The week in Sevenoaks: Sevenoaks fly-tipping reports up 58% as fines stay rare (29 Sep)

Your weekly briefing · Tuesday 29 September 2026

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The Big Story

Sevenoaks fly-tipping reports up 58% as fines stay rare

Fly-tipping reports in Sevenoaks district rose from 1,462 to 2,310 in two years, yet the council issued seven fines last year, figures obtained under FOI show.

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The Week In Brief

Broke Hill refusal: developer asks for government call-in — Quinn Estates wants the Secretary of State to call in its 660-home Broke Hill scheme after councillors refused it against officer advice. What it says, and why.

New Ash Green wheelie bins: no lorries in garage courts — New Ash Green bins must go out in pink roadside zones from 12 October, as bin lorries stop entering garage courts. The rules, and the village's objections.

Westerham robbery inquiry: four arrests, 300 items seized — Four arrests and more than 300 exhibits seized, including weapons and suspected cloned plates, after an attempted motorbike theft in Westerham's Market Square.

Sevenoaks in Bloom wins three golds at Wisley awards — Sevenoaks won three Gold awards at South & South East in Bloom on 25 September, and the House in the Basement youth café was rated Outstanding.

Kemsing: nine more homes sought beside Childsbridge site — A second bid, for up to nine homes on Green Belt farmland off Childsbridge Lane, was lodged 18 days after seven were approved next door. Comments close 9 Oct.

Sevenoaks Town 5-0 Eastbourne: Barrington hat-trick — Barrington scored three and Jeche two as Sevenoaks Town thrashed Eastbourne Town 5-0, lifting them to 10th. Rugby opens its league season with a new captain.

What’s On

Emmetts Garden tickets: £15 now, £11 from 1 November — Emmetts Garden is £15 an adult until 31 October and £11 from 1 November, with free parking. Hours, dogs, the Autumn Festival and the walk from Ide Hill.

Family Walks near Sevenoaks: 7 Routes That Work With Kids — Family-friendly walks near Sevenoaks: Knole, One Tree Hill, the Darent Valley and more, with parking charges, buggy access and where the toilets are.

Things to Do in Sevenoaks: 12 Gruffalos Until 1 November — Twelve Gruffalo sculptures stand in Knole's parkland until 1 November, and the deer park is free on foot daily. Sevenoaks days out, prices at source.

Christmas Markets near Sevenoaks 2026: 4 Dates Confirmed — Christmas markets near Sevenoaks 2026: Hever's fair 6 November, Chiddingstone 21 November with £8 tickets on sale, lights switch-on 28 November.

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