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April 2024 Meeting of the Council
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe next Meeting of the Council will be held at Oakfield Park Pavilion (Off Carsington Gardens) on WEDNESDAY 3rd April 2024 commencing at 7....
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Mar 24 -
A Reminder - British Summer Time 2024
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkAnother reminder .......At 0200hr on Sunday 31st March British Summer Time (BST) begins (hopefully!!) so do not forget to put all of your cl...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Mar 24 -
Reminder - Good Friday & Easter Monday Waste & Recycling Collection
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkPlease note that there will be no waste and recycling bin collection on either Good Friday (29th March) or Easter Monday (1st April). The an...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Mar 24 -
Temporary Road Closure - Common Lane (1st April 2024 for 14 days)
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkSGN - Temporary Road Closure - Common Lane, Wilmington - 1st April 2024 for 14 days The road will be closed at the junction with Broad La...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Mar 24 -
Oakfield Park Gates - British Summer Time
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkPlease note that, with effect from Sunday 30th March, as a result of the 'alleged' arrival of British Summer Time the gates to Oakfi...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 27 Mar 24 -
Drivers Be Aware of 18 National Highways Road Closures
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkDrivers in and around Dartford will have 18 National Highways road closures to watch out for over the next two weeks. Six of them are expec...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 27 Mar 24 -
A Reminder - Dartford Borough Council's Net Zero Strategy Consultation
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkA reminder that Dartford Borough Council's consultation period on its draft Net Zero Strategy closes on 29th March 2024. For further inf...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Mar 24 -
Dartford's Big Day Out is Back for 2024 - Dates for Your Diary
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe message below appears on the 'Events' page of Dartford Borough Council's website - Last year’s Big Day Out saw Dartf...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 25 Mar 24 -
Thanks to DBC's Waste & Recycing Team
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkDuring Saturday's Big Spring Clean some large heavy carrier bags and black bags were found dumped in bushes in the Edwin Road area of th...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 25 Mar 24 -
Wilmington's Big Spring Clean 2024
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe Parish Council thanks the residents who gave up their time this morning to support 'Wilmington's Big Spring Clean 2024' as p...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 23 Mar 24 -
Reported Crime from the e-watch.co Newsletter (Issue 2167)
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe only reported crime in Issue 2167 of the e-watch.co Newsletter was - Stock Lane Between 23:30 on Sunday 17th of March and 11:50 on Mond...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 22 Mar 24 -
School Term Dates - Have Your Say
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkFollowing message received from Kent County Council - We want to hear your views on the school term and holiday date patterns and proposed ...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 22 Mar 24 -
Supporting Talented Sports Performers
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkMessage from Kent County Council - Are you a top sports performer living in Kent? Do you know someone who is? Active Kent & Medway is ...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 22 Mar 24 -
Early Years Education in Kent
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkMessage from Kent County Council - We are seeking feedback on a model. It will help early years settings embed inclusive support for childr...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 22 Mar 24 -
New Help with Child Care Costs from April
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkMessage received from Kent County Council - Have you checked if you are eligible for support with childcare costs? Head over to the Childc...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 22 Mar 24 -
Advance Notice - Road Closure of The Coppice & Staple Close, Bexley
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkUK Power Networks - Temporary Road Closure & Prohibit Parking - The Coppice & Staple Close, Bexley 17th April 2024 for 7 days bet...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 21 Mar 24 -
Common Lane - Road Closure
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe following message has been received from SGN regarding the closure of Common Lane - We’re preparing to carry out essential gas ne...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 19 Mar 24 -
What is SUN?
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkSUN is a new, free, easy to access peer support service for adults experiencing difficulties with complex emotions often associated with a p...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 19 Mar 24 -
My Community Voice
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkWhat is 'My Community Voice' My Community Voice is a messaging service that helps Kent and Medway residents, businesses, and commun...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 19 Mar 24 -
Police & Crime Commissioner Election 2024
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkAs Polling Cards begin to drop through letter-boxes a note that the election for Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCCs) will take p...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 19 Mar 24 -
Dartfords Bandstand Concerts 2024
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkDartford Borough Council has announced the programme of Bandstand Concerts for 2024 and invites you 'Join us in Central Park for fr...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 19 Mar 24 -
Vehicle Theft - Message from Kent Police
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe following message has been received from Kent Police - Kent Police would like to advise residents on ways to try and prevent theft ...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 18 Mar 24 -
Village Sign
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe Parish Council is pleased to report that local artist, Richard Slater, has done an amazing job in restoring the Village Sign that was re...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 15 Mar 24 -
Joydens Wood Vandalism
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkFurther to yesterday's posting please note that an on-line report has been made to Kent Police and PC Matt Rayiru has been informed. If...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 15 Mar 24 -
Tom Maddison
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe Parish Council were saddened to learn of the death of Tom Maddison. Tom was a Wilmington Parish Councillor for many years with a great ...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 11 Mar 24 -
Public Consultation on Expansion of The Leigh Academy
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe Leigh Academy is proposing to expand its Published Admission Number and the announcement below appears on the Academy's website. Thi...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 11 Mar 24 -
Public information: Controlling your dog in public
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkAdvice 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...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 8 Mar 24 -
Queen's Green Canopy
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThanks to Mark, the Parish Groundsman, the Plaque to designate the Orchard in Oakfiekd Park as being part of the Queen's Green Canopy wa...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 5 Feb 24 -
Allotments - Full House!!
