The Saturday Bulk Refuse Freighter service has been cancelled by Sevenoaks District Council so there will be no further collections. Hever Parish Council are looking into alternative options as we are aware this is a valued service and will advise of progress on this in the near future.
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Community Litter Picks have been arranged. Come and join in with your neighbours! It is good fun, with free refreshments and great exercise. Sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing is advised. Hi visibility vests, gloves and litter pickers can be provided, however, if you have your own please do bring them.
Litter Pick details are as follows:
- Hever Field – Saturday 28th March 9.30 am
- Four Elms Village Hall – Saturday 28th March 9.30 am
- Markbeech – Saturday 28th March 1.00 pm
Any queries, please contact clerk@hever.org
NHS Kent and Medway is seeking feedback from local people to help improve urgent care services across Maidstone, Tonbridge and Malling, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Dartford and Gravesham and Swanley.
Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) play a vital role in providing same-day care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. They help relieve pressure on Emergency Departments while ensuring patients receive timely and appropriate support closer to home.
We are asking local residents, patients, carers, staff, and community organisations to share their experiences and priorities. This feedback will help the NHS better understand what matters most to the people who use these services and how UTCs can be made more accessible and responsive.
The online survey takes approximately 7–8 minutes to complete and will remain open until Monday 2 February 2026 at 9am.
Please share the survey link widely within your networks to help us reach as many people as possible: Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) Patient Survey – West Kent and Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley
The next full Hever Parish Council meeting will be on Monday 12th January 2026 in Hever Village Hall. Planning Meeting will be at 7.00 pm and the full Council Meeting at 7.30 pm. All are welcome to attend.
The Agenda and Meeting Pack can be found here: http://hever.org/parish-council/agendas
The latest edition of the Here for You Leaflet is available to view. The leaflet contains an array of useful information – please read it and share!
The next Hever Parish Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 4th November in Hever Village Hall. Planning will be at 7.00 pm and full Council at 7.30 pm. All are welcome. The Agenda and Meeting Pack can be found here: http://hever.org/parish-council/agendas
| Public to have their say on the new Local Plan |
| Residents can soon comment on the new Local Plan when Sevenoaks District Council’s begins its public consultation from 23 October 2025.
The Local Plan will help shape development between 2027 and 2042. It also lists potential development sites, proposed by developers and landowners, to meet the Government’s increased housing targets for the District. There are several ways the public can comment on the new Local Plan:
Pop-up sessions can be booked now at www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/emerginglocalplan or by calling the Sevenoaks District Council on 01732 227000. One-hour long ‘Pop up’ sessions are available at 4pm, 5.30pm and 7pm at the following locations:
The consultation is open for seven weeks from Thursday 23 October until midnight on Thursday 11 December 2025. Cllr Nigel Williams, Sevenoaks District Council’s Cabinet Member for Development & Infrastructure, says: “The Government has set us an extremely challenging housing target of 1,145 new homes every year up to 2042. We have no choice but to include adequate sites in our new Local Plan to meet this target. “More than 500 sites were put forward by developers for inclusion in the Local Plan. After careful consideration, we have included only a fraction of these sites. They are in the most suitable locations, close to existing settlements and transport infrastructure, across a broad range of areas within the District. “However, the new Local plan is not just about new housing. It includes proposals to support our local economy, new infrastructure, like schools, health centres, shops and transport, and protection for the natural and historic environment, including the majority of the Green Belt. It includes proposals for design excellence in new developments and promoting healthy communities. “We really want to hear what residents have to say about our Local Plan. As well as our survey, we are running a record ten ‘pop-up’ sessions right across the District, making it easier than ever for residents to get involved.” About the Sevenoaks District Local Plan The new Local Plan, once finalised, will guide what can be built and where between 2027 and 2042 The Government has instructed Sevenoaks District Council to identify land for 1,145 new homes every year, a 63% increase on the current housing target. While the new Local Plan proposes making the best use of sites within existing built-up areas and brownfield land, the Government amended planning laws require councils to use Green Belt land to meet its housing target. Failing to meet the housing target could lead to the Local Plan being refused by Planning Inspectors. This would leave the District open to piecemeal development, which makes it harder for infrastructure providers to holistically consider the impact of new housing development on their services. The Local Plan includes sites, spread across a broad range of settlements in the District, to meet the Government’s housing target in full, including much-needed affordable homes. All the sites that are under consideration have been put forward by landowners and developers. The Council has assessed the sites to check their suitability, availability and deliverability. As well as new homes, the Local Plan includes proposals to support the economy by protecting business space and high streets and the provision of new infrastructure such as schools, shops, health centres and improved local transport. Whilst it is challenging that land in the Green Belt is being considered to meet national housing targets, the Local Plan will do all it can to protect the overwhelming majority of the Green Belt and the District’s environment and unique and special character. |
There will be a Family Fun Day on Monday 18th August 10.30 am – 1.30 pm on Four Elms Field. Details are below:
Family Fun Days are back! Our ever popular and FREE Family Fun Days return for four weeks of action-packed activities over the school summer holidays. As ever, they will include crafts, games, sports and more in a friendly and safe environment. There’s no need to book, simply turn up and have fun. However, children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Activities are
provided for children under the age of 12, but they may not be suitable for very young children.
Please bring waterproof clothing, sunscreen and your own refreshments.
We recommend that you check our website or our social media accounts before setting off as the schedule may change at short notice if there’s wet weather. For more information, visit
www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/familyfundays
The days are funded and organised by SDC, run by Play Place and supported by town and parish councils.
The latest edition of the Here for You Leaflet is available to view. The leaflet contains an array of useful information – please read it and share!
We have been informed that unfortunately, the turkey oak tree opposite the Henry has been diagnosed with a fungus called Artists Bracket. This means that although it looks healthy, it is being hollowed out from the inside. As a result, the tree will be felled today or tomorrow.
The tree sits on land owned by the Diocese of Rochester. We hope that in the future another tree can be planted in its place.
Whilst the tree, and the land on which it is situated, is not owned by Hever Parish Council, we felt it appropriate to share this information.