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  JUNE 2026 PARISH COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLED

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Please note, that in consultation with the Chairman and Vice Chairman, the June meeting, due to be held on Wednesday 17 June 2026, is cance...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 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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  NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH ALERT - Make Your Neighbourhood Safer: Report Empty Buildings

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Source: Neighbourhood Watch Empty properties can quickly attract anti-social behaviour (ASB), affecting not just the building but the wider...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 26 May 26
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  Parish Council Grants considered on 15 July 2026 - deadline for submission 08 July 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: 26 May 26
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  Temporary Road Closure & Suspend One Way - Kent Road, Dartford - 18th June 2026 for 3 days

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Source: Streetworks West Team The road will be closed at the junction with Spital Street. The Suspension of One Way will be in place betwe...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 22 May 26
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  FRAUD ALERTS FROM KENT POLICE

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Source: Kent Police Please see this week's fraud alerts from Kent Police. Please share with friends and family.

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 22 May 26
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  POLICE FORCE MERGERS

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Source: Kent Police via Neighbourhood Alert We think you deserve to have your say on the future of policing! The Government has proposed m...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 22 May 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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  UPDATE FROM THE 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  At the Parish Council's Annual Meeting held on Wednesday 20 May 2026, Councillor Nick Weavis was re-elected as Chairman and duly signed ...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 21 May 26
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  KENT POLICE PUBLIC SURGERY: FRIDAY 14 AUGUST 15:00

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Source: PC Kieron Swan (Kent Police, Police Constable, Dartford Neighbourhood Beat Officer) I will be holding a surgery at HAWLEY ROAD GARD...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 18 May 26
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  Help us to shape the future of Dartford

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Source: Dartford Borough Council Our Planning Service uses something called a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) as a guide when conside...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 8 May 26
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  NHS Kent and Medway Five Year Strategy Consultation

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Source: Kent & Medway NHS We are now entering a crucial phase in the development of our Five‑Year Strategy for all NHS organisations i...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 6 May 26
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  Deposit Document for Amendment 7

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Source: TRO.kent.gov.uk Please see proposed deposit documents for Amendment 7 a Waiting Restrictions Order on Various Roads, Dartford in th...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 6 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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  Parish Precept 2026-27

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  At its meeting on 21 January 2026, the Parish Council approved the 2026-27 budget and set a Precept of £92,141 from April 2026 to addr...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 13 Mar 26
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  Regular Hall Hire created for Community-Based Groups

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Ellen Mote

  Are you part of a community-based group interested in hiring hall facilities on a regular basis? The Parish Council is pleased to announce n...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 20 Feb 26
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  How you can 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: 27 Oct 25
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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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  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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  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