News
News from in and around Eynsford.
Latest Bus Update
10th September 2015
Latest Bus Update from local resident and bus expert David Toser Since bus route 403 was withdrawn in April, Eynsford has had to rely on just four buses a day linking the village with Sevenoaks and Swanley. As from 2 September many of these services will run between 5 and 15 minutes earlier...
Community Award for Local Resident
28th July 2015
At our Annual Parish Meeting in March an award was presented by the High Sheriff of Kent Hugo Fenwick for Audrey Gee. Parish Council Chair Sarah Boyle accepted the award on her behalf. Parish Council Chair Sarah Boyle accepting the award at the Annual Parish Meeting. Unfortunately Mrs...
New Councillors join the Council
30th June 2015
Two new councillors were co-opted onto Eynsford Parish Council at our meeting on 18th June. They are Alan Cooke and Ferne Haxby who both live in the village. We are looking forward to working with them. ...
Gatwick Runway Consultation
14th May 2015
Please follow this link for more information about the Gatwick runway consultation that took place during 2014. A decision has not yet been made, so this process is ongoing. http://www.gatwickairport.com/business-community/New-runway/Second-runway-consultation/ ...
Casual Vacancies
11th May 2015
Following the election, the council now has two casual vacancies to fill. Being so close to the election, the council is able to fill these vacancies by co-option. We invite any interested people to put themselves forward for these vacancies. The deadline for nominations is 12th June 2015. This...
Rafferty's New Look
1st May 2015
Rafferty's Re-Opening Saturday 2nd May 12 noon Rafferty's is planning to relaunch tomorrow at noon following an exciting refit. There will be a tasting session including award winning Kent produce. All are welcome. New Director Sam Banks says:...
London Paramount Consultation
28th April 2015
A series of consultation events are planned for a proposed new entertainment complex on the Swanscombe Peninsula. This massive undertaking could have an impact on transport, the environment and tourism much closer to home. There may be some positive implications in terms of employment and economic...
Eynsford Parish Election Uncontested
16th April 2015
We have received notice from Sevenoaks District Council that the Election of Parish Councillors for the Parish of Eynsford will be uncontested. The following councillors will therefore be elected on Thursday 7th May 2015: Sarah Boyle Andrea Cornwell Theresa Durrant Geoffrey Kirby Malcolm...
Office Opening Times
11th April 2015
The parish office will be closed on Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th April due to staff leave. ...
On the Buses
2nd April 2015
Thank you to David Toser for this useful article about changes to Eynsford's current bus services. What is the value of a bus service to the community? In Eynsford we have enjoyed a reasonably good bus service with buses to Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Swanley, Dartford...
