Government ministers have launched a consultation on the future number of councils in Kent and Medway and the areas they should cover. They want to hear your views on the biggest proposed shake up of local government in 50 years. Ministers asked councils to come up with plans to create unitary councils in a process known as local government reorganisation […]
The Rural Services Network (RSN) has launched a landmark new research project to make sure the voices of rural communities are heard loud and clear in national policy. The ‘Delivering for All Research Project’ is a national survey designed to capture the everyday experiences, challenges and priorities of people living in rural England, from small […]
You can comment on Sevenoaks District Council’s Local Plan from Thursday 23 October to midnight on Thursday 11 December 2025. This is formally known as the ‘Regulation 18’ consultation. The Local Plan will guide how new developments are delivered between 2027 and 2042. It will include potential development sites, proposed by landowners, to meet the Government’s significantly increased […]
Survey runs 1 October to 15 November 2025. The Sevenoaks District Community Safety Partnership brings together all of the local agencies who work together to reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and the fear of crime. The Partnership works with communities to understand concerns and community safety issues. To help do this, the partnership wants to know […]
Planning how money will be spent in 2026-27 Consultation closes 29 September 2025 Every year Kent County Council (KCC) must agree a budget which balances the money it spends on services, with the money it has. KCC provides a wide range of services to Kent’s 1.6 million residents, spending over £2.6 billion annually. It is […]
Kent County Council is asking residents to tell them what they think of transport and highways services in our area. Your feedback will help inform decisions about roads, cycling, bus services and public transport in Kent. There are six independent surveys in total – feel free to take one or all of them. Each survey […]
You can now take part in Sevenoaks District Council’s Better Together community consultation. The Council is asking residents who live or work in the District to have their say on their community, asking for feedback on what it could do to further support residents in their local area and understand potential barriers to volunteering or […]
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is preparing for the next round of its Station Improvement Fund and would like to gather our ideas for potential improvements at Edenbridge and Edenbridge Town stations. They are particularly interested in suggestions that could enhance accessibility – whether it’s a small adjustment or repair that might have been overlooked. Additionally, […]
Deadline for comments: Monday 16 December 2024 Sevenoaks District Council (SDC) is working on a comprehensive Local Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for Edenbridge. This covers Edenbridge’s built up area and connected countryside. The plan will identify a number of walking and cycling routes to encourage residents, commuters, and visitors to move more sustainably […]
Kent County Council has launched a county-wide consultation on its new draft Local Transport Plan. The Local Transport Plan is a statutory plan which is designed to set out the Council’s ambition and proposals for major changes to the transport networks and to help the Council make the case for future funding for delivering improvements. […]