Sevenoaks District Council: Christmas waste collection days Christmas waste collection days Over Christmas and into the New Year, Sevenoaks District Council’s waste collection teams will be working extra days so no one will miss a waste collection. However, most collections will take place later than usual. Cllr Irene Roy, the Council’s Cabinet Member for Cleaner...Read More
Free Christmas Parties for older people! Older residents are invited to one of two ‘Silver Bells’ Christmas parties to kick off the festive season. The festivities take place on Thursday 5 December, 1pm to 3.30pm at Hartley Village Hall, Ash Road, Hartley, Longfield DA3 8EL and Thursday 12 December, 12pm to 3pm at Bat & Ball Centre, Crampton’s Road,...Read More
Sevenoaks District Council has published a draft ‘Domestic Waste & Recycling Strategy’ that sets out a broad vision to improve the carbon and cost efficiency of its waste collection services. The new vision is being discussed by District Councillors during November 2024. If approved, it could lead to a wider range of materials, including glass...Read More
Work starts on Sevenoaks walking, wheeling and cycling route Work has started on the Sevenoaks ‘East to West’ walking and cycling route linking seven schools with local facilities, a joint infrastructure project between Sevenoaks District Council and Kent County Council. The two-mile route was drawn up with help from transport experts Sustrans. Local people commented...Read More
Kent FA Launch New Four-Year Strategy For Kent Football We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new four-year strategy for grassroots football in Kent, Play Protect Promote. This strategy aims to grow and develop the grassroots game across our County. This bold strategy marks the start of an exciting new era for grassroots...Read More
The big recycling switch over Residents can help the environment by recycling more of their waste using their new recycling bag that will be delivered during the autumn. Sevenoaks District Council is phasing out clear recycling sacks and introducing ‘Reusable Recycling Bags’ to most households. For operational reasons, residents who live in flats, use communal...Read More
Silver Sunday is back! Silver Sunday is back and bigger than ever with dozens of local events for older people, most of which are free. Silver Sunday was originally set up to tackle loneliness, but in recent years it has become a national campaign to celebrate the contribution of older people while encouraging social activity....Read More
Community and voluntary groups urged to apply for funding Sevenoaks District Council’s Community Grants Scheme is now open for applications. The scheme provides funding for voluntary and charitable organisations that support the health and wellbeing of Sevenoaks District residents. Community groups, whether newly formed or long-standing, that fall into this category can apply for a...Read More
Sevenoaks District Council is keen to hear residents’ views on its early ideas for a small business park on Otford Road, Sevenoaks to support the local economy. Residents can view and comment on the proposals at an exhibition at Bat and Ball Railway Station (TN14 5AP) from 9am to 5pm on Saturday 14 September 2024....Read More
Take part in the next Big River Watch from the 6th-12th September. Become a citizen scientist by spending just 15 minutes watching your local watercourse during the Big River Watch week, record what you see in our free app, and help build a bigger picture of river health across the UK and Ireland. – click...Read More
