Events

Forget-me-not Café, dementia-friendly event

Bat & Ball Station

25 Mar 26 - 10:30 to 12:00

Local artist Susanne Beard will be hosting an arts & crafts session

Great British Spring Clean

Pontoise Close

27 Mar 26 - 10:30 to 11:30

Join one of our community litter picks as part of the Great British Spring Clean 2026

Great British Spring Clean

Millpond Wood

27 Mar 26 - 14:00 to 15:00

Join one of our community litter picks as part of the Great British Spring Clean 2026

Bob Ogley talk - The Story of Knole Park

Sevenoaks School

30 Mar 26 - 19:30

Join Bob Ogley as he talks about his new book, The Story of Knole Park, at this fundraising event at

Sevenoaks Vegan Market

Vine Gardens

4 Apr 26 - 10:30 to 16:30

Food & Drink - Sustainable Living - Cosmetics - Charities - & More!

Forget-me-not Café, dementia-friendly event

Bat and Ball Station

29 Apr 26 - 10:30 to 12:00

Skiffle Express will be making music and encouraging attendees to join in!

Sevenoaks Climate Fair

Vine Gardens

2 May 26 - 10:30 to 16:30

Talks - Stalls - Workshops - Food & Drink - & more!

Free Children's Theatre Show

Vine Gardens

3 May 26 - 14:00

Come and see Professor Slug's House of Bugs theatre show.

Health & Wellness Fair

Vine Gardens

30 May 26 - 09:30 to 16:00

Health providers - Sports & Activities Clubs - Healthy Eating Advisors & Providers

Beer on the Vine

Vine Gardens

13 Jun 26

Friday 12th and Saturday 13th June

Family Fun Day

Greatness Recreation Ground

4 Aug 26

Sevenoaks Business Awards

Bat & Ball Centre

20 Nov 26

News

Sevenoaks Town Council strengthens community services through grant funding

Sevenoaks Town Council strengthens community services through grant funding

Published: 19 Mar 26

At the Annual Town Public Meeting on 9 March, Sevenoaks Town Council awarded 13 local organisations with grants in its second round of funding this financial year. Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: Sevenoaks Town Council seeks clarity on Local Plan feedback and next steps

PRESS RELEASE: Sevenoaks Town Council seeks clarity on Local Plan feedback and next steps

Published: 18 Mar 26

Sevenoaks Town Council has emphasised the need for clear reassurance to residents on how their feedback will be taken into account and looks forward to seeing how this is reflected in the next draft of the Local Plan. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Clerk, Linda Larter, voted Vice President of International Institute of Municipal Clerks

Sevenoaks Town Clerk, Linda Larter, voted Vice President of International Institute of Municipal Clerks

Published: 17 Mar 26

Linda Larter MMC MBE FSLCC, Town Clerk/Chief Executive at Sevenoaks Town Council, has been elected Vice President of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), an historic milestone for the profession. Read More...

Sevenoaks sets its sights on UK’s first ‘Town of Culture’ title

Sevenoaks sets its sights on UK’s first ‘Town of Culture’ title

Published: 16 Mar 26

Sevenoaks is competing to become the UK’s first Town of Culture. Launched by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, this national competition aims to boost local pride, highlight the contribution communities make to the UK’s cultural landscape, and widen access to the arts. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council launches green community minibus

Sevenoaks Town Council launches green community minibus

Published: 13 Mar 26

Sevenoaks Town Council is delighted to announce that its new electric minibus is now available for local community and voluntary groups to hire. Read More...

Mayor’s Award recipients recognised on new honours board unveiled at Bat & Ball Centre

Mayor’s Award recipients recognised on new honours board unveiled at Bat & Ball Centre

Published: 10 Mar 26

A new honours board recognising the recipients of the Sevenoaks Town Council Mayor’s Award has been unveiled at the Bat & Ball Centre. Read More...

New report details extensive youth provision in Sevenoaks Town

New report details extensive youth provision in Sevenoaks Town

Published: 10 Mar 26

A new Social Value Report about Sevenoaks Town Council’s youth provision is now available on the Town Council website. The report outlines the services and facilities provided to improve the wellbeing, development, and inclusion of young people in the town. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council’s plans approved to enhance biodiversity and recreation at Longspring Wood

Sevenoaks Town Council’s plans approved to enhance biodiversity and recreation at Longspring Wood

Published: 5 Mar 26

Sevenoaks Town Council is pleased to announce that our plans to enhance Longspring Wood have been formally approved by the Forestry Commission. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council shares its concerns over permanent tilted balance proposed in revised NPPF.

