Local News - Wilmington Parish Council, Dartford

Public Consultation on Kent & Medway Local Nature Recovery Strategy

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Message from Making Space for Nature - We are excited to announce that today we have launched our Public Consultation for our Kent and M...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 16 Jan 25

This Year's DAODS Pantomime

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Dartford Amateur Operatic & Drama Society (DAODS) is delighted to present this year's family pantomime - 'Aladdin'. Perform...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 13 Jan 25

Reported Crimes

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The following reported crimes feature in the latest e-Watch Newsletter- Chestnut Grove Between 23:00 on Monday 6th of January and 07:00 on...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 10 Jan 25

'Rapunzel'

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

This year's Annual Family Pantomime by The Pavilion Players is 'Rapunzel' and is being staged at Joydens Wood Community Centre o...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 10 Jan 25

Dartford Big Local Grants Scheme

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Calling all local community groups and registered charities. The following is taken from Dartford Borough Council's website - Dartfior...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 9 Jan 25

A Message for Pensioners - Kent's Just Missing Out Scheme

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The following is taken from Kent County Council's website The Pensioner Just Missing Out Schemesupports Kent pensioners in need of help...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 9 Jan 25

130 Years of Wilmington Parish Council

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The inaugural Meeting of the Parish Council was held on 4th Dececember1894, the sole purpose being to elect nine Parish Councillors as requi...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 7 Jan 25

Unbelievable!!!

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Thanks to a Grant, secured by County Councillor Avtar Sandhu through the County Members' Community Fund, the Council was recently able t...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 3 Jan 25

Can You Assist ..... Continued

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Further to the earlier post regarding the damage to the height restriction barrier at Oakfield Park, it is now known that the incident occur...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 2 Jan 25

Can You Assist?

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

On Boxing Day, between the time the gates to Oakfield Park were unlocked and the Security Company returning to secure them, one of the heigh...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 30 Dec 24

New Year's Resolution

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Is your New Year's Resolution to be more self-sufficient? If so, have you thought about acquiring an Allotment? The Parish Council has...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 13 Dec 24

Oakfield Park Pavilion

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council is pleased to report that the repairs to the Oakfield Park Pavilion roof are nearing completion with the solar panels sta...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 3 Dec 24

Parish Noticeboards

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Thanks to a generous grant secured by Councillor Avtar Sandhu through the Kent County Members Community Fund the Parish Council has been abl...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 29 Nov 24

Village Sign

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

After an absence of some months whilst a metal frame and post were beiung fabricated the Village Sign was today restored to its rightful pla...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 28 Nov 24

Community Warden

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council is pleased to welcome Jo Appleby as the newly appointed KCC Community Warden for Wilmington. Jo's role as a Community...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 25 Nov 24

What to Recycle

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

This information has been taken from Dartford Borough Council's website - The following items can go into your recycling bin: Paper...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 20 Nov 24

Lest We Forget ,,,Wilmington2024

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

A huge thanks to residents and community groups who came together at yesterday's Wreath Laying Service at the War Memorial, to pay respe...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 12 Nov 24

St Michael's Foodbank

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Message from Vicar of St Michael & All Angels Church - Did you know that St Michael's Church has a small food bank open on Tuesday...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 12 Nov 24

Parish Noticeboards

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Mark, the Parish Groundsman, has been busy painting the Parish Notfceboards in the Village Centre and at The Orange Tree. This work was part...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 7 Nov 24

Autumn Big Clean 2024

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Despite this morning's rain Parish Councillors and volunteers collected 15 bags of rubbish and other larger items from various sites in ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 19 Oct 24

War Memorial Site

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Pleased to report that now the land around the War Memorial is in the ownership of the Parish Council Mark, the Parish Grounddsman, has bega...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 17 Oct 24

War Memorial News

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council's acquisition of the War Memorial and an area of land around it was completed today on the execution of the Transfer ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 10 Oct 24

Village Sign

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

As can be seen from the images above work on the Village Sign is progressing well. The welding should be finished on Monday and then just th...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 4 Oct 24

Village Sign and Noticeboards Update

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

In answer to queries regarding the current position on the Village Sign the Parish Council is pleased to report that the manufacture of the ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 29 Sep 24

