets are alive with the sound of music!
Visitors to this year's annual Sevenoaks Festival Fair can enjoy a feast of music from samba, folk, punk, blues and choral to jazz and big band sounds throughout the day.
2002-06-10 00:00:00
Markbeech first time sewerage scheme
A proposed first-time sewerage scheme for Markbeech residents has been withdrawn because of concerns about increased costs.
2002-05-31 00:00:00
A Century of Celebrations - A Reminiscence Project for Sevenoaks
To celebrate the Queens Jubilee, an ambitious year-long project focusing on the memories of older residents is set to be launched to celebrate their lives and to ensure that their valuable and fascinating memories are not lost.
2002-05-29 00:00:00
Sevenoaks is guaranteed a blooming good summer
Sevenoaks is set to be in full-bloom when dozens of flower baskets and planters filled with colourful flowers spring to life to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations.
2002-05-29 00:00:00
Walk this way!
On Monday 27 May, pupils from Riverhead Infants' School will arrive at school using a completely novel mode of human transport.
2002-05-22 00:00:00
New Opportunities Fund smiles on Swanley
Children in Swanley have been given a reason to smile thanks to a new tooth brushing scheme for toddlers being launched on 15 May. It is one of a range of projects made possible by a £337,000 National Lottery grant to help improve the health and
2002-05-14 00:00:00
Make extra time for looking after wildlife
Residents now have more time to transform their gardens into wildlife friendly areas as the deadline for taking part in the Gardening for Wildlife Awards Scheme is extended.
2002-05-13 00:00:00
Tree-mendous offer
The North West Kent Countryside Project is offering 3,000 trees absolutely free to local people and groups across Sevenoaks District as part of the 'Free tree scheme'.
2002-05-09 00:00:00
Council elects new Chairman
Sevenoaks District Council's new Chairman will be taking an active interest in meeting people throughout the District and finding out about their acheivements and concerns during his year of office.
2002-05-08 00:00:00
Second stage of Blighs development moves forward
The next stage of the Blighs development will take a step closer when a detailed planning application is submitted to Sevenoaks District Council in the next few weeks.
2002-05-07 00:00:00
Residents given a golden opportunity to look behind the scenes
Sevenoaks District Council will be opening its buildings to the public on Thursday 6 June with a tour of three of its sites as part of the Council's Jubilee celebrations.
2002-05-07 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A life of crime
Philip Aldis is Sevenoaks District Council's new Community Safety Co-ordinator.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
