Welcome to the Sevenoaks Town Council website

We aim to provide a useful resource on Sevenoaks Town Council's activities, and offer access to information regarding the committees, meetings, minutes and other areas of interest.

Sevenoaks Town Council is made up of 6 different wards, with 16 elected councillors. To view a map of wards please click here.

You will also find an overview of the council's services, information on the town itself and details of Sevenoaks' many amenities.

Why not visit Sevenoaks, a beautiful town surrounded by the green belt, protecting its outstanding surrounding countryside of rolling hills and villages.

Our Town Clerk and Chief Executive is Linda Larter MBE. Please click here to contact her.

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Donation to the Stag
To donate to the Save Our Stag Fundraising Campaign please click here

Town Team Weekly Newsletter

This is the Town Team Weekly Newsletter aiming to let residents know of local businesses who deliver direct to homes, as well as the latest information and press articles released by Sevenoaks Town Council during the COVID-19 Lockdown.

Please feel free to print off and share with those who may benefit from the information during isolation.

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Sevenoaks Town Recovery Plan Post Covid-19

Sevenoaks Town has experienced the same economic disruption due to the need to address public health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to restrict public movement to contain the virus.

In April 2020 the Sevenoaks Town Team circulated an invitation to local businesses to attend a virtual meeting to discuss a Sevenoaks Town Recovery Plan.

To view the plan click HERE

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Sevenoaks Town

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News & Events

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Invite the Mayor

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Town Council

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Bat and Ball Station

Find out about our exciting regeneration plans

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Neighbourhood Plan

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Committees

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Plastic Free Sevenoaks

Find out more about our commitment to becoming single use plastic free

Latest News

Socially Distanced Live On The Vine 2020 in aid of Stag Sevenoaks

Published: 17 Jul 20

Sevenoaks Town Council is launching a family friendly fair-weather festival on the Vine Gardens this summer. Read More...

PRESS RELEASE First Electric Van for Sevenoaks Town Council

Published: 7 Jul 20

The new van is fully electric and covers 174 miles. The new electric van will be used by the Town Wardens who inspect play areas and carry out day to day tasks on the Town Council’s public open spaces. Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: Armed Forces Day 2020

Published: 29 Jun 20

ARMED FORCES DAY AT THE VINE SATURDAY 27 JUNE 2020 Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: Save Our Stag

Published: 11 Jun 20

The future of The Stag Theatre hangs in the balance as campaigners call for an urgent cash injection of £250,000. Without this level of funding the future for The Stag is bleak. Sevenoaks’ much-loved arts venue has been hard hit by the Government imposed closure during the Covid 19 crisis which began on March 21st, with costs continuing despite the doors being closed and not having any income. Read More...

VE Day 75

Published: 11 May 20

VE Day 75 – 8 May 2020 – Sevenoaks Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: First Grant Awarded

Published: 29 Apr 20

SEVENOAKS TOWN COUNCIL AWARDS FIRST GRANT FROM ITS £30,000 COMMUNITY RESILIENCE FUND TO ASSIST VOLUNTARY GROUPS HELPING THE COMMUNITY DURING COVID 19 Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: Second Grant Awarded

Published: 29 Apr 20

SEVENOAKS TOWN COUNCIL AWARDS SECOND GRANT FROM ITS £30,000 COMMUNITY RESILIENCE FUND TO ASSIST VOLUNTARY GROUPS HELPING THE COMMUNITY DURING COVID 19 Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: Third Grant Awarded

Published: 29 Apr 20

SEVENOAKS TOWN COUNCIL AWARDS THIRD GRANT FROM ITS £30,000 COMMUNITY RESILIENCE FUND TO ASSIST VOLUNTARY GROUPS HELPING THE COMMUNITY DURING COVID 19 Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: Fourth Grant Awarded

