With the recent increases in the cost of energy, food and other bills, many people may experience financial difficulties for different reasons and might not realise they’re entitled to help. The significant rise in the cost of living is a concern for everyone, and Sevenoaks District Council do offer some help and support.

There is a wide range of support available for individuals and families who are facing rising energy costs and are worried about their finances. Details of the support being offered can be found at https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/homepage/97/help_with_the_cost_of_living .

Vulnerable households can access financial support to help with essential household costs over the coming months as part of the Household Support Fund. The funding from Kent County Council is available up to 30 September. Pensioners living in the District, who are in receipt of Council Tax Reduction and/or Housing Benefit, will be allocated £100 per household to help with energy bills, whilst any low income or vulnerable household can apply for support to help with essential household costs including food, energy and water. For further information please visit: https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/householdsupportfund

We have a vacancy for a  Parish Councillor, Four Elms Ward. Please see the attached advert and contact clerk@hever.org for further information. The closing date for applications is 15th August 2022.

Notice of Vacancy (002) 7 22

The Bulk Refuse Freighter will be in the Parish on Saturday 23^rd July 2022.  Details are as follows:

09.15 – 10.00 FOUR ELMS – layby opposite the Church

10.15 – 11.00 HEVER – bottle bank area next to Henry Pub in coach car park

11.15 – 12.00 MARKBEECH  – Village Hall

The Freighter cannot accept white goods, washing machines, dishwashers, fridges, freezers, cookers, cast iron boilers or baths, long metal poles, building materials, manure, large parts of engines or vehicles or hazardous waste or compostable garden waste.

Hazardous waste now includes items like fluorescent tubes, televisions & computer monitors, batteries, oil tins and filters, paint and paint tins and chemical containers. These items cannot be accepted on the Saturday Freighter service and must be taken to your nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Please do not leave any rubbish unattended. Please DO NOT arrive early or leave items on site, otherwise will be classed as fly-tipping and information passed to the police, thank you.

This is a service free to residents, funded by Hever Parish Council and provided by Sevenoaks District Council.

The next Hever Parish Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 5th July in Four Elms Village Hall. The Planning Meeting will start at 7.00 pm and the Council Meeting at 7.30 pm. All are welcome to attend.

2022 07 05 Agenda 5th July 2022