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  • Dear Lisa ⚠️ FRAUD ALERT – SCAM PHONE CALLS FROM PEOPLE POSING AS POLICE OFFICERS

    Dear Lisa ⚠️ FRAUD ALERT – SCAM PHONE CALLS FROM PEOPLE POSING AS POLICE OFFICERS

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    ⚠️ FRAUD ALERT – SCAM PHONE CALLS FROM PEOPLE POSING AS POLICE OFFICERS We are again urging residents to stay alert following a rise ...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Mar 26
  • LOMBARD STREET, HORTON KIRBY TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

    LOMBARD STREET, HORTON KIRBY TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Kent County Council gives notice that Lombard Street, Horton Kirby will be closed to through traffic, on or after 2nd March 2026 for up to 7...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Mar 26
  • Update: Urgent Road Closure - Mussenden Lane, Horton Kirby - 2nd March 2026

    Update: Urgent Road Closure - Mussenden Lane, Horton Kirby - 2nd March 2026

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    It will be necessary to close Mussenden Lane, Horton Kirby from 2nd March 2026 for 2 days. The road will be closed between Three Gates Road...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 27 Feb 26
  • Potholes Update

    Potholes Update

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    The following update has been received after a complaint was sent to KCC Highways and our Kent County Councillor representative Marc Logan -...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 Feb 26
  • Fly-Tipping Beside the Village Hall

    Fly-Tipping Beside the Village Hall

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Could the person in a small blue Citroen car who dropped off several bags of clothes at 9.15am yesterday the 18th February, please collect t...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 Feb 26
  • Views needed on anti-social behaviour across the District

    Views needed on anti-social behaviour across the District

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Sevenoaks District Council is proposing to introduce Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) at Riverside, Eynsford and Westminster Fields, H...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 16 Feb 26
  • Please Support us in our Campaign Against Anti-social Behaviour

    Please Support us in our Campaign Against Anti-social Behaviour

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Sevenoaks District Council is considering making a Public Spaces Protection Order to address the anti-social behaviour to members of the pub...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Feb 26
  • Coffee (or tea!) with a Cop, Councillor & Community Warden

    Coffee (or tea!) with a Cop, Councillor & Community Warden

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Come along to the Jubilee Hall on Wednesday 4th March between 4.00pm and 6.30pm and have a chat with your local beat officers, ask councillo...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Feb 26
  • TechZone Gaming Bus is coming to Swanley!

    TechZone Gaming Bus is coming to Swanley!

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Reminder: TechZone Gaming Bus is coming to Swanley! Good Afternoon, I wanted to remind you of the following event coming up!!! 🎮 The Te...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Feb 26
  • Have your say on the way councils in Kent and Medway are organised

    Have your say on the way councils in Kent and Medway are organised

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Have your say on the way councils in Kent and Medway are organised Government ministers have launched a consultation on the future numb...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Feb 26
  • Community Speedwatch

    Community Speedwatch

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    In conjunction with Kent Police and Sevenoaks District Council Community Safety, Horton Kirby and South Darenth Parish Council are setting u...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Feb 26
  • SKINNEY LANE, HORTON KIRBY TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

    SKINNEY LANE, HORTON KIRBY TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Kent County Council gives notice that Skinney Lane, Horton Kirby will be closed to through traffic, on or after 9th February 2026 for up to ...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Feb 26
  • GILLS ROAD, SOUTH DARENTH TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

    GILLS ROAD, SOUTH DARENTH TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Kent County Council gives notice that Gills Road, South Darenth will be closed to through traffic, on or after 3rd February 2026 for up to 1...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Feb 26
  • SKINNEY LANE, HORTON KIRBY TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

    SKINNEY LANE, HORTON KIRBY TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Kent County Council gives notice that Skinney Lane, Horton Kirby will be closed to through traffic, on or after 2nd February 2026 for up ...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Feb 26
  • Horton Kirby mentioned in the Minutes of the Scrutiny Committee Meeting, Sevenoaks District Council

    Horton Kirby mentioned in the Minutes of the Scrutiny Committee Meeting, Sevenoaks District Council

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Included: 22. External Invitee - Kent Police The Chairman welcomed Acting Chief Inspector Richard Spicer to the meeting. In response to qu...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 30 Jan 26
  • A20 Gorse Hill Temporary Road Closures from 2nd February