Published: 29 Apr 20

SEVENOAKS TOWN COUNCIL AWARDS FOURTH GRANT FROM ITS £30,000 COMMUNITY RESILIENCE FUND TO ASSIST VOLUNTARY GROUPS HELPING THE COMMUNITY DURING COVID 19 Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: Fifth Grant Awarded

Published: 29 Apr 20

SEVENOAKS TOWN COUNCIL AWARDS FIFTH GRANT FROM ITS £30,000 COMMUNITY RESILIENCE FUND TO ASSIST VOLUNTARY GROUPS HELPING THE COMMUNITY DURING COVID 19 Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: Regeneration of Bat & Ball area Continues

Published: 29 Apr 20

Sevenoaks Town Council’s Regeneration of Bat & Ball area continues even during COVID 19 Read More...

Brightening up Sevenoaks

Published: 24 Apr 20

These dark times of Covid-19 will pass and summer days will come. The Town Council will be arranging for the annual floral hanging baskets to go up in the High Street and London Rd with bright golden colours. As a community it wold be wonderful to plant as many joyful flowers as possible to celebrate the summer. Read More...

VE Day 75

Published: 17 Apr 20

This date represents an important milestone in the history of our communities, our nation, and indeed the world. The 8th May 1945 was the day, 75 years ago, that peace broke out and brought an end to nearly six years of war. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council temporarily prohibits bonfires at its allotments in Quaker’s Hall Lane

Published: 14 Apr 20

Sevenoaks Town Council has made the decision to extend the period to prohibit bonfires at Quaker’s Hall Allotments until the 31st August 2020. Read More...

SDC Press Release: Staying at Home

Published: 8 Apr 20

Sevenoaks residents are being urged to follow Government guidelines this Easter bank holiday weekend and stay at home. Read More...

Press Release: Measures being taken during Coronavirus Pandemic

Published: 7 Apr 20

Sevenoaks Town Council continues where possible to exercise its responsibilities and delivering its obligations during Coronavirus pandemic – including making recommendations on Planning Applications. Read More...

SEVENOAKS TOWN COUNCIL CREATES £30,000 COMMUNITY RESILIENCE FUND

Published: 26 Mar 20

SEVENOAKS TOWN COUNCIL CREATES £30,000 COMMUNITY RESILIENCE FUND TO ASSIST VOLUNTARY GROUPS HELPING THE COMMUNITY DURING COVID 19 CRISIS Read More...

House in the Basement Closure

Published: 26 Mar 20

Due to the decision to close schools, the Town Council believes it also sensible to close the House in the Basement Youth Café Read More...

Coronavirus COVID 19 Emergency Measures

Published: 23 Mar 20

Following the Prime Minister’s address to the nation on 23rd March 2020 all communal places within parks, such as playgrounds, skate parks, sports courts and outdoor gyms have been closed from today. Read More...

COVID-19 Scam Alert

Published: 18 Mar 20

Fraudsters are exploiting the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus to facilitate various types of fraud and cyber crime. Read More...

COVID-19 Message from the Mayor

Published: 17 Mar 20

Sevenoaks Town Council’s priority is to maintain public services and continue to support voluntary organisations wherever possible. Read More...

Sevenoaks Good Neighbour Volunteer

Published: 17 Mar 20

View the downloadable file for more information on how you can help those who are at risk during this time of anxiety around coronavirus. Read More...

Commonwealth Day

Published: 9 Mar 20

The Mayor of Sevenoaks, Councillor Nick Busvine, OBE and Town Councillors were delighted to be joined by Sevenoaks Air Cadets and Westerham Sea Cadets to raise the Commonwealth Day flag Read More...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Published: 3 Mar 20

Public Health England are updating the coronavirus page on the GOV.UK website daily with the latest information. Read More...

Easter Egg Appeal

Published: 3 Mar 20

Staff at the Sevenoaks Branch of Welham Jones are collecting Easter Eggs for local children who will be in hospital or care this Easter Read More...

Tree Planting at Greatness Recreation Ground

Published: 24 Jan 20

Councillors met at Greatness Rec. to plant 3 new trees Read More...

