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Sevenoaks Liberal Democrats

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Working for the towns and villages of Sevenoaks District and Constituency. Promoted by Sevenoaks Liberal Democrats at 73 The Rise, Sevenoaks TN13 1RL

 Sevenoaks, South East
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Joined March 2015
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7pm tonight is councillors' only committee look at the Sevenoaks Local Plan before the decision on 1 December. The paper? A short process note "to note". No consultation responses. No community voices. No debate. Residents deserve better than a rubber stamp. #Sevenoaks #LocalPlan
One Meeting - No Debate. A rubber stamp sits ready to approve the Local Plan

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🚨 Labour's West Kent unitary plan is paused, just 2 months after being confirmed. Millions spent, no clarity on what's next. Sevenoaks elections are back on for May 2027 — time for change. Read the full story: sevenoakslibdems.org.uk/news…
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This evening Sevenoaks District Council's Development Advisory Committee considers a Local Plan for 17,000 homes across the district. Councillors aren't being asked to debate it. They aren't being asked to scrutinise it. Just to "note and recommend." 7,500 pages. 2 million words. Seven times the length of War and Peace. One evening to nod it through. Watch live at 7pm: youtube.com/@sevenoaksdistri… #SevenoaksLocalPlan #GreenBelt
Comparison between War and Peace and the Sevenoaks Local Plan

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This spring, Conservatives promised to fight Broke Hill development, oppose housing on the Oasis Academy site, and protect Green Belt communities. This Tuesday their council asks its Development Advisory Committee to wave through a plan allocating 810 homes at Broke Hill and the Oasis Academy site for development. What they say. What they do. You decide. #SevenoaksLocalPlan #GreenBelt sevenoakslibdems.org.uk/news…
Comparison between what the Conservatives said they would do and what they are doing

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A few months ago the Conservatives campaigned in council by-elections to stop new housing on the Broke Hill site in Halstead, and the Oasis Academy site in Hextable. This month, their new Local Plan gives the green light to 810 homes at Broke Hill and 78 at Oasis Academy. You simply cannot trust the Conservatives to keep their promises. Read more: sevenoakslibdems.org.uk/news…
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The Sevenoaks Local Plan Regulation 19 is published. A decade in the making. We warned it would be a charter for developers. Residents sidelined. Infrastructure ignored. Sevenoaks deserves better than this. ⬇️ sevenoakslibdems.org.uk/news…
Lib Dems condemn Sevenoaks Local Plan as a charter for developers

Lib Dems condemn Sevenoaks Local Plan as a charter for developers

Sevenoaks Conservatives have spent a decade producing a Local Plan that ignores residents and hands power to developers. Sevenoaks Lib Dems say enough is enough.

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Back in March, Liberal Democrat councillors asked the Conservatives running Sevenoaks District Council for urgent cross-party talks on their housing plans — plans residents had rejected in near-unanimous and unprecedented numbers. More than three months later, the Conservative leader still hasn't even replied. Worse, councillors weren't involved in drawing up the plans at all — at a key committee meeting they weren't even allowed to comment on the consultation, and were told to be grateful for the "courtesy" of being informed of the results. No dialogue, no collaboration, no proper consultation with the residents' associations, parish councils and campaign groups who know our communities best. We all agree Sevenoaks needs new and affordable homes — but only if they come with the transport, health and education to support them. On Monday 22 June, the Conservatives publish their next version of the plan. Read the Liberal Democrats' full response here: sevenoakslibdems.org.uk/seve…

The Lib Dem Position on Sevenoaks Local Plan 2027-2042

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7,600 residents have spoken. Legal advice is clear. SDC can transfer The Stag for free. So why is Conservative leader Kevin Maskell still refusing to act? Sevenoaks Lib Dems are demanding he sits down with the Town Council — before it's too late. Read the full story 👉 sevenoakslibdems.org.uk/news… Haven't signed the petition yet? Add your name 👉 change.org/p/petition-for-sd…
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"Get the two council leaders together and find a way forward for the Stag" — Cllr Alan Leaman, Lib Dem group leader. A cross-party Finance Committee has now told the Conservative Cabinet to negotiate. Common sense over dogma, with 7,500+ residents behind it. More 👇 sevenoakslibdems.org.uk/news…
Cross-Party Push for the Stag: Councillors Tell Cabinet to Negotiate

