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Invitation to tender for Bat and Ball Cafe Concession

Sevenoaks Town Council is seeking tenders for the Bat & Ball Station Café Concession 2025 – 2028 (option to extend to 2030)

For full document please scan QR code or click on Cafe Concession for a downloadable PDF.

 

Sevenoaks is a finalist in Britain In Bloom 2025!

Sevenoaks Town Council is thrilled to announce that the town has once again been selected as a Finalist for Britain in Bloom.

Sevenoaks has been chosen to represent the South & South East region in the 2025 RHS Britain in Bloom UK Finals in the Town Centre category.
Sevenoaks is one of just 44 finalists, selected from across the UK. 
Finalists will compete to be crowned winner in one of the eight categories, and one of the category winners will then go on to be named Britain in Bloom Overall Winner for 2025.
Britain in Bloom judges will visit each of the finalists in the summer of 2025 with the winners of each category announced at an awards ceremony in October. 

Click on this link to head to the Britain in Bloom 2025 page for more information and how you can get involved! rb.gy/vr9tpt

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Read the new Spring 2025 Town Crier here!

The Town Crier is delivered to homes in Sevenoaks town every quarter by Royal Mail but you can read it online too. The current issue can also be read online in electronic format now, just click on: Town Crier

  


 

Notice of Kent County Council Elections- Thursday 1st May

The official Statement of Persons Nominated for the upcoming Kent County Council election for the Sevenoaks has now been published. This document lists all duly nominated candidates standing for election as County Councillor.

The election will take place on Thursday, 1 May 2025, with polling stations open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Residents are reminded that valid photo identification is required in order to vote at polling stations. Please ensure you bring an accepted form of ID with you on the day.

To view the full statement of nominated persons, including candidate details and party affiliations, please see the notice, This can also be viewed via the link below.

 Click here to view the Statement of Persons Nominated

If you have any questions regarding the election process, please contact the Elections Office at Sevenoaks District Council.
Telephone: 01732 227 000
Email: elections@sevenoaks.gov.uk 


Join Us at the Sevenoaks Business Show

"Connecting Businesses" – That’s What It’s All About

 

Whether you’re just starting out, growing steadily, or looking to make new connections, the Sevenoaks Business Show is the place to be. This vibrant event brings together local entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and innovators for a day of networking, inspiration, and opportunity.

When and Where is it?

Friday 13 June | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Bat & Ball Centre, Crampton's Road, Sevenoaks, TN14 5DN 

Why Attend?

  • Free entry
  • Free refreshments
  • Connect with fellow business owners and professionals
  • Discover new opportunities and partnerships
  • Promote your products or services
  • Gain fresh insights to help your business thrive
  • Great conversation guaranteed

Would you like to exhibit?
Please fill in our booking form to request a stall.

 

Booking Form

For any questions, you can also email us at townteam@sevenoakstown.gov.uk.

 


If your business is less than two years old, you may be eligible for one of three free stands thanks to the generous support of FM Conway. Be quick these are first come, first served!

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Latest News

Sevenoaks Town Council continues its investment into Community Assets

Sevenoaks Town Council continues its investment into Community Assets

Published: 23 Apr 25

At the Town Council’s Finance & Delivery Committee held on 14th April 2025 Town Councillors took the decision to invest funds into progressing Feasibility Studies for improving current and providing future Community Assets for Sevenoaks. Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: Sevenoaks Town Council adopts updated Sevenoaks Town Sports Strategy

PRESS RELEASE: Sevenoaks Town Council adopts updated Sevenoaks Town Sports Strategy

Published: 22 Apr 25

Sevenoaks Town Council has adopted its second Sevenoaks Town Sports Strategy, which provides recommendations on how future sports provision should be prioritised in order to meet the needs of local sporting groups, clubs and organisations, while fairly distributing resources, diversifying the local offer and encouraging more people to engage in sporting activities. Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: Sevenoaks Town Council readopts its planning applications policy

Published: 22 Apr 25

Sevenoaks Town Council’s Planning & Environment Committee has re-adopted its “Planning Application Recommendations Policy” which outlines the Committee’s role within the wider planning system, as well as how this is achieved on an operational level. Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: Recommendations arising from Sevenoaks Town Council

PRESS RELEASE: Recommendations arising from Sevenoaks Town Council's STNP / Masterplan Working Group

Published: 22 Apr 25

It is the Town Council’s hope that, by encouraging the increased use of the STNP’s policies and raising its profile, future development proposals will start to be designed in response to its contents, and will be purposefully reflective of the vision and values of the STNP. Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: SEVENOAKS TOWN COUNCIL OPPOSES PLANNING APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL UNITS AND DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT AT OTFORD ROAD COUNCIL DEPOT

PRESS RELEASE: SEVENOAKS TOWN COUNCIL OPPOSES PLANNING APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL UNITS AND DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT AT OTFORD ROAD COUNCIL DEPOT

Published: 11 Apr 25

Sevenoaks District Council’s proposals to construct three light industrial units as well as a drive-thru takeaway at its bin store depot on Otford Road have progressed, with a hybrid planning application having been published on its Planning Portal on 11th March 2025. Originally publicly consulted on as part of a larger scheme by the District Council in Autumn 2024, the scheme has since been refined and submitted as a formal planning application, which members of the public can view and respond to until 19th April... Read More...

SEVENOAKS TOWN COUNCIL REGISTERS ITS DISAPPOINTMENT AT LOSS OF ROYAL OAK HOTEL’S NAME AND URGES DISTRICT COUNCIL TO RECONSIDER

SEVENOAKS TOWN COUNCIL REGISTERS ITS DISAPPOINTMENT AT LOSS OF ROYAL OAK HOTEL’S NAME AND URGES DISTRICT COUNCIL TO RECONSIDER

Published: 11 Apr 25

On 20th March 2025, Sevenoaks Town Council received notification from the District Council on the new addresses which had been registered to the six flats recently delivered at the former Royal Oak Hotel in Sevenoaks Town High Street. A prominent and historic feature of the town recorded under the name of Royal Oak as far as 1775, the Royal Oak Hotel is an important landmark and reminder of the Town’s heritage. Read More...

Revving up to the Sevenoaks Community Bus Scheme

Revving up to the Sevenoaks Community Bus Scheme

Published: 4 Apr 25

A new Sevenoaks Community Bus Scheme for local groups is set to be launched by the Town Council following its successful application for a grant of almost £90,000 from Kent County Council. Read More...

Concert and beacon lighting for 80th Anniversary of VE Day

Concert and beacon lighting for 80th Anniversary of VE Day

Published: 4 Apr 25

Sevenoaks Town Council is inviting residents to special events to mark VE Day on the Vine Gardens on May 8. There will be a fish and chip van on the Vine Gardens from 6pm for this traditional British meal, and an ice cream van. The café on the Vine will also be open and the Pavilion bar. Read More...

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