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News

  • PLEASE REPORT FLY TIPPING IN YOUR AREA

    PLEASE REPORT FLY TIPPING IN YOUR AREA

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information source: Dartford Borough Council Fly tipping is an increasing problem throughout the Borough, both on Council land and privatel...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Sep 26
  • Parish Council Grants to be considered on 21 October 2026 - deadline date for submission 14 October 2026

    Parish Council Grants to be considered on 21 October 2026 - deadline date for submission 14 October 2026

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Each year the Parish Council sets aside a sum of money to donate to organisations or groups within the Parish, through either a grant or a d...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Sep 26
  • SCAM ALERT - KFAS Fraud Alerts

    SCAM ALERT - KFAS Fraud Alerts

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Kent Police, Prevent and Protect Fraud Officer, Prevent And Protect Team via My Community Voice Dear Resident, Please see this wee...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Sep 26
  • O2 (UK) Limited - Temporary Road Closure - Darenth Wood Road, Darenth - 23rd October 2026 for 1 day between 09.30hrs and 15.30hrs

    O2 (UK) Limited - Temporary Road Closure - Darenth Wood Road, Darenth - 23rd October 2026 for 1 day between 09.30hrs and 15.30hrs

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Kent Highways Streetworks West Team The road will be closed outside The Jasmin Centre. The alternative route is via Darenth Wood R...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Sep 26
  • THOUSANDS OF DARTFORD HOUSEHOLDS WILL SOON BE ABLE TO RECYCLE THEIR FOOD WASTE SEPARATELY

    THOUSANDS OF DARTFORD HOUSEHOLDS WILL SOON BE ABLE TO RECYCLE THEIR FOOD WASTE SEPARATELY

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Dartford Borough Council Dartford Borough Council is introducing a new weekly food waste collection service, making it easier for r...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Sep 26
  • Dartford Town Centre Public Spaces Protection Order Renewal Consultation

    Dartford Town Centre Public Spaces Protection Order Renewal Consultation

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Dartford Borough Council, Community Safety Manager, Community Safety Unit The current Dartford Town Centre Public Spaces Protection...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Sep 26
  • DARTFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM - POLICE SURGERY

    DARTFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM - POLICE SURGERY

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Kieron Swan (Kent Police, Police Constable, Dartford Neighbourhood Policing Team) Surgery : Wed 02 Dec 13:00 I will be holding a s...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 Sep 26
  • Community Safety Units Becoming Neighbourhood Policing Teams

    Community Safety Units Becoming Neighbourhood Policing Teams

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Kent Police via My Community Voice Team From Monday 7 September 2026, Community Safety Units (CSUs) will be known as Neighbourhood ...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Sep 26
  • COMMUNITY WARDEN SMART WATER EVENT

    COMMUNITY WARDEN SMART WATER EVENT

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Jo Appleton, Kent County Council Community Warden for Darenth Please see details above for forthcoming road safety event.

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Sep 26
  • KCC BUDGET CONSULTATION 2027-28

    KCC BUDGET CONSULTATION 2027-28

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Kent County Council Kent County Council must make tough choices about how services are funded in 2027-28. We want to know which se...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Aug 26
  • Home Fire & Safety Visits

    Home Fire & Safety Visits

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Kent Fire & Rescue Service At Kent Fire and Rescue Service, we offer free, bookable home fire safety visits for residents in Ke...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Aug 26
  • Has Made Document Amendment 7 - Dartford

    Has Made Document Amendment 7 - Dartford

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Kent Highways Please see the Has Made documents for Amendment 7 a Waiting Restrictions Order on Various Roads, Dartford in the Boro...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Aug 26
  • Kent Police Surgery : Sun 04 Oct 14:00

    Kent Police Surgery : Sun 04 Oct 14:00

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Kieron Swan (Kent Police, Police Constable, Dartford Neighbourhood Beat Officer) I will be holding a surgery at LONGFIELD COSTA COF...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Aug 26
  • Kent Police Surgery : Mon 09 Nov 13:00

    Kent Police Surgery : Mon 09 Nov 13:00

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Kieron Swan (Kent Police, Police Constable, Dartford Neighbourhood Beat Officer) I will be holding a surgery at LONGFIELD COSTA COF...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Aug 26
  • Dartford Active Retirement Association. (DARTARA)

    Dartford Active Retirement Association. (DARTARA)

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Dartford Active Retirement Association (DARTARA) We are Dartford Active Retirement Association. (DARTARA) We meet every 2nd Thursd...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Jun 26
  • Porchlight - How to report someone who is rough sleeping

    Porchlight - How to report someone who is rough sleeping

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Porchlight How to alert homelessness teams in the area. If you're concerned about someone who is homeless, you can use StreetLi...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Jun 26
  • Regular Hall Hire created for Community-Based Groups and private hire

    Regular Hall Hire created for Community-Based Groups and private hire

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Ellen Mote

    If you part of a community-based group or private hirer interested in hiring hall facilities, read on. The Parish Council is pleased to ann...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Jun 26
  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 as summarised in the Accounts and Audit (England) Regulations 2015 (Statutory Instrument No. 234...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 1 Jun 26
  • ANNUAL GOVERNANCE AND STATEMENT OF UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS

    ANNUAL GOVERNANCE AND STATEMENT OF UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The Parish Council has completed, signed and published the Annual Governance and unaudited Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 March...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 May 26
  • REFURBISHED hall facilities for your family, social, charity, corporate and community celebrations

    REFURBISHED hall facilities for your family, social, charity, corporate and community celebrations

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Ellen Mote

    The Parish Council is pleased to offer private hire availability at its recently refurbished Darenth Hall facility. The venue is perfect for...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Apr 26
  • LITTLE UNS PRE-SCHOOL - FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR YOUR 2, 3 AND 4 YEAR OLDS!

    LITTLE UNS PRE-SCHOOL - FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR YOUR 2, 3 AND 4 YEAR OLDS!

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: Little Uns Pre-School Up to 30 hours funding available for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Sep 25
  • REPORT A KENT COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHWAYS ISSUE

    REPORT A KENT COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHWAYS ISSUE

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Report a fault Did you know you can report non-urgent issues online including: street light faults potholes drainage overgrown vegeta...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Jul 24