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  • NOW BOOKING!! THE COTTAGE COMMUNITY DAY TRIPS - APRIL/MAY 2024

    NOW BOOKING!! THE COTTAGE COMMUNITY DAY TRIPS - APRIL/MAY 2024

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Do you live in Darenth, West Kingsdown, Swanley, BR8, DA3 or DA4? Are you over 55 and live in the Rural Community? Please read on..... If y...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Mar 24
  • Dartford Borough Council's Net Zero Strategy Consultation - invitation to participate

    Dartford Borough Council's Net Zero Strategy Consultation - invitation to participate

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    A reminder that Dartford Borough Council's consultation period on its draft Net Zero Strategy closes on 29th March 2024. For further inf...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 27 Mar 24
  • Good Friday & Easter Monday Waste & Recycling Collection

    Good Friday & Easter Monday Waste & Recycling Collection

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Please note that there will be no waste and recycling bin collection on either Good Friday (29th March) or Easter Monday (1st April). The an...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Mar 24
  • KENT POLICE & CRIME E-WATCH NEWSLETTER

    KENT POLICE & CRIME E-WATCH NEWSLETTER

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Issue No. 2168 of The e-watch Newsletter. Tuesday 26th March 2024 - read this newsletter online

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Mar 24
  • Darenth Litter Pick - Saturday 27th April 2024

    Darenth Litter Pick - Saturday 27th April 2024

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    After such a great response to our LitterPicks, the regular volunteers would love even more of you to join us for the next Darenth Community...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Mar 24
  • KENT POLICE & CRIME E-WATCH NEWSLETTER

    KENT POLICE & CRIME E-WATCH NEWSLETTER

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Issue No. 2167 of The e-watch Newsletter. Friday 22nd March 2024 - read this newsletter online.

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Mar 24
  • Early years education in Kent

    Early years education in Kent

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Sent by Kent County Council: Supporting settings to embed inclusive practice consultation We are seeking feedback on a model. It will help...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Mar 24
  • New help for childcare costs from April

    New help for childcare costs from April

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Sent by Kent County Council: Have you checked if you are eligible for support with childcare costs? Head over to the Childcare Choices web...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Mar 24
  • Supporting talented sports performers

    Supporting talented sports performers

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Sent by Kent County Council: Are you a top sports performer living in Kent? Do you know someone who is? Active Kent & Medway is your l...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Mar 24
  • Easter events at Kent Country Parks

    Easter events at Kent Country Parks

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Sent by Kent County Council: Looking to keep your children entertained this Easter? Why not visit your local Kent Country Park. Our friend...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Mar 24
  • Term dates - have your say

    Term dates - have your say

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Sent by Kent County Council: We want to hear your views on the school term and holiday date patterns and proposed dates. In accordance wit...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Mar 24
  • Urgent Road Closure - Bennett Way, Darenth - 21st March 2024 (Dartford)

    Urgent Road Closure - Bennett Way, Darenth - 21st March 2024 (Dartford)

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    From Kent County Council's Street Works West Team: It will be necessary to close Bennett Way, Darenth from 21st March 2024 for up to 2 ...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Mar 24
  • JOHN LAWSON'S CIRCUS - ANNUAL VISIT TO DARENTH CONFIRMED FOR 2024!

    JOHN LAWSON'S CIRCUS - ANNUAL VISIT TO DARENTH CONFIRMED FOR 2024!

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Tickets are now availalbe for the annual visit from the amazing John Lawson's Circus from 11 Apr 2024 - 14 Apr 2024 The Common, Gree...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Mar 24
  • 1st Darenth Guide Unit are enrolling!

    1st Darenth Guide Unit are enrolling!

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    1st Darenth Guides meet on Tuesdays at Darenth Hall, Ladywood Road, DA2 7LL. Current space is available so why not give it a try. 1st St...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Mar 24
  • KENT POLICE & CRIME E-WATCH NEWSLETTER

    KENT POLICE & CRIME E-WATCH NEWSLETTER

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Issue No. 2166 of The e-watch Newsletter: Tuesday 19th March 2024 - read this newsletter online

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 Mar 24
  • DVLA EMAIL SCAM

    DVLA EMAIL SCAM

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    From Kent Trading Standards: Beware of scam emails posing as the DVLA! 🚗 If you receive a message claiming your vehicle is not up-to-date...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Mar 24
  • USED CAR SCAM

    USED CAR SCAM

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    From Kent Trading Standards: Kent resident loses deposit in online used car scam ⛔ Resident put a deposit down for a car he saw advertised...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Mar 24
  • My Community Voice - Vehicle Theft