    A20 Gorse Hill Temporary Road Closures from 2nd February

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Kent - Temporary Road Closures - A20 Gorse Hill, Farningham & A20 London Road, West Kingsdown - 2nd February 2026 for 16 nights between ...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 30 Jan 26
  • Council thanks communities for supporting Local Plan consultation

    Council thanks communities for supporting Local Plan consultation

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    6 January 2026 Council thanks communities for supporting Local Plan consultation Thousands of residents took part in Sevenoaks District C...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Jan 26
  • Urgent Road Closure - Gills Road, South Darenth - 12th January 2025 (Sevenoaks)

    Urgent Road Closure - Gills Road, South Darenth - 12th January 2025 (Sevenoaks)

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    It will be necessary to close Gills Road, South Darenth from 12th January 2025 for up to 1 day. The road will be closed between Holmesdale ...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Jan 26
  • Carol Singing in South Darenth

    Carol Singing in South Darenth

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Tonight, 16th December - 7.00pm at the Village Church in New Road Friday 19th December - 7.30pm Turners Place with snacks and drinks ...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 16 Dec 25
  • Free Over 55's Drivers & Passenger Course hosted by Kent Police

    Free Over 55's Drivers & Passenger Course hosted by Kent Police

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Follow this link to book your place: https://www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk/Alerts/A/366898 Aimed at drivers over 55. Topics include ...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 16 Dec 25
  • Kent County Council - Urgent Road Closure - Franks Lane, Horton Kirby - 16th December 2025

    Kent County Council - Urgent Road Closure - Franks Lane, Horton Kirby - 16th December 2025

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    It will be necessary to close Franks Lane, Horton Kirby from 16th December 2025 for up to 1 day. The road will be closed between Eglantine ...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Dec 25
  • Horton Kirby Road Closure Update

    Horton Kirby Road Closure Update

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    From district councillor Alan White: THE STREET and BULL HILL are at the final stages of gas maintenance and road works. The team are activ...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Dec 25
  • Horton Kirby Road Closure Update

    Horton Kirby Road Closure Update

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    From district councillor Alan White: THE STREET and BULL HILL are at the final stages of gas maintenance and road works. The team are activ...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Dec 25
  • Sevenoaks District Seniors Action Forum December Newsletter

    Sevenoaks District Seniors Action Forum December Newsletter

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Follow this link to read items on Mindfulness, Festive Edible Ornaments, Pension Credit - how to claim, Honour our Veterans and more https:...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Dec 25
  • ⚽ Police and Youth Football Match – Come and Join Us! ⚽

    ⚽ Police and Youth Football Match – Come and Join Us! ⚽

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    ⚽ Police and Youth Football Match – Come and Join Us! ⚽ We’re excited to announce a FREE community football match between polic...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Dec 25
  • Parish Office Closed Christmas & New Year

    Parish Office Closed Christmas & New Year

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    The office will be closed from Friday 19th December and will re-open Monday 5th January 2026. The next Parish Council meeting will be on Mon...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Dec 25
  • Emergency Road Closure, - School Lane, Horton Kirby

    Emergency Road Closure, - School Lane, Horton Kirby

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Emergency Road Closure - School Lane, Horton Kirby

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Dec 25
  • Council agrees next step for Darent Valley Nature Restoration

    Council agrees next step for Darent Valley Nature Restoration

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council is disappointed to find that yet again this Parish has been excluded from projects involving...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 1 Dec 25
  • Sevenoaks proposes new council structure for Kent

    Sevenoaks proposes new council structure for Kent

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    21 November 2025 Sevenoaks proposes new council structure for Kent Sevenoaks District Council has put forward its preferred council struct...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Nov 25
  • Kent County Council - Stay Safe and Well This Winter

    Kent County Council - Stay Safe and Well This Winter

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    The latest updates from Kent County Councilnt County Council https://mailchi.mp/kent.gov.uk/this-winter-2025?e=bdf7d01b58 Keeping Kent m...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Nov 25
  • Meet Sevenoaks District Council’s New Leader

    Meet Sevenoaks District Council’s New Leader

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    November 2025 Cllr Kevin Maskell became Sevenoaks District Council’s new Leader on Tuesday 18 November 2025. Cllr Maskell, who has l...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Nov 25
  • 🚨 New Smishing (text) Scam Alert! 🚨

    🚨 New Smishing (text) Scam Alert! 🚨

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    There have been new reports of criminals sending fake text messages claiming to be from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DSVA). Thes...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Nov 25
  • We Have a Community Warden!

