Sevenoaks District Council is committed to creating an Age Friendly Community, where people can enjoy a good quality of life, remain independent for longer, and continue to play an active role in their communities as they age. To help achieve this, the Council is inviting residents to complete the Age Friendly Community Survey. The survey […]
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 Local Plan is an important document that will guide what can be built and where over the next 15 years. Edenbridge Town Council has submitted its response to Sevenoaks District Council’s latest publication of the Plan as part of Regulation 19. Response summary Edenbridge Town Council is grateful for the opportunities it has had […]
Local Plan – Regulation 19 This is your last opportunity to have a say on the Sevenoaks District Local Plan from 23 July to 17 September 2026 as part of the ‘Regulation 19 Publication’. The new Local Plan will guide what can be built and where between 2027 and 2042. It includes sites put forward by […]
The Town Council is thrilled that Sevenoaks District Council (SDC) has agreed an investment programme of around £2.2million in Edenbridge Leisure Centre. It will be one of the biggest investments in the centre since it opened. Town councillors have long-campaigned to SDC for investment in the centre, understanding the importance of these these facilities for […]
We would like to congratulate our very own Town Councillor of 15 years, Cllr Margot McArthur, on being appointed as the new Chairman of Sevenoaks District Council. Cllr McArthur officially took on the role at the Council’s Annual Meeting and will serve as Chairman for the coming civic year. The position carries an important responsibility […]
Following the suspension of the bulky waste collections towards the end of last year, Sevenoaks District Council has now confirmed it will no longer be able to continue operating this discretionary service due to ongoing resource constraints and the implementation of its new waste service model this year. This is as disappointing to the Town […]
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 […]
Cooking course Sevenoaks District Council’s Communities Team is running a FREE cooking course ‘Let’s Cook Together’ designed to help residents prepare cost-effective, nutritious and delicious meals. The course will also cover budgeting, reducing food waste and eating a balanced diet. Participants will gain confidence through hands-on cooking experience, creating dishes from stir frys to pasta […]
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 […]