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  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
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  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
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  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 . For more details please contact: clerk...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 16 Apr 25
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  Waste & Recycling Collection Days Over Easter

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Information Source: Dartford Borough Council Good Friday & Easter Monday Collections Usual Collection Day - Friday 18 April > Antic...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 16 Apr 25
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  April 2025 Parish Council Meeting

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  A Meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Wednesday 16 April 2025, 7:30pm Jubilee Hall, Waller Park Pavilion (DA2 7LR). All meetin...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 15 Apr 25
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  MIXED RECYCLING UPDATE

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Information Source: Dartford Borough Council Mixed recycling collections are now underway, All glass must now be placed in your large grey...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Apr 25
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  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
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  Adoption of the Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2024-39 - 13th March 2025

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Information Source: Sharon Thompason, Head of Planning Applications Kent County Council I am writing to let you know that Kent County Counc...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 7 Apr 25
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  Lower Thames Crossing - Planning consent granted

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Information source: National Highways Lower Thames Crossing Last week, the government gave planning permission for the Lower Thames Crossin...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 7 Apr 25
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  DARENTH PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  We currently have a vacancy for Facility Co-ordinator at our Darenth Village Hall venue. 12 hours per week (days/evenings/times flexible...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 7 Apr 25
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  THIS SATURDAY - THE BRAND NEW COMMUNITY MARKETPLACE!

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Information Source: Orchard Theatre Community Marketplace Sat 5 April | Acacia Sports Hall, Acacia Hall, High St, Dartford DA1 1DJ ...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 31 Mar 25
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  Kent - Temporary Road Closure - Shellbank Lane, Darenth - 24th April 2025 for 2 days

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Information Source: Kent County Council, Street Works West Kent Team The road will be closed outside Manor Farm. The alternative route is ...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 27 Mar 25
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  Dartford Town Centre - Road Closure & Reverse One Way System Extended

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Information Source: Dartford Borough Council Notification that the Spital Street Temporary Road Closure & Reverse One Way extended ...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 26 Mar 25
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  The Orchard Theatre (Trafalgar Theatres) - Box Office opening

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Information Source: The Orchard Theatre Opening Tomorrow - Thursday 27 March 2025. We've worked with Dartford Borough Council to refur...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 26 Mar 25
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  Kent County Council - Urgent Road Closure - Darenth Wood Road, Darenth - 26th March 2025 (Dartford)

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Information Source: Kent County Council It will be necessary to close Darenth Wood Road, Darenth from 26th March 2025 for up to 1 day. The...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 25 Mar 25
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  THE ORCHARD THEATRE SUMMER YOUTH PROJECT 2025 IS ANNOUNCED!

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Information Source: The Orchard Theatre This year's Summer Youth Project is announced as SYP - A MUSICAL JOURNEY! Audition date: Sunda...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 25 Mar 25
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  Dartford east tunnel closures, 10pm Monday 24 March to 6am Friday 28 March 2025, 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: 20 Mar 25
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  JOHN LAWSONS CIRCUS DARENTH

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Information Source: John Lawsons Circus The UKs favourite family circus is back for 2025 with an all-new show featuring acts that have neve...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 18 Mar 25
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  THE COTTAGE COMMUNITY DAY TRIPS - Tuesday 15th April – Friday 9th May 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: 17 Mar 25
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  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
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  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
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  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: 6 Mar 25
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  DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL - MARCH 2025 EVENTS

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Information Source: Dartford Borough Council There's lots on in Dartford this month!! Join us for a range of free events throughout t...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 5 Mar 25
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  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
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  THE COTTAGE COMMUNITY DAY TRIPS - Tuesday 18th March – Friday 11th April 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 em...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 13 Feb 25
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  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: 10 Feb 25
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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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
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  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
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  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