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe Parish Council is pleased to report that all Plots in the Ann Allen Allotment Gardens have been taken and that, should any Plot become v...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 5 Feb 24 -
Snowdrops
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe Churchyard at St Michael & All Angels Church is looking spectacular at present thanks to the snowdrops which in some areas form a ca...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 2 Feb 24 -
Village Sign
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe first stage of restoring the Village Sign, damaged by the recent run of storms, occurred this morning as it and the supporting post were...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 31 Jan 24 -
Tree Planting
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe Parish Council is delighted to report that, as part of Chalcraft Nurseries involvement in the community through the Company's commit...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 30 Jan 24 -
The Leaning Sign of Wilmington!
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe recent spate of high winds has caused damage to the Village Sign in the centre of the Village to create the 'Leaning Sign of Wilming...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 27 Jan 24 -
Renovated Bench
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe Parish Council was pleased to make a Grant toward the cost of materials for the renovation of the Bench commissioned by Wilmington Women...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 21 Jan 24 -
Remembrance Sunday 2023
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe Parish Council is indebted to Trevor Allen for the above images of the Remembrance Day Wreath Laying Service at the War Memorial on Sund...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 16 Nov 23 -
A Moving Start to Remembrance Day Services
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkAs Wilmington and Joydens Wood residents get ready to attend one of the two Remembrance day Services being held in the Parish the Council th...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 12 Nov 23 -
Wilmington Did and Will Continue to Remember Them
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe community that is Wilmington came together this morning to honour those who, not only in World War 1 but in the many conflicts that foll...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 12 Nov 23 -
Dartford Borough Council's Walk & Talk Groups
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkDartford Borough Council Walk & Talk Groups are free, short, accessible and sociable walks that last around 30-90 minutes. They aim to h...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 10 Oct 23 -
Council Awarded Siver-Gilt
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish Clerk'The large park (sic - Oakfield) is an excellent open space'; 'a couple of outstanding village green spaces were seen'; '...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 2 Oct 23 -
September Big Clean - 20 Bags of Litter Cleared!
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkAnother ‘BIG’ Clean was undertaken on 24th September with residents, Councillors, local primary and secondary school children, j...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 2 Oct 23 -
Safe Local Traders Checked by Trading Standards
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkInformation from Kent County Council Public Protection: Trading Standards Checked carries out checks on traders so customers can have peace...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 18 Sep 23 -
Litter
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe Parish Council is pleased to report on the great work from the Year 7 pupils at Wilmington Grammar School for Boys who litter pick Wilmi...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Sep 23 -
Memorial Bench for the Late Ann Allen MBE Unveiled
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkIt was with pride and love that on Saturday 16th Sepetember 2023 the Parish Council invited the family of the Late Ann Allen MBE to official...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Sep 23 -
Freedom of the Parish of Wilmington
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkIn a ceremony at Oakfield Pavillion on Saturday 16th of September 2023, Wilmington Parish Council awarded the ‘Freedom of the Parish&r...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Sep 23 -
What is Planet Dartford?
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkAll about Planet Dartford Dartford Borough Council has pledged to take practical steps to tackle climate change and to encourage the whole ...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 10 Sep 23 -
'My Community Voice' - A Message from Kent Police
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkAs part of our commitment to keeping Kent a safe place to live, work and visit, we’ve invested in supporting our communities. Our neig...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 10 Sep 23 -
Activities at Summerhouse Drive Library
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkBored with nothing to do? Why not go along to Summerhouse Drive Library where - On the third Tuesday of a month you will find Crafternoon...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 29 Aug 23 -
Wilmington Fair 2023 - What a Great Day!!
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkA message from the Chairman of the Parish Coouncil What an amazing day! The weather was glorious, great food and drink, live music, fun fam...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 29 Aug 23 -
The Scourge of Nitrous Oxide
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe Parish Council is concerned to see that the scourge of discarded nitous oxide cannisters is once again blighting our streets. Not only ...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Aug 23 -
Statue to Wilmington's Famous Son & Fellow 'Glimmer' Unveiled
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkOn Wednesday, August 9, Leader of the Council Jeremy Kite MBE joined sculptor Amy Goodman and Keith Richards’ family to unveil The Gli...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 25 Aug 23