In support of the National Association for Local Councils (NALC) and Society for Local Council Clerks‘ work to ensure the wellbeing of all councillors, officers and staff in their duties, Edenbridge Town Council is pleased to have recently signed up to its Civility & Respect Pledge. Over 800 councils have now signed the pledge, which […]
With local elections coming up in May, the Kent Association of Local Councils has arranged three online evening awareness events where you can find out more about what is involved in being a councillor. This is a good opportunity to ask questions and learn about the challenges and opportunities the role brings. You will learn […]
Three to four times a year Sevenoaks District Council’s Community Safety team organises an Edenbridge Partners & Communities Together (PACT) meeting, which local residents and businesses are welcome to attend. The first meeting for this year will be held on:Monday 9 January from 2pm at Rickards Hall. It’s an opportunity to just listen in to […]
When you are ready to take down the Christmas decorations, you can dispose of real trees at a local collection point later this month. Our closest one will be at Edenbridge Leisure Centre car park on Thursdays 12 and 19 January 9.15 am to 10.15 am. Trees with a trunk of up to 90mm (3.5”) […]
The detailed budget for 2023-24 proposed and supported by Council has been published on the Town Council’s website. It is never an easy decision to balance the demands of the Council costs providing community services, and especially so in the current cost of living crisis. Council has considered savings and continuing to provide a high […]
A community defibrillator, which went missing from Stangrove Park in October, has still not been returned. The Edenbridge Community First Responders (ECRF) can only assume it has been stolen. A defibrillator can help save the life of someone experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest – that someone could be our friend, a family member…even ourselves. The […]
We are fortunate to have lots of wonderful green spaces in Edenbridge and we are privileged as a Council to maintain them for the local community. The sites we look after include the Recreation Ground and playground at Lingfield Road, Stangrove Park and playground, Blossoms Park and skate park, Millennium Wood (next to Nomads Football […]
Severe weather forecast for the South East from 7 December could cause major health risks and residents are urged to follow simple steps to help vulnerable friends, families and neighbours. A level three cold weather warning has been called for the region by the Met Office which triggers actions in the NHS, public health, social […]
Here at Edenbridge Town Council we have 15 volunteer councillors that are elected to represent the people of Edenbridge. For many, being a councillor is something they do alongside another job. They divide themselves between the South & West Ward, and North & East Ward. Councillors attend lots of events within the community, so you […]
Before you venture further afield or search online for gifts, make sure you check out what our local retailers have to offer – you’ll be surprised at just how much there is in Edenbridge! You can discover some of the shops on the Visit Edenbridge website. And why not pop along to the town’s weekly […]