Swanley news
Swanley news, newest first: 60 homes on the old White Oak Leisure Centre site, Ming Foods in administration and the Pedham Place tip opening times.
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Oaks Day Nursery Swanley: strong in two Ofsted areas
Ofsted puts achievement and inclusion above the expected standard at the 39-place Swanley nursery, safeguarding met. What the June inspection found.
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West Kingsdown
West Kingsdown bus and car show: free rides, Sunday 16 Aug
Go Bus marks 40 years of Roundabout on Sunday with a free bus and car show at Gamecock Meadow, free vintage bus rides from Swanley, and a bouncy castle.
Business
Ming Foods Swanley placed in administration on 24 June
Ming Foods, the Chinese pastry maker at Upper Hockenden Farm, went into administration on 24 June, one of seven local firms in July's insolvency notices.
Housing
Work starts on 60 homes at the old White Oak Leisure Centre site in Swanley
Building has begun on 60 homes on part of the former White Oak Leisure Centre site in Swanley. The council-backed scheme, built by Skillcrown, helps pay back the cost of the £22m leisure centre that opened in 2022.
Recycling
Sevenoaks Tip Opening Times: 8am to 4.30pm, Book First
Sevenoaks tip at Dunbrik opens 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday, 9am to 4pm Sunday, and you cannot get in without booking. Swanley times and charges too.