MP COLUMN: Time to have your say on the Local Plan Thursday, 16 July, 2026 As Chronicle Readers will be well aware, the draft Local Plan (known as the Regulation 19 Local Plan), which sets out how Sevenoaks District Council will meet the Government’s ridiculous mandatory target of more than 17,000 new homes across the Sevenoaks District has now been published, and residents will be able to comment on its proposals from 23 July until 17 September 2026. The important point... Local News
MP COLUMN: Protecting local emergency services 9th July 2026 I was extremely concerned when I first learned of the proposal to close Westerham Fire Station, and having met both local firefighters and the Chief Executive... Articles
Laura Trott MP meets with representatives from South East Water 9th July 2026 Last month I met with South East Water following the announcement of another hosepipe ban. They told me the ban is not because there isn’t enough water... Local News
Laura Trott MP visits Acer House Practice in Farningham 6th July 2026 It was great to last week visit Acer House Practice in Farningham, an award-winning practice bringing together private healthcare, rehabilitation, sports... Local News
MP COLUMN: Infrastructure must come first 2nd July 2026 Over the last week my inbox has been filled with outraged residents regarding the announcement from South East Water to introduce another hose pipe ban across... Articles
Laura Trott MP secures u-turn from Post Office on cheque deposits 1st July 2026 Following my letter earlier this month, I am delighted to confirm that the Post Office has now confirmed it is working with Lloyds Bank to ensure cheque... Local News
MP Newsletter: June 2026 30th June 2026 When I first stood to become your Member of Parliament, I made clear my commitment to our Green Belt. That remains as strong today as it was then. Towards the... Reports
Laura Trott MP meets residents in Otford to discuss Sidney Garden planning proposal 30th June 2026 Even under the Government’s revised planning rules and mandatory housing targets, Sevenoaks District Council was able to exclude the land south of Sidney... Local News
Laura Trott MP visits Anthony Roper Primary School in Eynsford 29th June 2026 I was delighted to recently visit Anthony Roper Primary School in E ynsford, and meet the Headteacher Adam Nicholls. Adam gave me a full tour of the school and... Local News
Laura Trott MP meets local representatives of Country Land and Business Association 27th June 2026 It was a pleasure to meet with members of the Country Land and Business Association. We had a wide-ranging discussion about the opportunities and challenges... Local News
