Kent Morning Briefing
Thursday, 9 July 2026
The day in Kent · Sevenoaks District Council is asking residents to have their say on extending the Public Spaces Protection Order at The Vine cricket ground until December 2029, with the consultation closing on 5 August 2026. The order targets anti-social behaviour at one of the town’s most historic public spaces, and the council’s decision will hinge on the strength of public response.
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- Sevenoaks District Council Seeks Public Views on Extending The Vine Anti-Social Behaviour Order
Published 19:51 BST
Sevenoaks District Council is consulting residents on whether to extend the Public Spaces Protection Order at The Vine until December 2029, with views needed before 5 August 2026. What the Council Is…
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“The Vine in Sevenoaks is one of England’s oldest cricket grounds, with matches recorded there as far back as 1734.”
Kent fact of the day