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  • Kent's Police & Crime Commissioner's Youth Internet Safety Campaign

    Kent's Police & Crime Commissioner's Youth Internet Safety Campaign

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: Kent Police & Crime Commissioner Following the results of his Youth and Parent Survey, held at the end of 2024, the...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Jun 25
  • June 2025 Parish Council Meeting

    June 2025 Parish Council Meeting

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    A Meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Wednesday 18 June 2025, 7:00pm Jubilee Hall, Waller Park Pavilion (DA2 7LR). All meeting...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Jun 25
  • Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited - Temporary Road Closure - Darenth Wood Road, Darenth - 7th July 2025 for 4 days between 08.00hrs and 18.00hrs

    Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited - Temporary Road Closure - Darenth Wood Road, Darenth - 7th July 2025 for 4 days between 08.00hrs and 18.00hrs

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: KCC Streetworks West Kent Team The road will be closed outside Jasmine Centre. The alternative route is via Darenth Wo...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Jun 25
  • An update on planned works at the Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing

    An update on planned works at the Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: Connect Plus Services Connect Plus Services works on behalf of National Highways and Connect Plus to manage, operate an...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Jun 25
  • LOCAL COMPANY HELPS WITH THE BATTLE OF THE BINS

    LOCAL COMPANY HELPS WITH THE BATTLE OF THE BINS

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Darenth based Hammond Drysuits are taking their litter picks and bin bags to Green Street Green Road and really making a difference with the...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Jun 25
  • KCC COMMUNITY WARDEN - HILL RISE POP-UP INFORMATION HUB

    KCC COMMUNITY WARDEN - HILL RISE POP-UP INFORMATION HUB

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: Kent County Council Community Warden for Darenth Dear Resident, Please see your invitation for the forthcoming event b...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Jun 25
  • UK Power Networks - Temporary Road Closure - Wood Lane, Darenth - 23rd June 2025 for 5 days

    UK Power Networks - Temporary Road Closure - Wood Lane, Darenth - 23rd June 2025 for 5 days

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Informationation Source: KCC Streetworks West Team The road will be closed outside number 31. There is no alternative route but access wil...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 May 25
  • New community events this summer – talk to the Lower Thames Crossing team

    New community events this summer – talk to the Lower Thames Crossing team

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: Lower Thames Crossing In June and July we’re holding events at community halls and shopping centres across Kent, ...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 May 25
  • Planned bridge maintenance - B2500 Watling Street, Dartford

    Planned bridge maintenance - B2500 Watling Street, Dartford

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source; Connect Plus Services Connect Plus Services works on behalf of National Highways and Connect Plus to manage, operate an...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 27 May 25
  • UPDATE FROM THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL

    UPDATE FROM THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    At the Parish Council's Annual Meeting held on Wednesday 21 May 2025, Councillor Nick Weavis was re-elected as Chairman, with Councillor...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 27 May 25
  • Waste & Recycling Collection Next Week

    Waste & Recycling Collection Next Week

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: Dartford Borough Council Spring Bank Holiday waste and recycling collection arrangements are as follows: Normal Collec...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 May 25
  • SUMMER EVENTS IN DARTFORD

    SUMMER EVENTS IN DARTFORD

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: Dartford Borough Council Dartford Borough Council has published details of Events taking place in Central Park this Sum...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 May 25
  • Update: planned overnight closures, M25 junction 2 (anticlockwise) May 2025

    Update: planned overnight closures, M25 junction 2 (anticlockwise) May 2025

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: Connect Plus Services Connect Plus Services works on behalf of National Highways and Connect Plus to manage, operate an...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 16 May 25
  • Kent's Plan Bee release the Community Pollinator Toolkit and Pollinators of Kent guide

    Kent's Plan Bee release the Community Pollinator Toolkit and Pollinators of Kent guide

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: Kent County Council Bumblebee Conservation New guides from Kent County Council’s Kent’s Plan Bee have been ...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 May 25
  • Pre-loved allotment plot available in Darenth

    Pre-loved allotment plot available in Darenth

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Darenth Parish Council has a 125 square meter (5 rods) vacant plot to rent at Reads Meadow, Darenth. Why not join our friendly allotmenteers...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 May 25
  • BABY CONCERT COMMUNITY EVENT - CALLING ALL BABIES BETWEEN 0-2 years

    BABY CONCERT COMMUNITY EVENT - CALLING ALL BABIES BETWEEN 0-2 years

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: Orchard Theatre and Dartford Borough Council Join Barry de Jager's Baby Concert Experience! Get ready to bring you...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 May 25
  • ORCHARD WEST OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY 24 MAY 2025

    ORCHARD WEST OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY 24 MAY 2025

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: Orchard Theatre, Orchard West NEXT WEEK - Access all areas of the multi award-winning Orchard West! Something special ...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 May 25
  • Parish open spaces looking amazing thanks to new Greens Contractor

