Council in bid to increase wheelchair accessible taxis
Taxi drivers, people with disabilities and the wider public are being asked for their views on how best to increase the number of wheelchair accessible Hackney Carriage taxis in the Sevenoaks District.
View ArticleCouncil offers free archery sessions
People looking to add another string to their bow have the chance to try out archery for free.
View ArticleCouncil offers free family fun events
Youngsters can enjoy free half term fun as part of Sevenoaks District Council's family fun days.
View ArticleCommunity urged to comment on proposed parking charges
We are seeking the views of residents, businesses, shoppers and other car park users on proposed car parking fees will take effect at the beginning of April 2016
View ArticleFree parking offered by council as part of Christmas festivities
Visitors can make the most of free parking in Sevenoaks and Westerham town centres on the two Saturdays before Christmas, thanks to Sevenoaks District Council waiving parking charges.
View ArticleTime running out for voluntary and charitable organisations to apply for funding
Time is running out for voluntary and charitable organisations across the Sevenoaks District to bid for grants worth up to £5,000 to help them continue their important work.
View ArticleSilver screen comes to Dunton Green
Young people can enjoy the thrill of the big screen when a pop up cinema comes to Dunton Green on Friday 4 December.
View ArticleFree microchipping events for dog owners
Dog owners have the chance to get their pet microchipped for free by attending two events.These will take place on Friday 4 December at St John's Church, Quaker's Hall Lane, Sevenoaks, and again on...
View ArticleCouncil publishes electoral register
The Council has published its latest electoral register, which has revealed 87,700 people are now on the register, 381 more than this time last year.
View ArticleSwanley benefit cheat caught out
Sevenoaks District Council has successfully prosecuted a benefit fraudster who cheated local tax payers out of £15,498
View ArticleTrecycle this Christmas!
Sevenoaks District Council's refuse and recycling team will collect any unwanted real Christmas trees for free throughout January.
View ArticleWhy weight? Get stuck in!
Looking to lose weight? Well Sevenoaks District Council has the programme to help and best of all, it's free!
View ArticleCouncil urging residents to check their festive refuse and recycling...
Sevenoaks District Council is urging residents to check their refuse and recycling collection days during the festive period.
View ArticleA Christmas message from Sevenoaks District Council's Council Leader, Cllr...
A Christmas message from Sevenoaks District Council's Council Leader, Cllr Fleming.
View ArticleSevenoaks taxi driver ordered to pay more than £9,000 in costs after losing...
A Sevenoaks taxi driver has been ordered to pay more than £9,000 in costs after losing an appeal against Sevenoaks District Council.
View ArticleCouncil Leader named in New Year’s Honours
Cllr Peter Fleming, Leader of Sevenoaks District Council, has been named in the 2016 New Year's Honours List
View ArticleViews sought on Sevenoaks and Sundridge parking proposals
Following calls from the community to tackle parking problems in Sevenoaks and Sundridge, the Council is seeking views on new parking proposals.
View ArticleNew lunch club set for Dunton Green
Sevenoaks District Council is looking for residents to help run a new lunch club in Dunton Green.
View ArticleFree mental health programme for men
Men who suffer from mental health issues have the chance to attend a unique programme starting next week.
View ArticleResidents urged to shape the future of Swanley and Hextable
Local residents and businesses can have their say about the future of Swanley and Hextable at a week of drop in sessions from Monday 8 February.
View ArticleCouncil urges residents to make sure they are registered to vote
Sevenoaks District Council is urging residents not yet registered to vote to take advantage of the National Voter Registration Drive by going online and registering their details.
View ArticleResidents' views sought on hotel and car park plans
Residents and commuters can find out about plans for a new decked car park close to Sevenoaks station.
View ArticleCouncil sets first ever self-sufficiency budget
Sevenoaks District Council has set a budget for the coming financial year which will see the authority become financially self-sufficient amid further reductions in its funding from Government.
View ArticleFree event being held for landlords
Landlords in West Kent are invited to attend a free event on Monday 14 March to share good practice.The West Kent Landlord Forum, which will take place at the Town Hall, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1RS, will...