    We Have a Community Warden!

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    The Parish Council are very pleased to introduce Kelly Grundy, our new Community Safety Warden for Horton Kirby & South Darenth. Wardens...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Nov 25
  • SDC Local Plan - Pop Up session this Thursday at the Jubilee Hall

    SDC Local Plan - Pop Up session this Thursday at the Jubilee Hall

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Don't forget to book a slot for this Thursday's 'pop-up' session taking place at the Jubilee Hall if you would like to talk ...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Nov 25
  • The Barn, Stack Road, Horton Kirby - Planning in Principal Application

    The Barn, Stack Road, Horton Kirby - Planning in Principal Application

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Site Known as 'The Barn, Stack Road, Horton Kirby, Kent, DA4 9DP' 25/02951/PIP Erection of dwellings with a minimum of 7 or a...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Nov 25
  • Vehicle Theft Alert – Surrounding Areas

    Vehicle Theft Alert – Surrounding Areas

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Kent Police ant to make residents aware that there have been recent reports of car thefts in the surrounding areas. Criminals are targeting ...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Nov 25
  • Book & Craft Fair

    Book & Craft Fair

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Book & Craft Fair Saturday 22nd November 2025

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Nov 25
  • Sevenoaks District Local Plan Consultation - UPDATE

    Sevenoaks District Local Plan Consultation - UPDATE

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Local Plan consultation October to December 2025 You can now comment on our new Local Plan until midnight on Thursday 11 December 2025...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Nov 25
  • Sevenoaks District Community Safety Survey

    Sevenoaks District Community Safety Survey

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    The Sevenoaks District Community Safety Partnership brings together all of the local agencies who work together to reduce crime, anti-socia...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Nov 25
  • Sevenoaks District Local Plan Consultation - UPDATE

    Sevenoaks District Local Plan Consultation - UPDATE

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Local Plan consultation October to December 2025 You can now comment on our new Local Plan until midnight on Thursday 11 December 2025. ...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Nov 25
  • Update on Horton Kirby Road Closures

    Update on Horton Kirby Road Closures

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    ***ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE*** FRANKS LANE - The road was reopened for traffic today. EGLANTINE LANE (to Rays Hill) - The road will remain c...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Nov 25
  • Community Car Scheme - Volunteers Wanted

    Community Car Scheme - Volunteers Wanted

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    This car scheme is available to Horton Kirby & South Darenth residents and will support those who struggle to attend appointments - doct...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Nov 25
  • Kent Police November Update

    Kent Police November Update

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    This month includes Coffee with a Cop * Activity Alert * Winter Crime Prevention * Keep Reporting

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Nov 25
  • Emergency Road Closure - Wilson Lane, South Darenth

    Emergency Road Closure - Wilson Lane, South Darenth

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    It will be necessary to close Wilson Lane, South Darenth from 6th November 2025 for up to 7 days. The whole length of the road will be clo...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Nov 25
  • Free Christmas Parties for Older People

    Free Christmas Parties for Older People

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Older residents are invited to Sevenoaks District Council’s ‘Silver Bells’ Christmas parties to kick off the festive seaso...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Nov 25
  • Free Connect and Learn sessions for small businesses in the Sevenoaks District

    Free Connect and Learn sessions for small businesses in the Sevenoaks District

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    West Kent Mind has been funded by Sevenoaks District Council to provide a series of FREE Connect and Learn sessions for small businesses in ...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Nov 25
  • Horton Kirby Road closures Update

    Horton Kirby Road closures Update

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    GOOD NEWS - Following a conference call on Friday, I’m pleased to inform residents that SGN has advised the timing of the School Lane ...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Nov 25
  • Canada Farm Road - Emergency Closure

    Canada Farm Road - Emergency Closure

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Emergency Road Closure - Canada Farm Road

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Oct 25
  • Calfstock Lane - Urgent Road Closure

    Calfstock Lane - Urgent Road Closure

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Urgent Road Closure - Calfstock Lane

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Oct 25
  • Suspicious Behaviour in this Neighbourhood

    Suspicious Behaviour in this Neighbourhood

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    We’ve received reports of two males in a vehicle wearing high-visibility clothing, possibly posing as delivery drivers, seen looking a...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 27 Oct 25