Edenbridge Town Council has joined three other town councils in calling on Sevenoaks District Council to reconsider proposed changes to the way contributions from new developments are collected and used to fund local infrastructure. The response, submitted jointly by Edenbridge, Sevenoaks, Swanley and Westerham Town Councils, follows a consultation by Sevenoaks District Council on its […]
The Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Board has approved funding for several local improvement projects that will benefit residents and community facilities across the town. What is CIL funding? The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge that local planning authorities such as Sevenoaks District Council can apply to new developments. The money collected from […]
We’re pleased to share that we have successfully secured £110,000 in Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding from Sevenoaks District Council to support essential upgrades at the Pavilion, Recreation Ground. This funding will go directly towards replacing the Pavilion’s aging heating and hot water boilers, ensuring the facility remains reliable, energy-efficient, and fit for community use […]
It was smiles all around on 9 July as Councillor Carey Jacques attended the Supporters Tea Party at Hever Primary School, hosted by Oak Class. “It was a wonderful opportunity to see the volunteer community come together and to hear about the broad and varied support for the school and its initiatives. I was delighted […]
Are you part of a local initiative that makes a difference in our community? Now’s your chance to secure funding to help your project grow! Annual Grants Our Annual Grants fund, which is £8,000 this year, is open for applications! Last year, we supported fantastic projects like: These grants are designed to boost local activities, […]