News
News from in and around Eynsford.
John Harris - Former Councillor
25th March 2025
We were very sorry to hear of the death of former parish councillor and chair John Harris earlier this month. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. John was a parish councillor from 1991 to 2012, 21 years, and served as chair for 12 years from 1995 - 2007!! He played an important...
Eynsford's Community Resilience Plan
18th March 2025
We are producing a ‘Community Resilience Plan’ to be used if an emergency affects our community. Normally, emergencies are dealt with by the “blue light” emergency services and other key responders, who have well-rehearsed plans to deal with situations. However, there may be...
Pedham Place Update, by Cllr Vince Robson
15th January 2025
I wanted to start this article wishing everyone a Happy New Year, however I fear that it may be anything but happy! The Government have been busy amending local housing targets and the NPPF (National Planning Policy Framework) in the belief that this will enable them to achieve the 1.5m new...
Vote for your Community Hero!
12th December 2024
We are delighting to be participating in the Kent Alc Community Award scheme again this year to reward outstanding service to our community. The winner for this year will be selected by the parish council from the nominations received. They will have the chance to receive a certificate of...
New community transport scheme launched for Eynsford and surrounding villages
21st October 2024
People living in Eynsford, Lullingstone and Farningham now have access to a new community transport initiative, set up by Darent Valley Community Church (DVCC) with support from local residents and enabled by a grant from Kent County Council. As part of national Community Transport Week...
A Quiet Energy Revolution in Eynsford?
17th October 2024
Did you know that the three latest houses to be built in Eynsford have air source heat pumps? Nope – exactly. Could you help us uncover more about our villages increasing green energy generation? By taking a few minutes to complete this survey you will help us to see the village from a...
Parish Councils join forces to fight Pedham Place development
14th October 2024
Press release from Farningham Parish Council, in collaboration with Eynsford Parish Council, Crockenhill Parish Council and Tibbalds Planning and Urban Design Ltd, 9th October 2024 Three Kent Parish Councils join forces to expose the folly of Sevenoaks’ District Council Local Plan, in a...
New Eynsford Football Pitch Opens
9th September 2024
Saturday 7th September saw the inaugural match on the new Harrow Meadow football pitch between members of resident clubs Eynsford Football Club and Riverside Wanderers Football Club. Many supporters and members of the local community came out to watch the match on the new pitch followed by a...
We are Hiring - Vacancy for Assistant Clerk
23rd July 2024
Eynsford Parish Council is looking for proactive individual with experience of administrative and customer facing work to make an important contribution to our community. If you are keen to make a difference in our parish we would love to hear from you. The full job description and information...
Change to Opening Times
22nd July 2024
Our opening hours are changing. During July/August the office will be open three days a week. These days may vary from week to week. We will aim to keep you updated here and on social media. w/c 22 July - Open Monday, Tuesday & Thursday w/c 29 July - Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday ...