'Happy to Chat' at the Vine

Published: 24 Jan 20

On Wednesday 22nd January 2020, Cllr Nicholas Busvine OBE, Mayor of Sevenoaks, and Sophie Woods-Scawen, launched the ‘Happy to Chat Bench’. Read More...

Sevenoaks Youth Councillor Awarded Diana Legacy Award

Published: 11 Dec 19

Sevenoaks Youth Councillor Gabby Tan has been presented with two prestigious awards, set up in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, and her belief that young people can change the world. Read More...

NRHA Award for Bat & Ball Stn.

Published: 11 Dec 19

HRH Princess Ann presented the Urban Heritage Award To Town Clerk, Linda Larter At the National Railway Heritage Awards, 2019 For Bat & Ball Station Restoration Read More...

Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast

Published: 22 Nov 19

The Mayor of Sevenoaks Cllr. Nicholas Busvine OBE held a breakfast open to all ex British Servicemen/Women Read More...

Remembrance Sunday Service

Published: 6 Nov 19

Join us in commemorating those who have given their lives for their country on this Sundays remembrance service Read More...

Raleys Parking Permits Now Live

Published: 1 Nov 19

Press Release: Time Capsule Burial

Published: 1 Nov 19

The burying of a time capsule by Cllr Nicholas Busvine OBE Town Mayor and Sir Michael Fallon MP took place to commemorate the rebuilding of the Community Centre Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: Bat & Ball Centre Time Capsule

Published: 23 Oct 19

Time capsule to be buried at Bat & Ball Community Centre site to commemorate the start of work on the site. Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: Julians Meadow Outdoor Gym

Published: 21 Oct 19

Newly installed gym equipment at Julians Meadow Read More...

Sevenoaks Christmas Lights Switch On

Published: 14 Oct 19

Friday 29th November 2019 6.00 to 8.30pm Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: Frank Marshall Award

Published: 11 Oct 19

Bat & Ball Station Restoration Project joint winners of Sevenoaks Society’s 2019 Frank Marshall Award for Townscape Improvement Read More...

Linda Larter MBE: President of SLCC

Published: 3 Oct 19

Linda Larter MBE becomes the President of the SLCC Read More...

Lewis Project: Abbey Road

Published: 2 Oct 19

The lewis Project celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles 'Abbey Road' album in Sevenoaks Read More...

Bat & Ball Access Ramp

Published: 23 Sep 19

Bat & Ball Stn. Ramp opening 30th September Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: GRANTS AWARDED

Published: 20 Sep 19

Local organisations to gain grant funding from STC Read More...

SEVENOAKS IN BLOOM

Published: 17 Sep 19

Sevenoaks Town has been awarded Gold again this year in the South & South East in Bloom competition. Read More...

Sevenoaks Vintage Bus is back as part of the National Heritage Open Day

Published: 5 Sep 19

Sevenoaks Vintage Bus is back on 21st September 2019 as part of the National Heritage Open Day Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: FLYING THE RED ENSIGN

Published: 4 Sep 19

Merchant Navy Day – 3 September 2019 Read More...

Wet weather cancellation of play date

Published: 14 Aug 19

PRESS RELEASE: Pat Moore

Published: 15 Jul 19

The Mayor, Cllr Nicholas Busvine OBE, and Sevenoaks Town Council were very saddened to hear about the death of Pat Moore. Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: Installation of new access ramp

Published: 8 Jul 19

Sevenoaks Town Council completes its restoration of the exterior of the Vine Pavilion with the installation of new access ramp and refurbished sash windows. Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: Armed Forces Day

Published: 21 Jun 19

ARMED FORCES DAY AT THE VINE SATURDAY 29TH JUNE Read More...

Youth Council Parliament Trip

Published: 21 Jun 19

Sevenoaks Youth Councillors visit House of Parliament and have private meeting with Rt. Hon Sir Michael Fallon MP Read More...

