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Joint Statement from Braeside Surgery and Devon Road Surgery
14th November 2023
We are aware that the announcement of the proposed merger between our two surgeries has caused some confusion and concern. We are also aware of some criticism of our feedback questionnaire. This statement is intended to provide additional background information and will be followed up by a...
Parking Farningham High Street - Informal Consultation
6th October 2023
Have your say – Installation of Double Yellow Lines, Farningham High Street Following concerns being raised by residents, Farningham Parish Council and Kent County Council’s Highway Improvements Team have been reviewing on-street parking provision along the High Street outside of Market...
Concerns on the A20
19th September 2023
Farningham’s Kent Police Beat Officer, PC Gareth Maloney, attended the recent Parish Council meeting with road safety on the A20 at the top of his and the councillors’ agenda. Kent County Councillor Roger Gough took note of all our concerns and advised that his Highways Department team...
Carriageway patching - affected roads in Farningham
15th September 2023
Kent County Council will be carrying out carriageway patching on Tuesday 19th September affecting the following roads. High Street, Farningham - 19th September 2023 (Sevenoaks) It will be necessary to close High Street, Farningham from 19th September 2023 for up to 1 day. The...
Himalayan Balsam clearing event on 16th August 2023 in Farningham
27th July 2023
Mark Gallant is back in Farningham on Wednesday 16th August to help clear Himalayan Balsam along the River Darent. Volunteers are very welcome to attend on the day. If you would like to borrow some waders please contact Mark using the contact details on the poster to let him know your shoe...
Bridge Strengthening Works, M25 J3, Swanley Interchange
14th July 2023
Bridge strengthening works, M25 J3 (M20 J1) Swanley Interchange - ©Google Maps Connect Plus Services works on behalf of National Highways and Connect Plus to manage, operate and maintain the M25 and its linking roads, as well as the Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing. This news article is...
Chimmens Solar Farm between Horton Kirby and Fawkham, Sevenoaks
27th June 2023
Global Renewable Energy Company, RES, is exploring the potential for a solar farm on land between Horton Kirby and Fawkham, with a view to submitting a planning application this year. ...
Darent Valley Landscape Partnership Scheme
21st June 2023
The summer so far has been a busy time for DVLPS with many events being run throughout the valley. There is still time to book onto some of the remaining events including a Chalk Grasslands and Views Walk on Friday 7th July and Drawing In Pen and Brush Art Workshop on the same day. Please go to...
Free bus travel for Kent residents, 24 to 25 June 2023
21st June 2023
Bus passengers across Kent and Medway will be able to travel completely free over the weekend of 24 and 25 June, thanks to a collaboration between Kent County Council and the bus companies, paid for ...
Farningham’s new Parish Council
18th May 2023
Daryl Burns is our new chair following in the footsteps of Liz Bourne, who is thanked for her professionalism and dedication during her tenure of chair. Her energy and enthusiasm would be missed. Philip McGarvey was also thanked for his 20 years’ service as a Sevenoaks District Councillor;...