View ArticleHelp available for Queen's clean up weekend
Residents taking part in the Clean for The Queen campaign are being offered assistance from Sevenoaks District Council.
View ArticleYoungsters join Chairman to celebrate Commonwealth Day
Westerham Sea Cadets will be leading the way for a special flag raising ceremony at Sevenoaks District Council early this month.
View ArticleFunding approved to help voluntary and community groups across the District
Sevenoaks District Council is giving £153,331 in grants to charities and voluntary and community organisations to support their services and activities.
View ArticleEggciting free family fun days return for Easter
Free family fun days are returning to the district for the Easter holidays.
View ArticleTaxi drivers to receive training to help vulnerable adults and children
Taxi drivers across the Sevenoaks district are to be provided with free training to help raise the alarm if they are concerned about their passengers.
View ArticleCouncil offers free microchipping to help owners comply with new...
Sevenoaks District Council is offering free microchipping for dogs to help owners in advance of new legislation coming into force next month.
View ArticleCouncil launches 2016 Voluntary and Community 'Making It Happen' Awards
Sevenoaks District Council is once again looking for unsung heroes as part of its annual Voluntary and Community Awards.
View ArticleMore free dog microchipping events
Sevenoaks District Council is helping dog owners stay within the law with free microchipping events.
View ArticleHelp the environment and the garden with compost awareness week
As part of International Compost Awareness Week, 1 to 7 May 2016, Sevenoaks District Council is encouraging residents to enjoy the benefits of home composting with discounted compost bins
View ArticleInvestors in People take a shine to Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks District Council has become the first local authority to secure the new Investors in People (IIP) Platinum award
View ArticleShop Safe, Stay Safe scheme helps vulnerable shoppers
A new scheme to help vulnerable people and people living with dementia to shop safely has been launched.
View ArticleDeadline fast approaching to register to vote for EU referendum
The deadline to register to vote in time for the EU referendum is midnight on Tuesday 7 June.
View ArticleThe eyes have it! Council scoops two national CCTV awards
Sevenoaks District Council has scooped two prestigious CCTV industry awards.
View ArticleResidents' views sought on hotel plans
Residents and businesses are being urged to comment on plans for a new hotel in Sevenoaks
View ArticleLandowners put sites forward for development
Sevenoaks District Council has vowed to continue to protect the Green Belt as is considers more than 250 sites put forward by landowners for new housing, employment and community facilities
View ArticleAward winning Sevenoaks recognised for leading the way in finance and property
Sevenoaks District Council has picked up two highly sought after local authority awards for the way it manages its finances and for generating income from its property
View ArticleHave a ball at the Queen’s tea dance
Residents are invited to dance the afternoon away at a Royal Tea Dance in celebration of the Queen's 90th Birthday.
View ArticleCourt orders £8k pay out following serious accident
The partners of a Sevenoaks business, C & S Packaging, have been ordered to pay out £8,059 by the courts following a workplace accident.
View ArticleParking patrols go green
Parking wardens are taking to two wheels with the introduction of electric bicycles, helping the local Council to go green
View ArticleFree event to give landlords useful advice
Local landlords can find out about electrical safety, tax changes and more at the next West Kent Landlord Fair in Sevenoaks on Monday 17 October
View ArticleSevenoaks set to join the ‘Inn’ crowd with new hotel
A much needed hotel to boost the Sevenoaks District economy was given the green light last night, Thursday 20 October 2016.
View ArticlePlans to put parking charges on ice
Sevenoaks District Council is proposing to freeze charges in all of its car parks in Sevenoaks, Swanley and Westerham from next April. All season tickets, permits and vouchers will remain the same...
View ArticleBexley joins the Licensing Partnership
A London council is joining a previously Kent-based local authority licensing partnership to help to save local tax payer's money.
View ArticleHousing service launched to help hospital patients return home
Three councils in Kent have introduced an innovative hospital-based housing service in an effort to help patients ready for discharge return home more quickly.
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