Funding for rural businesses and communities Businesses and communities in rural areas can once again apply to the West Kent Rural Grants scheme. Grants ranging from £5,000 to £20,000 are available to support economic growth initiatives and community, heritage, and tourism facilities. The grants are for capital expenditure only and match funding is required. Other...Read More

Otford Chalk Pit reopens ​ The former Chalk Pit, an open public space in Otford, has reopened following the Council’s actions to ensure the site is safe again. In recent years, sink holes have appeared at the Chalk Pit and in September 2023, Sevenoaks District Council partially closed the area as a precaution. In June...Read More

Sevenoaks District Council: Help us make ‘Better Together’ even better Sevenoaks District Council is asking residents how it could further improve the ‘Better Together’ scheme to support more people into volunteering and community activities. Better Together began in 2022. Since then, it has helped communities to set up new initiatives and events as well as...Read More

Sevenoaks District Council Raise Council Tax by 2.99%. Sevenoaks District Council budget invests more in services despite rising costs Sevenoaks District Council set a balanced budget at last night’s Council Meeting (25 February 2025). This budget will protect and improve services used by all residents while investing in areas that support those in greatest need....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

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

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

Kent: Butterfly ‘extinct’ for 60 years now breeding in woodland – BBC News – click here Shoreham is a village in Kent situated near the Town of Sevenoaks and between the villages of Otford (South) – Eynsford (North).Read More

Sevenoaks District Council’s popular Family Fun Days return with four weeks of free fun and games over school summer break. They include arts, crafts, competitions, and sports and are aimed at children aged 12 and under, but they may not be suitable for very young children. No booking is necessary as families can simply turn up...Read More

Otford Chalk Pit closes following new safety concerns Sevenoaks District Council has closed the former chalk pit in Otford after a new survey indicated there are large underground cavities throughout the site posing a danger to life. In recent years, sink holes have appeared and in September 2023, the site was partially closed as a...Read More

Free skateboarding lessons in Swanley Sevenoaks District Council is providing free skateboarding lessons in Swanley for boys and girls aged seven to 16 years old. The lessons will be led by qualified instructors from Samsara Sport and can help beginners skateboard for the first time as well as supporting existing skaters to improve their skills....Read More

Green light for Bradbourne Lakes improvements after council secures National Lottery funding Sevenoaks District Council has successfully applied for a £1.6 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund towards major improvements at Bradbourne Lakes in Sevenoaks. The Council submitted a bid for its ‘Bradbourne Re-bourne’ project, the biggest overhaul of the Lakes since they...Read More

White Oak gym improvements worth the ‘weight’ Everyone Active has been given the greenlight by Sevenoaks District Council for a £160,000 project to expand and upgrade the gym at White Oak Leisure Centre, Swanley. The exciting improvements will see additional gym stations and equipment installed, the gym flooring upgraded, including new protective flooring in the...Read More

Experience Samuel Palmer’s landscape and let him take you on a tour of his Darent Valley in his own words.  Shoreham is a village in Kent situated near the Town of Sevenoaks and between the villages of Otford (South) – Eynsford (North).Read More

Protection Order approved to tackle anti-social behaviour. Sevenoaks District Council has agreed to place a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) on London Road, Halstead, part of the Orpington By-Pass, Badgers Mount, and the M25 Spur Road by Junction 4, to address recent anti-social behaviour. In partnership with Kent Police, the Metropolitan Police and Bromley Council,...Read More

Joint Transportation Board supports 20mph scheme for Sevenoaks The Sevenoaks Joint Transportation Board has recommended new 20mph speed limits in residential areas and roads by schools to improve road safety in central Sevenoaks. At its meeting on Wednesday 20 March 2024, the Board considered a Member Working Group report into the benefits of 20mph limits...Read More

Otford Heritage Village of the Darent Valley Shoreham is a village in Kent situated near the Town of Sevenoaks and between the villages of Otford (South) – Eynsford (North).Read More

Brittains Lane, Pedham Place, Dryhill, Chipstead Response to Local Plan stage 2 consultationRead More

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