PERMITS offering cheaper public transport can be renewed at council offices in Swanley, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge from this week.

Residents can only apply for one of the permits, which allow budget travel on buses and trains.

The Kent Countywide half-fare permit is free and allows half-price travel on most off-peak buses, while one allowing travel at all times costs £30.

The Sevenoaks District flat fare permit costs £25 and sees holders charged 20p for a bus journey to or from Sevenoaks.

And the free railway warrant can be put towards a senior citizen or disabled person railcard.

For further details, call 01732 227158.