Kent Morning Briefing

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Sevenoaks District Council Approves £2.2 Million Investment in Edenbridge Leisure Centre

Sevenoaks District Council Approves £2.2 Million Investment in Edenbridge Leisure Centre

The day in Kent · Sevenoaks District Council has approved a £2.2 million upgrade for Edenbridge Leisure Centre, covering changing rooms, the sports hall and back-of-house facilities. The investment signals a meaningful commitment to community sport infrastructure, though unanswered questions about long-term running costs mean residents will want to watch how the project develops.

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“Edenbridge, one of Kent’s oldest market towns, held its first recorded market charter in 1261 under Henry III.”

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