By-election winners
Roy Glover is the new District Council member for Fawkham and Hartley following the District by-election that was held yesterday (Thursday 21 February).
2002-02-22 00:00:00
Good as gold
Sevenoaks District residents have shown their green credentials by helping Sevenoaks District Council to win the first prize in Aylesford Newsprint's Quality 2001 collection scheme.
2002-02-18 00:00:00
Coaching made easy
Those with an interest in sport who are keen to learn coaching and pass on their skills to young people can find out the best way of doing so as part of a new workshop called "Working with children".
2002-02-13 00:00:00
Coaching made easy
Those with an interest in sport who are keen to learn coaching and pass on their skills to young people can find out the best way of doing so as part of a new workshop called "Working with children".
2002-02-12 00:00:00
How to plan a street party for the Golden Jubilee
The Queen's Golden Jubilee is set to take place on Monday 3 June and Sevenoaks District Council is already helping local people arrange road closures for Jubilee celebrations.
2002-02-12 00:00:00
Sevenoaks District Council's new director
Kristen Paterson has been appointed to the post of Community Services Director at Sevenoaks District Council.
2002-02-07 00:00:00
Election in Halstead
An election has been called in Halstead to fill a vacancy on the Parish Council caused by the sad death of Percy Dicker .
2002-01-29 00:00:00
Four stand in Fawkham and Hartley by-election
Four candidates have come forward to stand in the Sevenoaks District Council elections for the Fawkham and Hartley ward taking place on 21 February.
2002-01-29 00:00:00
Dry and go
Visitors to Sevenoaks Leisure Centre are to be among the first in the country to try out a giant new human dryer which recently won an award on television's Tomorrow's World inventions programme.
2002-01-29 00:00:00
Changes to parking charges in Sevenoaks
Parking charges in Sevenoaks' car parks are set to increase from 1 April. Proposed increases were approved by the Council's Cabinet at its meeting on 17 January.
2002-01-23 00:00:00
Council plans to improve community safety
Sevenoaks District Community Safety Partnership has published its Community Safety Audit of the District and its plans to tackle crime and disorder over the next three years.
2002-01-22 00:00:00
Cans of hot dogs withdrawn from supermarkets
Asda and Lidl have withdrawn and recalled some types of hot dog products from their shelves as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has found that they carry a small risk of giving people food poisoning. Some of the cans are also at risk of exploding when open
2002-01-17 00:00:00
Councils work together on new technology
Sevenoaks and Tandridge District Councils have reached a ground-breaking agreement outlining how they plan to work together to provide information and communications technology in future.
2002-01-17 00:00:00
Council cuts down on 'rat-running'
Swanley residents could benefit from an experimental road closure scheme to help prevent vehicles "rat-running" in St George's Road.
2002-01-15 00:00:00
By-elections in Fawkham and Hartley
Following the sad death of Cllr John Sandeford late last year, an election has been called on 21 February to fill the vacant seat on Sevenoaks District Council for the Fawkham and Hartley ward.
2002-01-11 00:00:00
Looking ahead
Local people can now find out about key decisions that will affect them with Sevenoaks District Council's "Forward Plan" - a document that is published every month.
2002-01-09 00:00:00
Application for concrete crusher is turned down
Sevenoaks District Council and the London Borough of Bromley have won an appeal against an application to use Bourne Wood Sandpit for crushing and screening waste to make rubble to build roads and other constructions.
2002-01-09 00:00:00
Three contest Ash-cum-Ridley Parish election
Three local people have entered the contest to elect a new parish councillor for Ash-cum-Ridley - New Ash Green South East Ward.
2002-01-04 00:00:00
Planning department makes steady improvement
Sevenoaks District Council is in the top ten authorities that have improved their performance in deciding planning applications according to a Government survey published on 14 December.
2001-12-18 00:00:00
Man's best friend
Part of Terry's job is collecting abandoned, stray or lost dogs from around Sevenoaks District and helping to reunite them with their owners, a job made all the easier if the dogs have been microchipped.
2001-12-18 00:00:00
Council staff spread a little Christmas cheer to Afghanistan
Staff at the Council Offices in Sevenoaks have been busily collecting shoeboxes filled with a range of gifts to send to children in Afghanistan in time for Christmas.
2001-12-13 00:00:00
It's your call!
Young people aged up to 18 years old in Sevenoaks District now have their own information line to help them find about events, places to go and advice specific to people of this age group.
2001-12-12 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
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
Traffic scheme in line for Otford
A new 20mph zone could be introduced in Otford High Street as early as next year if the latest plans to control traffic speed through the village are successful and meet with residents' support.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Applause comes to Chiddingstone
Chiddingstone residents are in for an unusual evening of musical entertainment when
2001-11-06 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
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
Frightening fun at Edenbridge
Three scary winners were announced at Edenbridge Leisure Centre recently as the results of
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
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
