The Conservative failure to produce a viable Sevenoaks Local Plan over many years has left our District vulnerable to inappropriate development and higher government housing targets.
Sevenoaks District Council is currently experiencing significant political upheaval. What was once a Conservative-controlled council has become a "No Overall Control" authority following major divisions within the Conservative group.
Liberal Democrats are gaining ground in Tory heartlands ahead of this year's local elections and the national VE celebrations. And they have their eye on voters who live near Chartwell, Churchill's former home close to Westerham.
Sevenoaks Liberal Democrats are sad to announce the death of Roger Walshe, former leader of Sevenoaks District Council from 1995 to 1999, a councillor from 1987 to 2015, and for some years chair of the local Liberals and Liberal Democrats.
Our election campaigns are in full swing throughout the Sevenoaks district. Here's how you can get involved in our net big Action Weekend
The Government is proposing limited devolution of powers to a new strategic body (probably a Mayor) and wants our District Councils to combine into new and larger unitary authorities. Kent County Council last week voted to support the Government's plans.
