Do you belong to a community group that could benefit from some funding? Or perhaps you have a local scheme or idea that needs a financial kick-start or money to help it continue? Individuals and community groups can now apply for CIL funding or a grant from our Annual Grants scheme from 1 September to […]
With the recent increases in the cost of energy, food and other bills, many residents may experience financial difficulties for different reasons and might not realise they’re entitled to help. There is a wide range of support available for individuals and families who are facing rising energy costs and are worried about their finances. Sevenoaks District […]
There was a lovely atmosphere in Doggetts Courtyard on Wednesday 10 August, as nearly 80 residents gathered to listen to a talk from local horticulturalist and plant-hunter Tom Hart Dyke. Tom shared memories of his plant-hunting expeditions around the world in his early 20s, and how one fateful decision led to his kidnapping in a […]
We are proud to support Keep Britain Tidy’s Love Parks campaign this year, from 29 July – 5 August. Join us in celebrating the parks and spaces that we love and are fortunate to have in Edenbridge. These include the Recreation Ground at Lingfield Road, Stangrove Park, Blossoms Park, Millennium Woods and Marsh Green. Parks […]
The Town’s weekly market has got a special shout-out in the August edition of Market Times – a national magazine published by the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF). In the article, Lorraine Ganney (Responsible Finance Officer for Edenbridge Town Council), talks about the Council’s work to revive the market after the number of stalls had […]
Get your walking shoes on this summer and you could win a hamper full of eco-goodies! Throughout the summer holidays Sevenoaks District Council is running FREE wildlife trails in five locations across the District. Together with the North West Kent Countryside Partnership, they have created eco-trails for the whole family to enjoy. The trails will […]
Last night (20 July) the Chairman’s Reception paid tribute to individuals and organisations that work with the elderly, in particular those living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Chairman Cllr Bob Todd said “I was delighted to be able to host an evening of thanks. This was my first Chairman’s Reception, and I was really pleased to […]
Spend an evening hearing from local horticulturalist, Tom Hart Dyke, who first shot to international prominence in the year 2000, when he was kidnapped in the Colombian jungle on a plant-hunting expedition that went dangerously wrong. Wednesday 10 AugustRickards Hall (access off the High Street, behind the Eden Valley Museum)6.30pm for refreshments; 7pm for talk. […]
The Town Council was delighted to be invited to Hever Primary School on Friday (15 July) for the opening of its Shepherds Hut Cllr Alan Layland said, “it was the nicest event I have attended. I was so impressed by the children’s singing, dancing around the Maypole, and the helpers and teachers were superb. The […]
The bulky waste vehicle will be visiting Edenbridge on Saturday 30 July. Collections will be made from: Church Street (the Plat junction) 9.15am – 9.45amSkeynes Road (by the green) 10.00am – 10.30amStangrove Estate (Park View Close) 10.45am – 11.15amSpitals Cross Estate (Fircroft Way near Farmstead Drive) 11.30 – 12noon The Town Council is pleased to […]