At the Full Council meeting on 12 January, councillors approved the Town Council’s budget and precept for 2026-27. The budget has been prepared against a backdrop of continued cost pressures affecting town and parish councils nationally. Councillors and officers have carefully scrutinised budgets line by line to identify savings wherever possible, while aiming to maintain […]
We know the War Memorial at the old hospital site is very important to our community, so we wanted to share an update. The memorial is currently located on the former hospital site at Mill Hill, which is owned by NHS Trust Properties. Since the hospital closed, we have stayed in regular contact with the […]
NHS Kent and Medway is seeking feedback from local people to help improve urgent care services across Maidstone, Tonbridge and Malling, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Dartford and Gravesham and Swanley. Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) play a vital role in providing same-day care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. They help relieve pressure on Emergency Departments while ensuring […]
Join us at the Edenbridge PACT (Partners & Communities Together) meetings to play your part in shaping a stronger, safer, and more connected community. It’s your opportunity to come together with local authorities – including the Town Council, District Council, and Police, all in one place – to discuss community issues, share feedback, and collaborate […]
Following November’s successful bids and awards, there is another opportunity to apply for CIL funding. The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a fee that local authorities can impose on new developments to generate funding for infrastructure, facilities, and services in their area. Local community groups can apply to access a portion of the CIL funds managed […]
The Council’s draft budget and precept for 2026-27, published in December, will be presented to Council for approval on Monday 12 January 2026. It has been prepared against a backdrop of continued cost pressures affecting town and parish councils nationally. Councillors and officers have carefully scrutinised budgets to identify savings wherever possible, while aiming to […]
Waste and recycling Sevenoaks District Council (SDC) staff will be working extra days over Christmas and the New Year so you don’t miss a waste and recycling collection. Most collections will take place later than usual. Please put your recycling and general waste out at 7am on your collection day to help prevent attracting animals and […]
Edenbridge Town Council has formally submitted its response to Sevenoaks District Council’s Draft Local Plan as part of the Regulation 18 (phase 3) consultation, which ran until 11 December 2025. This follows careful review of the proposals over recent months and advice from a planning consultant, as well as engagement with residents. Full response Town […]
The Council has recently carried out maintenance work to the outside of Church House, home of the Eden Valley Museum. The work included repointing and other treatment recommended in a recent damp survey. These improvements will help protect the building’s structure and keep it in good condition for the long term. Church House is owned […]
This December we celebrate an extraordinary occasion: the 100th birthday of Eric Bateman, a cherished Edenbridge resident, proud family man, and one of the last living links to a generation whose courage shaped our history. We had the pleasure of seeing Eric recently on Remembrance Sunday, where he joined the community in honouring those who […]