News Sep - Oct 2025
Published in News · Thursday 27 Nov 2025 · 4:30
03 September 2025 - Hartley Parish Council: Football
Hire charges for the 3 pitches to rise by 5 per cent from £2,300 to £2,415 that is £805 per pitch. Council say this doesn't cover their costs. NAG FC to be charged £10 extra every time they use the toilets in the pavilion.
Hartley Parish Council
Hire charges for the 3 pitches to rise by 5 per cent from £2,300 to £2,415 that is £805 per pitch. Council say this doesn't cover their costs. NAG FC to be charged £10 extra every time they use the toilets in the pavilion.
Hartley Parish Council
03 September 2025 - Hartley Parish Council: Billings Hill Shaw
(1) Following meeting with New Ash Green Woodland Group, committee recommended creating an orchard there, initially with 12 trees. Grants to be investigated with the help of the NAG Woodland Group. (2) They now have permission to fell the dead ash trees which had a tree preservation order.
Hartley Parish Council
(1) Following meeting with New Ash Green Woodland Group, committee recommended creating an orchard there, initially with 12 trees. Grants to be investigated with the help of the NAG Woodland Group. (2) They now have permission to fell the dead ash trees which had a tree preservation order.
Hartley Parish Council
03 September 2025 - Hartley Parish Council: Manor Field
Testing found high bacteria levels in away dressing room cold tap, but as it wasn't used for drinking their contractor said it wasn't a risk to public health. System to be disinfected at cost of £544.
Hartley Parish Council
Testing found high bacteria levels in away dressing room cold tap, but as it wasn't used for drinking their contractor said it wasn't a risk to public health. System to be disinfected at cost of £544.
Hartley Parish Council
03 September 2025 - Hartley Parish Council: Chantry Avenue
Resident had complained of bird droppings on equipment. Council didn't think there was a problem but would ask routine maintenance contractor to keep a look out.
Hartley Parish Council
Resident had complained of bird droppings on equipment. Council didn't think there was a problem but would ask routine maintenance contractor to keep a look out.
Hartley Parish Council
08 September 2025 - Hartley Parish Council: Neighbourhood Plan
PC agreed with recommendation they appoint planning consultant to advise on district plan, likely to cost over £5,000 but may be shared with Fawkham if they are willing.
Hartley Parish Council
PC agreed with recommendation they appoint planning consultant to advise on district plan, likely to cost over £5,000 but may be shared with Fawkham if they are willing.
Hartley Parish Council
08 September 2025 - Hartley Parish Council: Land Sales by SDC
Sevenoaks have replied to the PC's enquiry, basically they said if they want to prevent development the parish council will have to buy it themselves. It appeared the PC may be saying they have adverse possession of the plot in Caxton Close.
Hartley Parish Council
Sevenoaks have replied to the PC's enquiry, basically they said if they want to prevent development the parish council will have to buy it themselves. It appeared the PC may be saying they have adverse possession of the plot in Caxton Close.
Hartley Parish Council
08 September 2025 - Hartley Parish Council: Parish Office
Air conditioning unit needs to be replaced at cost of £299.
Hartley Parish Council
Air conditioning unit needs to be replaced at cost of £299.
Hartley Parish Council
08 September 2025 - Hartley Parish Council: Payments
Payments of £11,464 for September agreed. Included £585 for annual playground inspections
Hartley Parish Council
Payments of £11,464 for September agreed. Included £585 for annual playground inspections
Hartley Parish Council
10 September 2025 - Police hunt for suspect after alleged assault involving hatchet in The Row, New Ash Green
Victim treated at Darent Valley Hospital, but injury not described as serious
Dartford Messenger
Victim treated at Darent Valley Hospital, but injury not described as serious
Dartford Messenger
16 September 2025 - Sevenoaks council unveils plans for more than 17,000 homes across district after massive housing target hikes - including option at Pedham Place
Sevenoaks council announce plans to build 17,000 homes over the next 15 years to meet new government targets. This includes 580 houses south of Redhill Wood in New Ash Green. Local councillor for NAG concerned about lack of local infrastructure there.