    My Community Voice - Vehicle Theft

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Sent by Kent Police: Kent Police would like to provide residents on ways to try and prevent theft of motor vehicles. These include; Ensu...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Mar 24
  • Walker Construction - Emergency Road Closure – Lowfield Street Pedestrianised Area, Dartford - 22nd March 2024 (Dartford)

    Walker Construction - Emergency Road Closure – Lowfield Street Pedestrianised Area, Dartford - 22nd March 2024 (Dartford)

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Sent by Street Works West Team: Emergency Road Closure – Lowfield Street Pedestrianised Area, Dartford - 22nd March 2024 (Dartford) ...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 Mar 24
  • DBC Local Business Briefing - Have Your Say

    DBC Local Business Briefing - Have Your Say

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Sent by Dartford Borough Council: Help us protect the local environment We recognised that there was a climate emergency in 2019 and are d...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Mar 24
  • March 2024 Parish Council Meeting

    March 2024 Parish Council Meeting

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    A Meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Wednesday the 20th March 2024, 7.30pm Jubilee Pavilion, Waller Park (DA2 7LR). All meeti...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Mar 24
  • Update: planned works at the Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing, Friday 15 March to Monday 18 March 2024

    Update: planned works at the Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing, Friday 15 March to Monday 18 March 2024

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Sent by the Communications Team, Connect Plus Services Dear customer, Connect Plus Services works on behalf of National Highways and Conne...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Mar 24
  • Kent Fire and Rescue Service New home for KFRS control room Update

    Kent Fire and Rescue Service New home for KFRS control room Update

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Kent Fire and Rescue Service’s (KFRS) control room has relocated to a new base, and the team that handles 999 calls is looking for new...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Mar 24
  • NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SPRING 2024 CRIME PREVENTION WEBINARS

    NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SPRING 2024 CRIME PREVENTION WEBINARS

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Message from NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NETWORK: It is the start of spring and at Neighbourhood Watch Network we are working at providing you with...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Mar 24
  • Active Kent & Medway Small Grant

    Active Kent & Medway Small Grant

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Message from Kent County Council: Are you a local sports club or community group? Did you know you could get up to £500 through the ...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Mar 24
  • Kent Money Advice Hub

    Kent Money Advice Hub

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Message from Kent County Council: Would you like to receive support towards your household energy costs whilst you seek help with your debt...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Mar 24
  • What to do after you have received your secondary school offer

    What to do after you have received your secondary school offer

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Message from Kent County Council: Have you received your child's secondary school offer and you don't know what to do next? Once ...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Mar 24
  • POTHOLE BLITZ

    POTHOLE BLITZ

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Message from Kent County Council: We have been given additional funding from the Department for Transport (DfT) worth £8.6 million to...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Mar 24
  • Kent County Council - Urgent Road Closure - Sandy Lane, Southfleet - 11th March 2024 (Dartford)

    Kent County Council - Urgent Road Closure - Sandy Lane, Southfleet - 11th March 2024 (Dartford)

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Message from Street Works West Team: It will be necessary to close Sandy Lane, Southfleet from 11th March 2024 for up to 1 day. The whole ...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Mar 24
  • Temporary Road Closures – Various Roads in Dartford from 5 April 2024 for up to 18 months

    Temporary Road Closures – Various Roads in Dartford from 5 April 2024 for up to 18 months

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Message from Kent Highways: Because of carriageway resurfacing and associated preparation, finishing and accommodation works, Kent County C...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Mar 24
  • GREEN ENERGY SCAM

    GREEN ENERGY SCAM

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Message from Kent Trading Standards: Resident received a cold call offering them the ECO4 which is a government-backed scheme to make homes...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Mar 24
  • DARENTH COUNTRY PARK EASTER EGG TRAIL

    DARENTH COUNTRY PARK EASTER EGG TRAIL

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Published details for the Dartford Borough Council's 2024 Easter Egg Trail are: Children aged 0–12 years (accompanied by an ad...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Mar 24
  • Public information: Controlling your dog in public

    Public information: Controlling your dog in public

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Advice from: https://www.gov.uk/control-dog-public Overview The law applies to all dogs and it is against the law to let a dog be dangerou...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Mar 24
  • COURIER FRAUD IN DARTFORD

    COURIER FRAUD IN DARTFORD

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Message from Kent Trading Standards: Kent Police have received numerous reports of Courier Fraud in Dartford ❌ All reports state residents...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Mar 24
  • Darenth residents encouraged to make good use of the Connect 1 (C1) extended bus service

