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Reported Crime
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe following reported crime features in the latest e-Watch newsletter which can be found on the Police & Crime page - Parsons Lane in...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Jul 24 -
A Message for Local Charitable Organisations
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkFollowing information for local charitable organisations from Kent Police - The Kent Police Property Fund is generated from the sale, at au...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Jul 24 -
Urgent Road Closure - Common Lane
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkFollowing announcement received today from Kent County Council - Urgent Road Closure - Common Lane, Wilmington - 29th July 2024 It will b...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Jul 24 -
Family Craft & Activities at St Michaels
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkPlease see poster above regarding a morning of family crafting and activities at St Michael and All Angels Church on Tuesday 27th August fro...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Jul 24 -
Love Parks Week
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe following message has been released by Keep Britain Tidy - The sun is shining, and it's the perfect time to celebrate our parks ...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Jul 24 -
Dartford's Season of Outdoor Entertainment
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe following information has been released by Dartford Borough Council The summer in Central Park can mean just one thing - outd...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 25 Jul 24 -
Wilmington Fair - Save the Date!!
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThis year's Fair will take place on Wilmington Common on August Bank Holiday Monday (26th August) from 2.00pm until 5.00pm. In addition...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 19 Jul 24 -
How to Rep[ort a Fault on a Kent road/footpath
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkReport a fault Did you know you can report non-urgent issues online including: street light faults potholes drainage overgrown vegeta...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 19 Jul 24 -
Book a slot to visit a Household Waste Recycling Centre
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkPlease see the following message from Kent County Council - Before you visit one of our household waste recycling centres (HWRC) you must b...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Jul 24 -
Have Your Say on Kent's Budget
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkPlease see the following message from Kent Coun ty Council - Budget Consultation 2025 to 2026 Every year we must agree a budget which bala...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Jul 24 -
Summer Reading Challenge
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkPlease see the following message from Kent Libraries - Looking for free activities to keep kids busy and entertained this summer? We'v...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Jul 24 -
Operation Brock
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkPlease see the following message regarding the start of Operation Brock - Operation Brock is set to return to the M20 this summer to help k...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Jul 24 -
Parish Council Office Closed
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkPlease note that the Parish Council Office will be closed for the week commencing 15th July and e-mail messages will not be monitored, Shou...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 11 Jul 24 -
Advance Notice - Temporary Road Closure Baldwyns Road and Beaconsfield Road from 5th & 19th August
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe following notice has been received from Kent Highway Services - Because of a gas main replacement scheme, Kent County Council has made ...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 10 Jul 24 -
Reported Crime
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe following reported crime features in the latest e-Watch Newsletter that can be found on the Police & Crime Page - Capel Place -in ...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 9 Jul 24 -
Former Wilmington Primary School
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkAs residents will know the sale of The Rosemary Centre has been completed and, as many of our more senior residents will know, this was the ...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 9 Jul 24 -
Pavilion Youth Players
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkPavilion Youth POlayers will be staging 'Alice in Wonderland' at Joydend Wood Community Centre, Birchwood Drive DA2 7NE this Saturda...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 8 Jul 24 -
Oakfield Park - A Message for Users
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkWhilst the Parish Council welcomes all visitors to Oakfield we do ask that consideration is given to the residents of Carsington Gardens. Th...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Jul 24 -
Birchwood Road Bus Shelter
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkAt the July Meeting of the Council it was agreed that the Birchwood Road bus shelter, damaged by fire after an arson attack would be removed...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Jul 24 -
Vandalised Bus Shelter
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkSad to report that a mindless individual (or a group of mindless individuals) thought it was a good idea to set fire to the wooden bus shelt...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Jul 24 -
Reported Crime
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe following reported crime features in Issue 2196 of the e-watch Newsletter which can be found on the Police & Crime page - Abbey Dri...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 2 Jul 24 -
Oakfield Lane Closure - 4th July 2024
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkUrgent Road Closure - Oakfield Lane, Dartford - 4th July 2024 (Dartford) It will be necessary to close Oakfield Lane, Dartford from 4th Ju...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Jun 24 -
July Meeting of the Council
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe July Meeting of the Council will be held at Oakfield Park Pavilion (Off Carsington Gardens) on Wednesday 3rd July 2024 commencing at 7.0...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 27 Jun 24 -
Reported Crime
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe following crime is reported in Issue 2194 of the e-Watch Newsletter which can be found on the Police & Crime Page - Common Lane in...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Jun 24 -
