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News

  • ORCHARD THEATRE COMMUNITY MARKETPLACE - SATURDAY 7 MARCH 2026

    ORCHARD THEATRE COMMUNITY MARKETPLACE - SATURDAY 7 MARCH 2026

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: Orchard Theatre Community Marketplace Sat 7 March | Acacia Sports Hall, Acacia Hall, High St, Dartford DA1 1DJ ...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Mar 26
  • ORCHARD WEST THEATRE - Summer Youth Project Industry Placements

    ORCHARD WEST THEATRE - Summer Youth Project Industry Placements

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Orchard West Theatre Project dates for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Mon 3 - Sun 23 Aug 2026 We have an amazing opportu...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Mar 26
  • ORCHARD WEST THEATRE - Family Cinema: The Little Mermaid

    ORCHARD WEST THEATRE - Family Cinema: The Little Mermaid

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Orchard West Theatre Sun 15 Mar 2026 Dartford Borough Council and the Orchard West invite you to Sunday Cinema sponsored by Dartfo...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Mar 26
  • Independent Custody Visitors

    Independent Custody Visitors

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Kent Police, My Community Voice We’re Recruiting Independent Custody Visitors in Kent! The ICV Scheme is a statutory, volunt...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Mar 26
  • LATEST KFAS FRAUD ALERTS

    LATEST KFAS FRAUD ALERTS

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Kent Police via Neighbourhood Alert Latest alerts can be viewed at: 03032026 - Updated Kent Fraud Alert System.pdf

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Mar 26
  • DARTFORD COMMUNITY UNIT TRAINING

    DARTFORD COMMUNITY UNIT TRAINING

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: PC Kieron Swan, Dartford Neighbourhood Beat Officer, Kent Police I am pleased to report that the DARTFORD COMMUNITY UNIT is now tra...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Feb 26
  • Southeastern Trains - Dartford Junction Upgrade

    Southeastern Trains - Dartford Junction Upgrade

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Southeastern Trains website announcement Buses replace trains between Gravesend and Slade Green / Barnehurst / Crayford via Dartfor...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Feb 26
  • Regular Hall Hire created for Community-Based Groups

    Regular Hall Hire created for Community-Based Groups

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Ellen Mote

    Are you part of a community-based group interested in hiring hall facilities on a regular basis? The Parish Council is pleased to announce n...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Feb 26
  • NEWLY REFURBISHED hall facilities for your family, social, charity, corporate and community celebrations

    NEWLY 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: 20 Feb 26
  • LATEST FRAUD ALERTS

    LATEST FRAUD ALERTS

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: My Community Voice/Kent Police, Prevent and Protect Fraud Officer Please see latest details from the Kent Fraud Alert System HERE. ...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Feb 26
  • BE AWARE: COURIER FRAUD TARGETTING KENT

    BE AWARE: COURIER FRAUD TARGETTING KENT

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Kent Police/My Community Voice We have been receiving reports from Kent residents receiving calls from a criminal impersonati...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Feb 26
  • Kent - Temporary Road Closure - A296 Watling Street, Stone - 20th March 2026 for 11 nights between 20.00hrs and 05.00hrs

    Kent - Temporary Road Closure - A296 Watling Street, Stone - 20th March 2026 for 11 nights between 20.00hrs and 05.00hrs

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: KCC Streetworks West Team The road will be closed St James Lane and the A296 Watling Street Roundabout. The alternative route i...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 Feb 26
  • The Great British Spring Clean 13 March - 29 March 2026

    The Great British Spring Clean 13 March - 29 March 2026

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Keep Britain Tidy This Spring, along with Darenth Parish Council and the Community Litter Pickers, join Keep Britain Tidy as the Gr...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Feb 26
  • O2 (UK) Limited - Temporary Road Closure - Darenth Wood Road, Darenth - 10th March 2026 for 1 day between 09.30hrs and 15.30hrs

    O2 (UK) Limited - Temporary Road Closure - Darenth Wood Road, Darenth - 10th March 2026 for 1 day between 09.30hrs and 15.30hrs

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Streetworks West Team O2 (UK) Limited - Temporary Road Closure - Darenth Wood Road, Darenth - 10th March 2026 for 1 day between 09....

