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MP for Sevenoaks and Swanley, Laura Trott, has today launched a four-point plan to help tackle anti-social behaviour in the local community.

The COVID-19 outbreak has brought out the very best in human nature. I have been truly heartened to see the unyielding determination so many of you have shown to support friends, family and neighbours. However, as with all crises, it has sadly also brought out the worst in others.

MP for Sevenoaks, Laura Trott has spoken out about the importance of The Stag Community Arts Centre as their fundraising appeal to secure its future reaches £10,000 in public donations.

I am delighted to announce that our final Community Hero is Claire Ritchie, from the Lockdown Larder Sevenoaks project.

Unauthorised traveller sites are a huge worry for our local communities, and many of you have contacted me over the last week regarding the recent sites which arrived in Hextable, Sevenoaks and Otford. Those who arrive on unauthorised sites often bring with them anti-social behaviour, fly-tipping

I am delighted to announce that this week’s Community Hero is Claire Keys from 1st Hextable (Swanley) Beavers Group.

Laura Trott, MP for Sevenoaks achieved a national change of policy yesterday, as the Government announced they will expand care home testing to all adult settings including those with residents under 65s and with disabilities.

I am delighted to announce that this week’s Community Hero is the wonderful team at 'Community Meals - Delivered' in Westerham.

I often like to use my column to share with you updates, celebrate achievements and recognise those who are doing brilliant work in our local community. However, sadly this week I wanted to talk about a local tragedy that I know has left many of you concerned.

From today the Government updated its guidance on COVID-19.

I am very keen that everyone across Sevenoaks and Swanley understands what these changes mean for them and their families, so please do share the attached graphic with those who it might find it useful.