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News

  • ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL

    ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    At the Parish Council's Annual Meeting held on Wednesday 15 May 2024, Councillor Nick Weavis was re-elected as Chairman, with Councillor...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 16 May 24
  • MAKE THE RIGHT CALL AND HELP SAVE A LIFE

    MAKE THE RIGHT CALL AND HELP SAVE A LIFE

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Information from Kent Fire & Rescue Service: Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has launched a campaign urging people to Make the Righ...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 May 24
  • KENT POLICE & CRIME E-WATCH NEWSLETTER

    KENT POLICE & CRIME E-WATCH NEWSLETTER

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Issue No. 2182 of The e-watch Newsletter. Tuesday 14th May 2024 - read this newsletter online.

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 May 24
  • Kent County Council - Urgent Road Closure - St Margarets Road, Darenth - 13th May 2024 (Dartford)

    Kent County Council - Urgent Road Closure - St Margarets Road, Darenth - 13th May 2024 (Dartford)

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Message from Kent County Council: It will be necessary to close St Margarets Road, Darenth from 13th May 2024 for up to 1 day. The road wi...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 May 24
  • May 2024 Parish Council Meeting

    May 2024 Parish Council Meeting

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    A Meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Wednesday the 15th May 2024, 7.30pm Jubilee Pavilion, Waller Park (DA2 7LR). All meeting...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 May 24
  • Allotment plot available to rent in Darenth

    Allotment plot available to rent in Darenth

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Darenth Parish Council has one remaining plot at its Reads Meadow site just-off Darenth Hill. The plot measures 10 rods (1 rod is equal to 5...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 May 24
  • DARENTH HALL IS LOOKING DELIGHTFUL!

    DARENTH HALL IS LOOKING DELIGHTFUL!

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Following on from our recent 'Wonder of Waller Park' article, the Parish Council is delighted to continue to work collaboratively wi...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 May 24
  • Notice of the Adoption of the Dartford Local Plan to 2037

    Notice of the Adoption of the Dartford Local Plan to 2037

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Sent by Dartford Borough Council: The Darenth Parish Council   |  

  • 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
  • THE WONDER OF WALLER PARK

    THE WONDER OF WALLER PARK

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The Parish Council is pleased to report that, working collaboratively with our new greens maintenance contractor, Waller Park is looking inc...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Apr 24
  • DARENTH OFF-ROAD BIKES/QUADS - CAN YOU HELP?

    DARENTH OFF-ROAD BIKES/QUADS - CAN YOU HELP?

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Message from PC Maffia, our Darenth Neighbourhood Beat Officer: If anyone has any footage or images of the bikes/riders that may assist me ...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Apr 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • LOOKING FOR VENUES FOR PRIVATE HIRE?.....

    LOOKING FOR VENUES FOR PRIVATE HIRE?.....

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Darenth Parish Council is delighted to offer facilities for hire at Waller Park Pavilion and Darenth Hall. Waller Park booking enquiries: ...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Dec 23
  • We Will Remember Them.....

    We Will Remember Them.....

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Members of the community gathered yesterday for the Act of Remembrance at St Margaret's Church Darenth. The Act of Remembrance and serv...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Nov 23
  • REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE THIS SUNDAY - ST MARGARETS CHURCH

    REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE THIS SUNDAY - ST MARGARETS CHURCH

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Reverend Emma Young has confirmed that this year's Remembrance Service will take place on Sunday 12th November, 10.45am at St Margarets ...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Nov 23
  • KENT POLICE NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING MODEL

    KENT POLICE NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING MODEL

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    From Kent Police: Please see details on the New Neighbourhood Policing Model implemented on Monday 2 October 2023. The Beat Officer for Da...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Oct 23
  • STATEMENT OF CONCLUSION OF AUDIT 2022-23

    STATEMENT OF CONCLUSION OF AUDIT 2022-23

    Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The Parish Council confirms that the External Audit for 2022-23 has been concluded and that the statement of accounts has been published, th...

    Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 Sep 23
  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

    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: 2 Jun 23