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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us on Monday 31 March at the WI Hall for this year’s Annual Town Meeting. This is your chance to hear updates on the work being done across Edenbridge, future plans, and contributions from our partner agencies. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to ask questions and share your thoughts. There will be speakers from […]
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 […]
Edenbridge Town Council has responded to Sevenoaks District Council’s most recent stage of consultation on its new Local Plan, which ran from 27 November 2023 to 11 January 2024. Edenbridge Town Council’s response to Local Plan Regulation 18 Plan 2040 is an important document that sets out what can be built and where over the […]