Councillor Angela Baker has been elected Chair of Edenbridge Town Council following a unanimous vote by fellow councillors at the Annual Council Meeting on 12 May. Councillor Jon Aldridge is Vice Chairman. Angela’s journey into local politics began with a campaign close to home – improving Edenbridge Leisure Centre. “I started a campaign to get […]
At last night’s Annual Council Meeting (12 May), Edenbridge Town Council marked the end of an era as Councillor Bob Todd stepped down from his role as Chairman, after four years of dedicated service. Cllr Todd hands over the reins to Councillor Angela Baker, who was voted in by her fellow councillors as the new […]
On Thursday 8 May, Edenbridge came together to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a day full of community spirit, remembrance, and celebration. The day began with a morning ceremony at the town’s flagpole, where Council Chairman Cllr Bob Todd read the official Proclamation as the VE80 flag was raised. This was followed […]
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, Thursday is your day – because that’s when Katie from K-Treatz brings her irresistible bakes to Edenbridge Market. Katie started K-Treatz just five and a half years ago. Since then, she’s grown the business from a solo venture in her home kitchen near Bluewater to a popular market stall […]
Think your garden’s got what it takes? It’s time to show it off! Edenbridge Gardens in Bloom is back, and we’re calling on all residents – green-fingered or just having fun – to get involved. Whether you’re growing veg in pots, planting for pollinators, or going all out with sunflowers, there’s a category for you. […]
Following the popular self-defence classes for women and girls run by Sevenoaks District Council last year, we’ve been asked by residents if we would consider offering more for Edenbridge. We’d now like to hear from the wider community to see if there’s enough interest to make this possible. Proposal: If you or someone you know […]
Every Thursday at Edenbridge Market, nestled among the stalls of fresh produce, homeware and plants, you’ll find something a little different. Andrew, a local garden manager by trade, brings not just his artwork to the market – but also a growing collection of vintage bottles with stories to tell. “I started finding them while digging […]
Two new planters have been installed at Stangrove Park. They are part-funded by the Great Stone Bridge Trust and designed to bring more colour and life to the park – just as suggested in last year’s South & South East in Bloom feedback. The seasonal bedding displays, which include shrubs such as lavender, are not […]
2025 marks a special milestone as the Council celebrates 130 years of serving the people of Edenbridge. It’s a great opportunity to reflect on our past achievements and initiatives that have shaped our town, as well as look ahead to continuing our service to the community. Throughout the year, we’ll be organising some activities to […]
Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual Town Meeting on Monday 31 March at the WI Hall, and a big thanks to all the guest speakers and community groups who shared their work. It’s always inspiring to see the incredible range of projects happening across Edenbridge – we’re so proud to be part of […]