    Parish open spaces looking amazing thanks to new Greens Contractor

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The Parish Council is delighted to announce their new greens maintenance contractor, Omega Grounds Care Ltd. With a proven track record of e...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 May 25
  • LOCAL COMPANIES, CJ LOVE AND CJS PLANTS, SUPPORT PARISH COUNCIL VE DAY ANNIVERSAY

    LOCAL COMPANIES, CJ LOVE AND CJS PLANTS, SUPPORT PARISH COUNCIL VE DAY ANNIVERSAY

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Darenth Parish Council is once again proud to celebrate VE Day, especially in its 80th year. To mark the ocassion the Parish Council will be...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 May 25
  • DARENTH COMMUNITY LITTER PICK - SATURDAY 31 MAY 2025

    DARENTH COMMUNITY LITTER PICK - SATURDAY 31 MAY 2025

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Why not come along and join the Darenth Community Litter-Pickers. The regular volunteers would love even more of you to join us. Gloves, Tab...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 May 25
  • Kent - Temporary Road Closure - St Margarets Road, Darenth - 2nd June 2025 for 4 days

    Kent - Temporary Road Closure - St Margarets Road, Darenth - 2nd June 2025 for 4 days

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: KCC Streetworks West Team The road will be closed at the junction of B260 Green Street Green Road. The alternative rou...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 May 25
  • KENT COUNTY COUNCIL SCHEDULED ROAD CLOSE - DARENTH

    KENT COUNTY COUNCIL SCHEDULED ROAD CLOSE - DARENTH

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: West Kent Division - KCC Highways, Transportation & Waste A296 PRINCES ROAD, DARTFORD - 17 June 2025 22:00 - 21 Ju...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 May 25
  • Kent County Council Election 2025

    Kent County Council Election 2025

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    At the Kent County Council Election held on 1st May 2025 Michael David Brown was elected as the Member for Dartford Rural. The total number...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 May 25
  • COMMUNITY UKULELE CLUB

    COMMUNITY UKULELE CLUB

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: Orchard Theatre Have you ever wanted to learn a new skill? Now’s your chance! Come along to one of our most popul...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Apr 25
  • Planned Overnight Maintenance Work at M25 Darenth Interchange

    Planned Overnight Maintenance Work at M25 Darenth Interchange

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: Connect Plus Services on behalf of National Highways We’re writing to inform you about planned maintenance work ...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Apr 25
  • KCC Community Warden Surgery

    KCC Community Warden Surgery

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Please see details above for forthcoming Surgery with Darenth's KCC Community Warden, Jo Appleton. Everyone welcome!

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Apr 25
  • THE COTTAGE COMMUNITY DAY TRIPS - Tuesday 13th May – Friday 6th June 2025

    THE COTTAGE COMMUNITY DAY TRIPS - Tuesday 13th May – Friday 6th June 2025

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: The Cottage Community Are you over 55? If you would like to attend the following trips, please call 01322 668106 or ema...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Apr 25
  • Parish Council Grants

    Parish Council Grants

    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: 13 Mar 25
  • Do you have a Doorbell Camera or CCTV?

    Do you have a Doorbell Camera or CCTV?

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information Source: Kent Police Do you have a doorbell camera of CCTV? If so, join the CCTV Registry to help keep your community safe. The...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Mar 25
  • ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND NUISANCE VEHICLES

    ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND NUISANCE VEHICLES

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Darenth Parish Council has, on several occasions, contacted landowners Dignity Group Holdings Ltd, drawing their attention to off-road biker...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Feb 25
  • Looking to hire hall facilities for a family, social, charity, corporate or community celebration?......

    Looking to hire hall facilities for a family, social, charity, corporate or community celebration?......

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Ellen Mote

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

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Jan 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
  • NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF AUDIT 2023-24

    NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF AUDIT 2023-24

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Please see Notice of Conclusion of Audit above in respect of the Council's Annual Return for the year ended 31st March 2024 together wit...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Sep 24
  • Kent Police Property Fund

    Kent Police Property Fund

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    # Information Source: Kent Police The Kent Police Property Fund is generated from the sale, at auction, of items seized in police operation...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Jul 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
  • Notice of appointment of date for the exercise of public rights

    Notice of appointment of date for the exercise of public rights

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Notice of appointment of date for the exercise of public rights - Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024 The Local Audit and Accountab...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 May 24
  • WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER TO WORK WITH DARTFORD'S COUNTRYSIDE TEAM?

    WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER TO WORK WITH DARTFORD'S COUNTRYSIDE TEAM?

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Dear Darenth Resident, When the Summer finally arrives.... The Borough's Countryside Team consists of the Country Parks Officer and tw...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Apr 24