West Kent Independents

05/06/2026

Kent Community Foundation are offering grants of up to £6,000 for community environmental projects across Kent and Medway.

Funding supports local groups to improve green spaces, reduce waste, and take positive action for nature and climate.

Find out more and apply at: https://kentcf.org.uk/resources/protect-kent-and-medway-s-natural-environment/

03/06/2026

Press release from SDC regarding rubbish collection.
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Recycling rates reach record high across the District

Sevenoaks District Council’s rollout of new recycling measures, including the introduction of new weekly food waste collections and reusable recycling bags, has helped residents recycle more and cut waste.

In the first month since the introduction of the food waste service, the Council’s crews have collected a massive 220 tonnes of food waste, putting the Sevenoaks District close to the top 25% of Kent councils for food waste recycling.

This extra 220 tonnes of recycling alone will produce up to 80,000 kWh of energy - that’s enough to power 30 average sized family homes for a year.

Since launching the service, the crews have reported a noticeable reduction in black sacks being split open by animals at properties now using the separate food waste service, helping to keep our District even cleaner.

Recycling has also been boosted by the reusable green recycling sacks that were introduced in 2024. Residents have increased their recycling of cardboard, paper, plastics and other household items by a further 3.5%.

By October 2026, the reusable sacks will have saved the Council £225,000 when they will be phased out, and wheelie bins are introduced. Once they are no longer needed, residents can either keep them for their own use or the Council will collect them during the first four weeks of the new service, so they can be recycled.

The Council’s Cabinet Member for Cleaner and Greener, Cllr Irene Roy, says: “We’re about to start the next phase of ‘The Big Recycling Upgrade’ so it’s a good opportunity to look at what we have achieved so far.

“We’re really pleased that residents are recycling more and we’d like to thank everyone who has got on board with food waste recycling over the last month. Residents are already recycling around 58 tonnes of food waste every week, contributing an extra 6% to our overall recycling rate. This is a fantastic achievement in such a short amount of time.

“October will see the start of alternate weekly collections with new wheelie bins to put out for collection, which we anticipate will increase the amount we recycle even further.”

For more information visit, www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/recycling

01/06/2026

Have you got an idea for a community project? Sign up to Better Together Community Hub - Sevenoaks District to get the tools, advice & support you need to help get it off the ground!
From funding advice, recruiting volunteers, training and more, Better Together can help! Find out more & sign up - www.bettertogethercommunity.org.uk

01/06/2026

🗣️ Your voice, Our action 🤝

This month, we’re sharing how our Community Safety team supported residents who were experiencing serious anti-social behaviour in their neighbourhood 🏘️

Following a serious incident at a home in Bishop’s Crescent, a number of residents contacted us feeling understandably concerned about safety in their community.

Our team acted quickly, working closely with police and local authorities to gather evidence and build a clear picture of what was happening. This led to a Closure Order being secured for the property.

This action helped to quickly stop the anti-social behaviour, allowing residents to feel safe and settled in their homes once again 💙

This is Your voice, Our action in motion – listening, acting, making a difference.

👉 Read the full story on our website.

If you are experiencing anti-social behaviour and want to report it, please:

📞 Call 01732 749400 or 0800 169 1122 (freephone)

📧 Email [email protected].

27/05/2026

Date for the diary

Something healthy and free for the weekend!
Not often we can say that, thanks to Sevenoaks Town Council for supporting and sharing this event!

Sevenoaks Health and Wellness Fair is this Saturday at the Vine! 43 organisations will be there offering plenty of opportunities to discover the wide range of services, activities, and support available across Sevenoaks to help improve your health and wellbeing.