Sevenoaks Messenger
Sevenoaks council announce plans to build 17,000 homes over the next 15 years to meet new government targets. This includes 580 houses south of Redhill Wood in New Ash Green. Local councillor for NAG concerned about lack of local infrastructure there.
Sevenoaks Messenger
23 September 2025 - Longfield Parish Council: New Barn Road
Council unhappy with how long roadworks have been going on for.
Longfield Parish Council
Council unhappy with how long roadworks have been going on for.
Longfield Parish Council
23 September 2025 - Longfield Parish Council: Long Valley Hall
Emergency light replacements done at cost of £1,343. Thanks were expressed to a retiring volunteer who had supported the Hall for 40 years. More information about lettings to be added to council website to save enquiries.
Longfield Parish Council
Emergency light replacements done at cost of £1,343. Thanks were expressed to a retiring volunteer who had supported the Hall for 40 years. More information about lettings to be added to council website to save enquiries.
Longfield Parish Council
30 September 2025 - Hartley Crime Report: September
Crimes mentioned on e-watch were: Theft of vehicle - 3 (Church Road (2), Chapelwood Road)
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Crimes mentioned on e-watch were: Theft of vehicle - 3 (Church Road (2), Chapelwood Road)
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30 September 2025 - Longfield Crime Report: September
Crimes mentioned on e-watch were: Theft - 2 (Kent Road - 1, Main Road - 1)
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Crimes mentioned on e-watch were: Theft - 2 (Kent Road - 1, Main Road - 1)
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08 October 2025 - Kent restaurant winners at Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2025
Sher-e-Bangla in Station Road wins best Kent takeaway of the year; while Spice Village in New Ash Green wins best Kent chef award
News Shopper
Sher-e-Bangla in Station Road wins best Kent takeaway of the year; while Spice Village in New Ash Green wins best Kent chef award
News Shopper
25 October 2025 - Kent women speak about their experience of menopause
Article features interview with lady from Longfield, whose experience of a traumatic menopause led her to give up her career and retrain as a wellness coach
Kent Messenger
Article features interview with lady from Longfield, whose experience of a traumatic menopause led her to give up her career and retrain as a wellness coach
Kent Messenger
28 October 2025 - Longfield Parish Council: Parking
Rector of Church attended to raise problems they are having with parking outside the church. PC said it is difficult to get parking restrictions on a B road, but if the church and groups using the hall can provide evidence the council will support them.
Longfield Parish Council
Rector of Church attended to raise problems they are having with parking outside the church. PC said it is difficult to get parking restrictions on a B road, but if the church and groups using the hall can provide evidence the council will support them.
Longfield Parish Council
28 October 2025 - Longfield Parish Council: Police
Local Constable reported on action being taken about motorbikes on the Gallops and Nitrous Oxide cannisters.
Longfield Parish Council
Local Constable reported on action being taken about motorbikes on the Gallops and Nitrous Oxide cannisters.
Longfield Parish Council
28 October 2025 - Longfield Parish Council: Long Valley Hall
(1) New volunteer recruited. (2) Billabong Play Space to be upgraded by Dartford BC in the new year.
Longfield Parish Council
(1) New volunteer recruited. (2) Billabong Play Space to be upgraded by Dartford BC in the new year.
Longfield Parish Council
31 October 2025 - Hartley Crime Report: October
Crimes mentioned on e-watch were: Criminal damage - 3 (Woodland Avenue, Church Road, Eaton Square); theft of wheelie bin - 1 (Manor Drive)
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Crimes mentioned on e-watch were: Criminal damage - 3 (Woodland Avenue, Church Road, Eaton Square); theft of wheelie bin - 1 (Manor Drive)
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31 October 2025 - Longfield Crime Report: October
Crimes mentioned on e-watch were: Theft of vehicle - 1 (Pinden), Theft from Vehicle - 1 (Main Road), Criminal Damage - 4 (Main Road - 1, West Shaw - 1, Fawkham Road - 2)
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Crimes mentioned on e-watch were: Theft of vehicle - 1 (Pinden), Theft from Vehicle - 1 (Main Road), Criminal Damage - 4 (Main Road - 1, West Shaw - 1, Fawkham Road - 2)
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