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Feb 26
  • DAMAGE/VANDALISM TO COUNCIL PROPERTY

    DAMAGE/VANDALISM TO COUNCIL PROPERTY

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The parish council regrets to report that the planters at the memorial site outside St Margarets Church, donated by CJ Love in October 2025,...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Feb 26
  • Refurbishment of Green Street Green Road Bus Shelter following Kent County Council funding approval

    Refurbishment of Green Street Green Road Bus Shelter following Kent County Council funding approval

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Kent County Councillor, Michael Brown, authorised funding through his Combined Member Grant to support the refurbishment of the parish-owned...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Feb 26
  • KCC Road Safety - Mature Drivers & Passenger Course : Monday 02 March 13:30

    KCC Road Safety - Mature Drivers & Passenger Course : Monday 02 March 13:30

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Kent Police Road Safety The Kent County Council Road Safety Team will be attending Bean Village Hall on Monday, 2 March and would l...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Feb 26
  • KENT POLICE NEIGHBOURHOOD ALERT

    KENT POLICE NEIGHBOURHOOD ALERT

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Kent Police, Prevent & Protect Fraud Officer Please see link for 5 KFAS Fraud Alerts. 02022026 - Updated Kent Fraud Alert Syst...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Feb 26
  • DARTFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM - POLICE SURGERIES

    DARTFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM - POLICE SURGERIES

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: PC Kieron Swan, Dartford Neighbourhood Team. Residents are invited to meet the Dartford Neighbourhood Team to discuss local matters...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Feb 26
  • Social Media Ban for Under-16s

    Social Media Ban for Under-16s

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: Kent Police - My Community Voice Kent Police recorded 1,810 crimes in one year where both the victim and perpetrator we...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 30 Jan 26
  • Temporary Road Closures – Dartford Half Marathon, Dartford – from 22 February 2026 for up to 1 day

    Temporary Road Closures – Dartford Half Marathon, Dartford – from 22 February 2026 for up to 1 day

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: Road Closures Co-ordinator, West Kent Division, KCC Highways, Transportation & Waste. Parsonage Lane/Darenth Hil...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Jan 26
  • Keep in Touch with your Local Police Team through My Community Voice

    Keep in Touch with your Local Police Team through My Community Voice

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information source: Kent Police/Neighbourhood Watch My Community Voice is a messaging service that helps Kent and Medway residents, busines...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Jan 26
  • NEWLY REFURBISHED hall facilities for your family, social, charity, corporate and community celebrations

    NEWLY 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: 12 Jan 26
  • Regular Hall Hire created for Community-Based Groups

    Regular Hall Hire created for Community-Based Groups

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Ellen Mote

    Are you part of a community-based group interested in hiring hall facilities on a regular basis? The Parish Council is pleased to announce n...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Jan 26
  • Local Government Reorganisation

    Local Government Reorganisation

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information source: Dartford Borough Council The Parish Council knows that many residents will be keen to learn the current position regard...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Nov 25
  • How you can report fly-tipping in your area

    How you can 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: 27 Oct 25
  • Conclusion Annual Governance & Accountability Return 2024-25

    Conclusion Annual Governance & Accountability Return 2024-25

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The external auditor has now concluded the Parish AGAR 2024-25. The conclusion notice and certified audit can be viewed at here.

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Sep 25
  • 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
  • KENT POLICE PROPERTY FUND

    KENT POLICE PROPERTY FUND

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Source: Kent Police Property Fund Information for local charitable organisations: The Kent Police Property Fund is generated from the sale...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Dec 24
  • 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