Sevenoaks Town Council shares its concerns over permanent tilted balance proposed in revised NPPF.

Published: 3 Mar 26

Sevenoaks Town Council’s concern is that Sevenoaks Town, as part of the Principal Town in the District, will continue to be impacted by the tilted balance and remain vulnerable to speculative developments of unsuitable heights, densities, massing, amenity impact, and Green / Grey Belt – whether its housing targets are met by up-to-date Local Plan housing allocations or not. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council unveils refurbished Buckhurst Lane Play Area

Sevenoaks Town Council unveils refurbished Buckhurst Lane Play Area

Published: 3 Mar 26

We are delighted to announce that improvement works have been carried out at the much-loved Buckhurst Lane Play Area, located within the Environmental Park. Read More...

New solar panels installed at Town Council’s Quakers Hall Lane Allotments

New solar panels installed at Town Council’s Quakers Hall Lane Allotments

Published: 2 Mar 26

New solar panels with battery storage have been installed at the Town Council’s Quakers Hall Lane Allotments site, enhancing sustainability and supporting greener community gardening. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council and Sevenoaks Rugby Club collaborate to improve Knole Paddock maintenance

Sevenoaks Town Council and Sevenoaks Rugby Club collaborate to improve Knole Paddock maintenance

Published: 2 Mar 26

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is offering the opportunity to apply for grant funding for rugby pitch maintenance. Sevenoaks Town Council have reached a five-year agreement which will enable Sevenoaks Rugby Club to apply for this external funding from the RFU to improve rugby pitches at Knole Paddock. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council raises concerns about potential cost of District Council community asset transfers following NALC report

Sevenoaks Town Council raises concerns about potential cost of District Council community asset transfers following NALC report

Published: 25 Feb 26

At the Finance and Delivery Committee meeting on 23rd February, councillors considered the NALC Case Studies in relation to community asset transfers as part of the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) process. Sevenoaks Town councillors noted that in none of the examples in the NALC case studies are upper-tier authorities shown to be charging town or parish councils to take on these assets. Read More...

New Dartford Road zebra crossing will soon be completed

New Dartford Road zebra crossing will soon be completed

Published: 20 Feb 26

Construction is now underway on the long-anticipated Dartford Road pedestrian crossing in Sevenoaks, a project initiated by Sevenoaks Town Council. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council sets 2026/2027 Financial Budget

Sevenoaks Town Council sets 2026/2027 Financial Budget

Published: 30 Jan 26

Sevenoaks Town Council has set its 2026/2027 Financial Budget at £2,117,684. This equates to Annual Cost per Household (Band D) £161.19 per year / £3.10 per week. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council secures funding for Age UK electric minibus

Sevenoaks Town Council secures funding for Age UK electric minibus

Published: 20 Jan 26

Sevenoaks Town Council is delighted to announce that its Community Transport Grant application to Kent County Council has been successful, securing funding for a new wheelchair-accessible electric minibus for Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge. Read More...

Proposed corner protections consultation

Proposed corner protections consultation

Published: 19 Jan 26

Have your say! The deadline to provide your feedback on 14 proposed corner protections in Sevenoaks is 31 January 2026. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council to host International Women’s Day event for businesswomen and students

Sevenoaks Town Council to host International Women’s Day event for businesswomen and students

Published: 16 Jan 26

Sevenoaks Town Council is delighted to host its annual International Women’s Day networking event on Friday 6 March at Bat & Ball Centre. The event will bring together professional women and students to network, connect and celebrate. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council delighted to share delivery dates for the Dartford Road zebra crossing

Sevenoaks Town Council delighted to share delivery dates for the Dartford Road zebra crossing

Published: 16 Jan 26

Construction will take place during the school holidays, commencing 16th February 2026, and expected to take 6 days. Read More...

Stag CEO to retire after 14 successful years

Stag CEO to retire after 14 successful years

Published: 16 Jan 26

Andrew Eyre, the current Chief Executive of the Stag, has announced that he will be retiring from his role this summer. Read More...

Bob Ogley presents £1000 cheque for the Mayor’s charities

Bob Ogley presents £1000 cheque for the Mayor’s charities

Published: 13 Jan 26

Before the Sevenoaks Town Council meeting on 12 January, local historian and author Bob Ogley presented a cheque for £1,000 for the Mayor’s charities: Sevenoaks Area Youth Trust and Citizens Advice in North & West Kent. Read More...