Throughout the day there is also an exciting programme of entertainment:

⭐ 10.30-10.50: Singer Amelie Lucas
⭐ 11.00-11.20: Move with Gee
⭐ 11.30-11.50: Eleanor Clark Dance Co
⭐ 12.00-12.20: Sevenoaks Rock Choir
⭐ 12.30-12.45: Move with Gee
⭐ 1.00-1.20: Tai Chi with Cllr Lionel O’Hara
⭐ 1.30-1.50: Eleanor Clark Dance Co
⭐ 2.00-2.20: Sevenoaks Rock Choir
⭐ 2.30-2.50: Move with Gee
⭐ 3.00-3.20: Fusion Cheerleaders

We also encourage you to join in with a gentle walk around the Vine, led by Irene and Anne of Every Step Counts.
Meet at the Vine for walks at 9.30am and 10.30am.

Don’t miss this fantastic free event!

Thank you for the support from partners and sponsors:
KIMS Hospital Kent County Council The Better Body Group Personal Training Sevenoaks Especially Health Sevenoaks Town Team

Everyday Active

25/05/2026

Bin date changes!

Don’t forget, there will be no rubbish, recycling, food or garden waste collections on Monday 25 May and all collections that week will be one day later than usual until Saturday 30 May.
Please always put your waste out by 7am. Find out more - www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/collectiondays

23/05/2026

This weekend the Long Distance Walkers Association has organised a 100 mile walk to mark the 100th anniversary of the publication of Winnie the Pooh 🥾🧸🍯 🎉

The walkers will be walking through many parts of the district.

See the map below to see where they are in your areas this weekend!

23/05/2026

🏋️‍♀️🛝 Help shape new facilities at Greatness Recreation Ground in Sevenoaks!

Sevenoaks Town Council is asking residents to have their say on a new outdoor gym and a new playground at Greatness Recreation Ground.

💭 View the designs and share your thoughts: https://www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk/Greatness_Recreation_Ground_Playground_and_Outdoor_Gym_52766.aspx
🗓️ Both consultations close on 7 June.

If you use Greatness Recreation Ground, or would like to, take a few minutes to share your views and help shape these new community spaces!

19/05/2026

We’re excited for the Sevenoaks Health & Wellness Fair on the Vine on Saturday 30 May, and we’d love to see you there. Entry is free!

All our exhibitor stalls are now fully booked. On the day, 43 organisations will be there, offering plenty of opportunities to discover the wide range of services, activities, and support available across Sevenoaks to help improve your health and wellbeing:

• 7oaks Tri Club
• Align 4 Life
• Sevenoaks Allotment Holders' Association
• Bat & Ball Sports
• Better Body Group
• Body Stress Release
• Change Grow Live
• Chipstead Sailing Club
• Eleanor Clark Dance Co
• Especially Health
• Every Step Counts
• Everyone Active
• Fortitude Taekwondo
• Hi-Kent Social Group
• Hospice in the Weald
• Hope Church
• Intent 91
• KCC Adult Social Care
• KCC Financial Hardship Team
• KCC Technology Enhanced Lives Service
• Kings College London
• Mature Movers
• Move with Gee
• MX Fencing
• Recovery & Wellbeing College
• Regain Hearing
• Sevenoaks District Council
• Sevenoaks District Senior Action Forum
• Sevenoaks Indoor Bowls Club
• Sevenoaks Hockey
• Sevenoaks Medical Centre
• Sevenoaks Powerchair Football Club
• Sevenoaks Rock Choir
• Sevenoaks Rugby Club
• Sevenoaks Samaritans
• Sevenoaks Suns Basketball
• Sevenoaks U3A
• Shaw Trust
• Sevenoaks Town Council
• That Green Life
• TriSwim
• Wave Community Bank
• YOUSpark

Thank you for the support from partners and sponsors: KIMS Hospital Kent County Council The Better Body Group Personal Training Sevenoaks Especially Health Sevenoaks Town Team

19/05/2026

Following the spring bank holiday, there will be no rubbish, recycling, food or garden waste collections on Monday 25 May and all collections that week will be one day later than usual until Saturday 30 May.
Please always put your waste out by 7am. Find out more - www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/collectiondays