PRESS RELEASE NATIONAL REFILL SCHEME DAY 19TH JUNE 2019

Published: 19 Jun 19

NATIONAL REFILL SCHEME DAY 19TH JUNE 2019 PEOPLE OF SEVENOAKS URGED TO SHOW THEY’VE #GOT THE BOTTLE TO PREVENT PLASTIC POLLUTION Sevenoaks Read More...

New Outdoor Gym at Julian's Meadow

Published: 24 May 19

New outdoor gym at Julians Meadow Read More...

Sevenoaks In Bloom Best Dressed Window Competition

Published: 14 May 19

Enter into our Sevenoaks In Bloom Best Dressed Window Competition Read More...

New Mayor of Sevenoaks

Published: 14 May 19

At Sevenoaks Annual Council Meeting held on Monday 13 th May 2019 the outgoing Mayor, Cllr Roderick Hogarth handed over the Mayoral Chains and Robes to the incoming Mayor for Sevenoaks Cllr Nicholas Busvine OBE. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council 2019 Election Results

Published: 4 May 19

Love Your Local Market

Published: 2 May 19

Love Your Local Market 2019 Read More...

Independent Shopping Day

Published: 1 May 19

Sevenoaks Town Partnership would like to highlight the fantastic array of independent shops we have in our Town and the great items they have to offer visitors to the area. Read More...

2019 Business Awards now open for nominations

Published: 29 Apr 19

For the seventh year Sevenoaks Town Partnership will be running the Business Awards to celebrate and promote the successful businesses in the town. Read More...

New play equipment at Pontoise

Published: 10 Apr 19

Sevenoaks Town Council are pleased to announce that thanks to a grant obtained from Enovery Community Trust new equipment has been installed at Pontoise Play Area. Read More...

PLASTIC FREE SEVENOAKS

Published: 4 Apr 19

Pledge to phase out single use plastic in Sevenoaks town. Read More...

Chevening National Garden Scheme

Published: 2 Apr 19

Chevening Gardens will be open this summer on Sunday, 2 June 2019 in support of the National Gardens Scheme to raise money for nursing and caring charities. Read More...

Talks & Demos at Wellbeing Show 2019

Published: 27 Mar 19

During the event we have the following talks/demonstrations available at the House in the Basement Youth Café, downstairs from the main event space. Read More...

RIBA Awards - Bat & Ball Station Shortlisted

Published: 19 Mar 19

RIBA Awards - Bat & Ball Station Shortlisted Read More...

Friends of Upper High Street Gardens

Published: 18 Mar 19

Become a Friend of the Upper High Street Gardens Read More...

HITB Funding

Published: 14 Mar 19

HITB receives further local funding Read More...

Bligh's Market Closed 16th March due to High Winds

Published: 14 Mar 19

Bligh's Market Closed 16th March due to High Winds Read More...

Wednesday Market closed 13.03.2019

Published: 12 Mar 19

Wednesday market closed 13.03.2019 due to High Winds Read More...

Commonwealth Day Flag Raising

Published: 11 Mar 19

PRESS RELEASE: STP launches Save our Vintage Bus Campaign

Published: 28 Feb 19

At the Sevenoaks Town Partnership meeting held on 27th February members representing organisations from all sectors of the community voted unanimously to start a campaign to keep the iconic Vintage Bus operational to Knole in Sevenoaks during the summer months. Read More...

Welcome to the Sevenoaks Town Council website

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Donation to the Stag To donate to the Save Our Stag Fundraising Campaign please click here

Town Team Weekly Newsletter

Sevenoaks Town Recovery Plan Post Covid-19

Sevenoaks Town

News & Events

Invite the Mayor

Town Council

Bat and Ball Station

Neighbourhood Plan

Committees

Plastic Free Sevenoaks

Latest News

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Donation to the Stag
To donate to the Save Our Stag Fundraising Campaign please click here