Please let our toddlers play safely

Please let our toddlers play safely

Published: 6 Jan 26

The Town Council needs your help to stop repeated attacks on the Buckhurst Lane toddlers play area at the Environmental Park, between Sevenoaks Leisure Centre and Knole Park. Read More...

New Year Message from the Mayor of Sevenoaks

New Year Message from the Mayor of Sevenoaks

Published: 2 Jan 26

The Mayor of Sevenoaks, Cllr Tony Clayton, writes a message to residents on behalf of the Town Council. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Team celebrates creativity in Best Dressed Window Competition

Sevenoaks Town Team celebrates creativity in Best Dressed Window Competition

Published: 17 Dec 25

Sevenoaks Town Team’s annual Best Dressed Window Competition returned this year, and once again the town is looking truly spectacular. Read who the winners are! Read More...

Linoprint of Bradbourne Lakes joins Sevenoaks Town Council’s public art collection

Linoprint of Bradbourne Lakes joins Sevenoaks Town Council’s public art collection

Published: 16 Dec 25

At the last Council meeting, the Mayor donated a piece of art by Carole Aston. Read More...

Mayor opens new community gazebo at Quakers Hall Lane Allotments

Mayor opens new community gazebo at Quakers Hall Lane Allotments

Published: 16 Dec 25

On Sunday 14 December, a new community gazebo at the Town Council’s Quakers Hall Lane Allotments was officially opened by the Mayor of Sevenoaks. Read More...

Young filmmakers backed by grant from Sevenoaks Town Council

Young filmmakers backed by grant from Sevenoaks Town Council

Published: 12 Dec 25

Sevenoaks Town Council is supporting the Stag Youth Theatre with an ambitious new project, giving young people the chance to devise, film and star in a medieval fantasy feature-length film. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council secures grant from The National Lottery Community Fund to support House in the Basement Youth Café

Sevenoaks Town Council secures grant from The National Lottery Community Fund to support House in the Basement Youth Café

Published: 11 Dec 25

Sevenoaks Town Council is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a £10,000 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund. This funding will contribute directly to youth worker salaries at House in the Basement. Read More...

From sketch to sparkle: children’s Christmas light designs illuminate Sevenoaks

From sketch to sparkle: children’s Christmas light designs illuminate Sevenoaks

Published: 10 Dec 25

Earlier this year, Sevenoaks Town Council invited local children to take part in a festive challenge to design a Christmas light. The 2024 winner's light was unveiled at an official switch-on ceremony with their families. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council raises concerns over potential building heights explored in Local Plan proposed allocation of Sevenoaks Station

Sevenoaks Town Council raises concerns over potential building heights explored in Local Plan proposed allocation of Sevenoaks Station

Published: 3 Dec 25

Sevenoaks Town Council recognises the need to explore higher housing densities in the most sustainable locations, however was particularly concerned to discover that the building heights explored within Sevenoaks Station’s Development Brief go up to 10+ storeys. Read More...

Book launch of Bob Ogley’s ‘The Story of Knole Park’ raises funds for Mayor’s charities

Book launch of Bob Ogley’s ‘The Story of Knole Park’ raises funds for Mayor’s charities

Published: 3 Dec 25

Sevenoaks Town Council was delighted to host the launch of Bob Ogley’s book, The Story of Knole Park, with a special mayoral fundraising event at Knole. Read More...

Record youth engagement as Sevenoaks forms its largest-ever Youth Council

Record youth engagement as Sevenoaks forms its largest-ever Youth Council

Published: 3 Dec 25

Sevenoaks Youth Council has welcomed a record 80 members, after an extraordinary wave of applications. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council submits further objection to the proposed installation of BT Street Hubs across Sevenoaks Town

Sevenoaks Town Council submits further objection to the proposed installation of BT Street Hubs across Sevenoaks Town

Published: 2 Dec 25

Sevenoaks Town Council has since submitted further representation to the Planning Inspector, reiterating its safety concerns and highlighting the negative impact that other such structures have been observed to have on the streetscape and public realm. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council funds new solar panels and gazebo at Quakers Hall Lane Allotments

Sevenoaks Town Council funds new solar panels and gazebo at Quakers Hall Lane Allotments

Published: 2 Dec 25

Sevenoaks Town Council will fund the installation of solar panels and the addition of a new wooden gazebo to provide shelter at the allotments on Quakers Hall Lane. Read More...