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 […]
We are proud to reaffirm our commitment to the National Association for Local Councils (NALC) and the Society for Local Council Clerks (SLCC) Civility and Respect Pledge. We first signed the pledge in December 2022 to show our support for the wellbeing of councillors, officers and staff in their roles. With a new council in […]
Save the dates for Edenbridge Market, including TUESDAY 23 December. The Market will be on every Thursday in December, apart from Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. During Christmas week the market will be held on Tuesday 23 December. Find us at Market Yard car park 8am to 2.30pm (fruit and veg stall stays all […]
Earlier this summer, we carried out external maintenance on Rickards Hall. We’ve now completed further work inside the building, including redecoration, installing a new fire hatch between the kitchen and hall, and repairing the wooden flooring. Rickards Hall is a fantastic community space that we’re proud to look after. It’s used by a wide range […]
IT’S BACK ON! Saturday 22 November 2025 Sevenoaks District Council has told us they are now able to run the bulky waste collection service in Edenbridge on Saturday 22 November. It had previously been cancelled due to lack of HGV drivers. This service is funded by Edenbridge Town Council and provided by Sevenoaks District Council […]