Kent County Council (KCC) is seeking the views of service users, members of the public and other interested parties, on a proposal to charge for the disposal of non-household waste at the Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), sometimes known as the ‘tip’. Non-household waste included in this consultation; Soil, rubble and hardcore Plasterboard Even if […]
The Council has increased security measures for our open spaces in several locations to help prevent unlawful encampment. Gates, railings and fencing have been installed to protect high risk areas in Marsh Green, Mowshurst and Stangrove Park.
Business and residents can comment on the District Council draft Economic Development Strategy that sets out how they plan to support local businesses and grow the District economy in the next three years. The Strategy is an outline of the work of their Economic Development Team and supports the community’s vision of a dynamic and […]
Following concerns over the Wayfinders scheme ETC is to rescind the decisions taken under Item 8.4 July Council and Item 8.13 at September Council so that the plans can be reconsidered.
Some residents have requested further information on the development of the Wayfinders scheme. This involves the erection of seven signs spread between the top station and the roundabout at Mont St Aignan Way. They have been identified as a way to improve the economic viability of the town, aiming to increase footfall in the High […]
The District Council is due to be carrying out tree works (weather permitting) dealing with the over-sized leylandii along the end of the Leisure Centre’s all-weather pitch, during Monday and Tuesday next week (10th and 11th September). This will affect access into Stangrove Park from Park View Close, and likewise from the park to Park […]
Thank you to everyone who came, spoke or sent their comments prior to the meeting last Monday. The Council members considered each site and policy individually and agreed the responses. They have been posted on the District Council site and should be validated shortly. A copy of the full response is attached. Draft Local Plan response August […]
The District Council has provided copies of three of the information boards they will be using at their consultation at Waitrose on Tuesday 14 August. They have also provided large scale copies of three sites proposing ‘Exceptional Circumstances’ for development in the Green Belt. They are available for residents to view at Doggetts Barn between […]
Have you had a chance to check out the plans for Edenbridge in the Draft Local Plan. You are being asked what you think about proposals for housing, employment, retail and other infrastructure up to 2035. Responses need to be made to Sevenoaks District Council by 10 September. Please let the Town Council know your […]
Although Sevenoaks District Council and the Town Council have been posting about the Local Plan consultation, everyone seems to be enjoying the summer too much to let us know what they think. The plans do cover the whole of the district but the interactive map at https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/info/20069128/new_local_plan/389/draft_local_plan_consultation will show you the sites that have been put […]