Lib Dems say “must do better” to Council plans for new development in Sevenoaks. Continuing support ‘conditional’ on assurances over finances, housing quality and public engagement.
Sevenoaks Liberal Democrats have condemned the Sevenoaks District Council Local Plan as a missed opportunity that ignores local residents in favour of developers and landowners.
After a week of crucial meetings, Conservative-controlled Sevenoaks District Council (SDC) is still refusing to listen to the 7,600 residents who signed a petition to protect The Stag Community Arts Centre
On 3rd March, Liberal Democrat Councillors in Sevenoaks wrote to the Council's Conservative Leadership proposing urgent all-party discussions on their plans for new housing developments. More than 3 months later, the Conservative leader has not replied.
The all-party Finance Committee of Sevenoaks District Council has told its Conservative Cabinet to be flexible and negotiate a long-term future for the town's Stag Theatre with the local Town Council.
The Conservatives running Sevenoaks District Council (SDC) want to charge £650,000 to transfer the Stag Theatre to local hands — even though more than 7,500 residents have signed a petition demanding it happens for free.