    Darenth residents encouraged to make good use of the Connect 1 (C1) extended bus service

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Please remember that Go Coach has extended its bus route to Fleet Estate and Coombfield Drive to ensure rural villages have access to public...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Feb 24
  • Kent County Council - Urgent Road Closure - Home Gardens , Dartford - 29th February 2024 (Dartford)

    Kent County Council - Urgent Road Closure - Home Gardens , Dartford - 29th February 2024 (Dartford)

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Message from KCC's Street Works West Team: It will be necessary to close Home Gardens , Dartford from 29th February 2024 for up to 1 ni...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Feb 24
  • Dartford Borough Council's Corporate Plan Consultation 2024-2027

    Dartford Borough Council's Corporate Plan Consultation 2024-2027

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Message from Dartford Borough Council: The Council is currently undertaking a consultation on the latest version of the Corporate Plan. ...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Feb 24
  • Dartford Borough Council's Net Zero Strategy Consultation

    Dartford Borough Council's Net Zero Strategy Consultation

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    From Dartford Borough Council: Dartford Borough Council is consulting on its draft Net Zero Strategy. The consultation is open until 29 M...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Feb 24
  • KCC BUDGET UPDATE

    KCC BUDGET UPDATE

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The KCC budget for 2024 to 2025 has been approved by Members of the Council. To find out more: read what this means for you and your co...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Feb 24
  • Last chance to get £100 off your energy bill

    Last chance to get £100 off your energy bill

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    From Kent County Council: If you or someone you know is struggling to pay energy bills, you may be eligible for a one-off £100 to hel...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Feb 24
  • NEW LIFE-SAVING COMMUNITY ASSET INSTALLED AT DARENTH VILLAGE HALL

    NEW LIFE-SAVING COMMUNITY ASSET INSTALLED AT DARENTH VILLAGE HALL

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Darenth Parish Council is pleased to announce that a new life-saving defibrillator has been installed at Darenth Village Hall, Ladywood Road...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Feb 24
  • February 2024 Parish Council Meeting

    February 2024 Parish Council Meeting

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    A Meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Wednesday the 21 February 2024, 7.30pm Jubilee Pavilion, Waller Park (DA2 7LR). All meet...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 Feb 24
  • Temporary 20mph & 40mph Speed Limits – Various Roads, Dartford, Gravesham and Sevenoaks – from 4 March 2024 for up to 18 months

    Temporary 20mph & 40mph Speed Limits – Various Roads, Dartford, Gravesham and Sevenoaks – from 4 March 2024 for up to 18 months

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Because of carriageway patching, surface treatment and associated preparation, finishing and accommodation works, Kent County Council intend...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Feb 24
  • Household Support Fund - £100 energy support

    Household Support Fund - £100 energy support

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    If you or someone you know is struggling to pay energy bills, you may be eligible for a one-off £100 to help heat or power your home. ...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Feb 24
  • Household Energy Bill – additional support

    Household Energy Bill – additional support

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    We are working with Citizens Advice North and West Kent to support residents on low incomes who are taking positive steps to address their d...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Feb 24
  • Teacher in your Pocket (TEPO)

    Teacher in your Pocket (TEPO)

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Have you got a friend, family member, or client who could do with a bit of help staying safe at home? If they don’t have access to th...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Feb 24
  • Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Gills Road, Darenth - 4th March 2024 for 1 day between 08.00hrs and 18.00hrs

    Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Gills Road, Darenth - 4th March 2024 for 1 day between 08.00hrs and 18.00hrs

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The road will be closed between B260 Green Street Green Road and Walnut Tree Farm. The alternative route is via B260 Green Street Green Roa...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Feb 24
  • Road Closures at Lowfield Street and Instone Road

    Road Closures at Lowfield Street and Instone Road

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Walker Construction UK Ltd - Temporary Road Closures - A226/A225 Lowfield Street & A226 Instone Road, Dartford A226/A225 Lowfield Stree...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Feb 24
  • Dartford Borough Council's Children's Book Festival is back!

    Dartford Borough Council's Children's Book Festival is back!

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Children from aged 3 to 11 years (accompanied by a parent/guardian) are invited to join a celebration of classic children’s literature...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Feb 24
  • Planned overnight east-bore tunnel closures, The Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing

    Planned overnight east-bore tunnel closures, The Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Connect Plus Services works on behalf of National Highways and Connect Plus to manage, operate and maintain the M25 and its linking roads, i...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 25 Jan 24