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  KENT POLICE - Seized Vehicles

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Source: Kent Police via My Community Voice Alongside the Dartford Neighbourhood Task Force's other commitments, we proactively identify...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 26 Oct 26
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  Fireworks -Think Beyond Your Garden & Know Your Impact

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Bonfire Night is a time to celebrate, but not everyone experiences fireworks in the same wa...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 20 Oct 26
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  Funding Opportunity - The Police Property Act Fund is now open for applications

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Source: Kent Police via My Community Voice Autumn Funding Opportunity for Kent Organisations! The Police Property Act Fund is now open for...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 19 Oct 26
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  Get Ready for Food Waste Collections

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Source: Dartford Borough Council This week we began delivering food waste caddies to homes across Dartford. From November 2026 we will be ...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 19 Oct 26
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  Kent Ramblers: Meeting for Footpath Volunteers

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Source: Kent Ramblers I am writing on behalf of Kent Ramblers to invite you to send a representative to the next of our regular meetings fo...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 19 Oct 26
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  Annual Policing Survey 2026

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Source: Kent Police Have your say on policing in Kent How safe do you feel where you live? What are your experiences of crime, antisocial ...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 19 Oct 26
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  October 2026 Parish Council Meeting

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  A Meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Wednesday 21 October 2026, 7:00pm Jubilee Hall, Waller Park Pavilion (DA2 7LR). All meet...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 15 Oct 26
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  DARTFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM - POLICE SURGERY

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Source: Kieron Swan (Kent Police, Police Constable, Dartford Neighbourhood Policing Team) Surgery : Mon 04 Jan 15:00 I will be holding a s...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 5 Oct 26
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  NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH - Our 2025–26 Impact Report is here – celebrating what we've achieved together

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Source: Neighbourhood Watch Network Today, we are delighted to share our Neighbourhood Watch Network 2025–26 Impact Report. This rep...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 5 Oct 26
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  BOROUGH SEES INCREASE IN FLY TIPPING

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Source: Dartford Borough Council Fly tipping is an increasing problem throughout the Borough, both on Council land and privately owned site...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 2 Oct 26
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  Completion of Audit for the Year Ended 31st March 2026

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Please be advised that the Notice of Completion of Audit for the year ended 31 March 2026 has been published, accompanied by the relevant se...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 29 Sep 26
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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