Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Annual Town Meeting on 30 March. It was great to see so many residents come along to listen, engage, and take an interest in local matters. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to all of our guest speakers and local organisations who […]
The Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Board has approved funding for several local improvement projects that will benefit residents and community facilities across the town. What is CIL funding? The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge that local planning authorities such as Sevenoaks District Council can apply to new developments. The money collected from […]
Thank you to everyone who commented on Sevenoaks District Council’s new Local Plan during the Regulation 18 consultation at the end of last year. Your input helped ensure Edenbridge’s voice was heard. SDC officers are presenting an update to the Development and Infrastructure Advisory Committee (5 March), summarising the consultation. We’re very pleased to see […]
Following the suspension of the bulky waste collections towards the end of last year, Sevenoaks District Council has now confirmed it will no longer be able to continue operating this discretionary service due to ongoing resource constraints and the implementation of its new waste service model this year. This is as disappointing to the Town […]
At the Full Council meeting in December 2025, councillors agreed to continue Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with both Eden Valley Museum and HOUSE, recognising the important role both organisations play in the life of the town. Members unanimously approved an increase to the SLA with HOUSE, supporting the continuation of its youth services. The annual […]
We’re pleased to unveil our new archway at Market Yard car park, marking the entrance to Edenbridge’s weekly Thursday market. The archway has been installed to give our historic market, established in 1227, the prominence it deserves. The project also forms part of the Council’s 130th anniversary celebrations. It was made possible thanks to funding […]
At a Civic Medallion Presentation Evening held at Rickards Hall on 19 February, a number of local residents were formally recognised for their outstanding contribution to our community. These awards celebrate individuals who go above and beyond – often quietly and without recognition – to make our area a better place for everyone. Recipients were […]
Plans for the new bandstand at Stangrove Park have taken an important step forward. The Council is now inviting tenders for the project, which will see the bandstand installed in the park this summer. This marks a key milestone in turning the plans into a finished space that residents can enjoy for years to come, […]
Government ministers have launched a consultation on the future number of councils in Kent and Medway and the areas they should cover. They want to hear your views on the biggest proposed shake up of local government in 50 years. Ministers asked councils to come up with plans to create unitary councils in a process known as local government reorganisation […]
Cooking course Sevenoaks District Council’s Communities Team is running a FREE cooking course ‘Let’s Cook Together’ designed to help residents prepare cost-effective, nutritious and delicious meals. The course will also cover budgeting, reducing food waste and eating a balanced diet. Participants will gain confidence through hands-on cooking experience, creating dishes from stir frys to pasta […]