Cross-Party Push for the Stag: Councillors Tell Cabinet to Negotiate

Sevenoaks District Councillors back call for leaders of both Town and District councils to negotiate a fair, no-cost future for the Stag Theatre — after a cross-party committee acts

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The Conservatives running Sevenoaks District Council want Town residents to pay £650,000 for a building that already belongs to the public. 7,500+ said: transfer it free. Tonight councillors hold their debate. 📍7pm, Council Chamber, Argyle Rd youtube.com/channel/UClT1f_F… Be there. Be watching. #SevenoaksStag
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Sevenoaks Conservatives want to charge residents £650,000 for an asset they already own. The Stag Theatre belongs to Sevenoaks. Sign the petition — transfer it for free. #SaveTheStag #Sevenoaks sevenoakslibdems.org.uk/news…
Save the Stag latest: stop the £650,000 tax on Sevenoaks town residents

Save the Stag latest: stop the £650,000 tax on Sevenoaks town residents

Over 7,500 Sevenoaks residents have signed the petition to save the Stag Theatre — but Sevenoaks District Council wants to charge £650,000 to transfer the freehold they already own.

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Sevenoaks’ £120m town centre development can still be done right — but it needs transparency, a real public consultation, and community involvement. That’s what we’re pushing for. Will you share this? sevenoakslibdems.org.uk/news…
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A council facing abolition. A £120m project decided in secret. A leisure centre at risk with no replacement ready. Sevenoaks residents deserve better than this. sevenoakslibdems.org.uk/news…
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£120m is being spent on Sevenoaks town centre. The original vision has been scaled back. The leisure centre could close before a new one is built. And the Council won’t say why. We’re demanding answers. sevenoakslibdems.org.uk/news…
Buckhurst Site in Sevenoaks

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No Tories in either Richmond or Surrey - pretty incredible!
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Liberal Democrats' best ever result in Sutton! 🔶51 of 55 councillors 💪 22 gains 0️⃣ The Conservatives? -20 seats - no councillors left
+22 - Liberal Democrats WIN Sutton

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"Conservative led Sevenoaks District Council is 'wrecking' Sevenoaks as it faces abolition" It's hard to describe plans and decisions coming out of Conservative led Sevenoaks District Council as it faces abolition as anything other than wrecking our town... More: sevenoakslibdems.org.uk/news…
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Did you know? Every 1mph drop in speed reduces injury risk by up to 10% 📉 One year into Sevenoaks’ 20mph zone — and the numbers are moving in the right direction. Safer roads for everyone. 🚶 🚲 🏫 #Sevenoaks #RoadSafety #20mph #SaferStreets sevenoakslibdems.org.uk/news…
One Year On: Sevenoaks’ 20mph Zone Is Delivering Safer Roads

One Year On: Sevenoaks’ 20mph Zone Is Delivering Safer Roads

One year after Sevenoaks introduced 20mph speed limits, the results are clear: speeds are down, collisions are down, and injury risk is reduced. See the data.

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🗳️ POLLING DAY — vote NOW in the Knockholt, Halstead & Badgers Mount by-election! Polls open 7am–10pm. Bring photo ID. Vote Steve Maines — our community's strong local voice. 💛 Tell your friends and neighbours! #KHBMVotes #LibDems sevenoakslibdems.org.uk/stev…
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Tomorrow is polling day in Knockholt, Halstead and Badgers Mount. Polls open 7am–10pm. Bring photo ID. Vote Steve Maines — your community's strong local voice. 🗳️ Please share and remind your neighbours! sevenoakslibdems.org.uk/stev… #KHBMVotes
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Tomorrow is polling day in Knockholt, Halstead and Badgers Mount. Polls open 7am–10pm. Bring photo ID. Vote Steve Maines — your community's strong local voice. 🗳️ Please share and remind your neighbours! sevenoakslibdems.org.uk/stev… #KHBMVotes
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