Changes to 477 & 414 Bus Timetables
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkArriva have announced an alteration to the 477 Bus Timetable with services at off-peak weekday times and on a Saturday extended to once agai...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 24 Jun 24 -
Armed Forces Day
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkArmed Forces Day 2024 Armed Forces Day takes place on the last Saturday each June, falling this year on 29 June. It is a chance to show yo...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 21 Jun 24 -
Crime Report
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe following reported crime appears in Issue 2192 of the e-watch newsletter which can be foynd on the Police & Crime page - Eden Roa...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 18 Jun 24 -
Thanks
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkI am sure residents would wish to thank Mark, the Parish Groundsman, helped by his son Jack for their efforts this morning in clearing the d...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 18 Jun 24 -
UK Power Networks - M25 Dartford Crossing 10-min traffic stoppages
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkFollowing message received from the Stakeholder Engagement Lead, UK Power Networks: I writing to you on behalf of UK Power Networks. We own...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 14 Jun 24 -
Crime Report
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe following is the only reported crime in the Parish that features in Issue 2190 of today's e-watch Newsletter - Sandringham Drive - ...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 11 Jun 24 -
Dartford Safe Haven
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkPosted on behalf of Dartford Safe Haven Service for individuals aged 18+ who may be seeking support. Main Aim: To help create support fo...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Jun 24 -
Remembering D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe Parish Council has marked the imminent 80th Anniversary by displaying a number of commemorative plaques around the Parish. In doing so, ...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Jun 24 -
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Afternoon Tea
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe Parish Council has been pleased to support Wilmington Grammar School for Boy's Afternoon Teas for retired and semi-retired members o...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 4 Jun 24 -
Notice of Exercise of Public Rights
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkAny person interested has a right to inspect and make copies of the Parish Council's Accounts to be audited and all books, deeds, contra...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 3 Jun 24 -
Lest We Forget
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThanks to Meryl and Jeanette, two members of Wilmington Womens Institute, and their friends further recognition of the 80th Anniversary of t...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 31 May 24 -
South & South East in Bloom Award
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkTo mark the Parish Council's success in being awarded Silver Gilt in their first year of entering the South and South East in Bloom Comp...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 30 May 24 -
How St Barnabas Church Came To Be
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe following extract is taken from ‘History of Wilmington Parish Church’ compiled by Stan Stringer in 1988 January 1980 saw a...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 23 May 24 -
Lychgate Benches
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe Parish Council was pleased to make a Grant to St Michael & All Angels Church which, together with money given for the 'Church Ch...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 23 May 24 -
Remembering D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe Parish Council has marked the imminent 80th Anniversary by displaying a number of commemorative plaques around the Parish. In doing so, ...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 21 May 24 -
Wild Flower Meadow
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe wild flower meadow is beginning to once again put on a dazzling display in Oakfield Park in readiness to be judged as part of this year&...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 20 May 24 -
Age UK Wellbeing Classes
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkSTEADY, STRONG & ABLE This is a new class run by AGE UK KENT RIVERS At Wilmington Community Church Hall on alternate Tuesdays 10:...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 19 May 24 -
Children's Playgrounds
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkHopefully visitors to the Children's Playgrounds in Oakfield Park and on the Chestnut Grove Open Space will have noticed that the majori...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 16 May 24 -
Kent's Police & Crime Commissioner's Spring 2024 Newsletter
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkPlease see above Kent's Police & Crime Commissioner's Spring 2024 Newsletter
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 15 May 24 -
Summer Afternoon Tea at WGSB
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkWilmington Grammar School for Boys is hosting a Summer Afternoon Tea at the school on Monday 15th July from 2.30pm to 3.45pm for retired amd...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 13 May 24 -
Do You Have a Highways Issue to Report?
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkIf you have a highways issue to report such as a pothole, a failed streetlight or blocked gully these can be reported on-line via Kent Count...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 10 May 24 -
Dartford's Summer Events are Hotting Up!
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe following message has been posted by Dartford Borough Council - Central Park's calendar of events is picking up pace. Wilmington Parish Council
Posted: 9 May 24
Chestnut Grove Incident
Sorry to have to report on yet another act of vandalism in the Chestnut Grove playground where an attempt was made to set fire to one of the...
The Rosemary Centre & War Memorial
In the light of the many social media postings regarding The Rosemary Centre and the Village War Memorial the Parish Council is advising res...
The Rosemary Centre - Update
As residents are probably aware, despite the Parish Council nominating The Rosemary Centre as an 'Asset of Community Value' (ACV), K...
Alice in Wonderland
The latest production from Pavilion Players is 'Alice in Wonderland' which will be staged at Joydens Wood Community Centre, Birchwoo...