Bus Shelter Installed

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council is pleased to report that, just in time for the change in the weather, the bus shelter to replace the one on Birchwood Ro...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 25 Sep 24

Parish Goes Gold in the South & South East in Bloom Competition

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

A tortuous 2 hour journey around the M25 to RHS Wisley on Friday proved to be worthwhile as the Parish Chairman, Councillor Stacey Brown, ac...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 24 Sep 24

Oakfield Park Pavilion

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Users of Oakfield Park are advised that, starting on 30th September, work is to carried out to repair the roof of the Pavilion which will in...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 20 Sep 24

Hot of the Press - Wilmington Goes Gold

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

At today's South & South East in Bloom Award Ceremony the Parish Council went one better than last year as Councillor Stacey Brown (...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 20 Sep 24

Valley Provincial Joins Forces with the Council

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

A few weeks ago the Parish Council was approached by Valley Provincial to ask if the Council would be interested in the Company's employ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 20 Sep 24

Oakfield Park

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council apologises to users of Oakfield Park who were denied vehicular access today due to the gates being locked. Unfortunately...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 18 Sep 24

How to Report a Fault on a Kent Road/Footpath

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...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 4 Sep 24

Wilmington Fair 2024

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

This year's Annual Fair was one of the best, attracting an even larger attendance than in previous years. Those who attended were able t...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 27 Aug 24

Wanton Act of Vandalism

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council believe that trees, hedges, grass areas and ditches are an important part of both rural and urban landscapes and, in addi...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 15 Aug 24

Parish Council Matters

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Updates from the Parish Council on a number of matters Noticeboards The Council is grateful to County Councillor Avtar Sandhu for facilita...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 29 Jul 24

Book a slot to visit a Household Waste Recycling Centre

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Please see the following message from Kent County Council - Before you visit one of our household waste recycling centres (HWRC) you must b...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 17 Jul 24

Oakfield Park - A Message for Users

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Whilst the Parish Council welcomes all visitors to Oakfield we do ask that consideration is given to the residents of Carsington Gardens. Th...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 6 Jul 24

Birchwood Road Bus Shelter

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

At 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 Council |

Posted: 6 Jul 24

Remembering D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council has marked the imminent 80th Anniversary by displaying a number of commemorative plaques around the Parish. In doing so, ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 6 Jun 24

Lest We Forget

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Thanks to Meryl and Jeanette, two members of Wilmington Womens Institute, and their friends further recognition of the 80th Anniversary of t...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 31 May 24

South & South East in Bloom Award

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

To 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 Council |

Posted: 30 May 24

How St Barnabas Church Came To Be

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The following extract is taken from ‘History of Wilmington Parish Church’ compiled by Stan Stringer in 1988 January 1980 saw a...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 23 May 24

Lychgate Benches

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The 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 Council |

Posted: 23 May 24

Remembering D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council has marked the imminent 80th Anniversary by displaying a number of commemorative plaques around the Parish. In doing so, ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 21 May 24

Wild Flower Meadow

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The 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 Council |

Posted: 20 May 24

Children's Playgrounds

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Hopefully visitors to the Children's Playgrounds in Oakfield Park and on the Chestnut Grove Open Space will have noticed that the majori...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 16 May 24

The Rosemary Centre & War Memorial

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

In the light of the many social media postings regarding The Rosemary Centre and the Village War Memorial the Parish Council is advising res...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 1 May 24

The Rosemary Centre - Update

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

As residents are probably aware, despite the Parish Council nominating The Rosemary Centre as an 'Asset of Community Value' (ACV), K...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 1 May 24

The Rosemary Centre & War Memorial

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

As some residents will have seen, The Rosemary Centre is being auctioned for sale through Clive Emson on behalf of Kent County Council on 1s...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 11 Apr 24

The Parish Council Signs Up to the Civility & Respect Pledge

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Civility and Respect Pledge is an initiative aimed at promoting respectful behaviour within local councils. It has been established by s...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 9 Apr 24

Heritage Centre's Anniversary

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Heritage Centre, which is located in the extension to Wilmington Memorial Hall on the High Road, has been in existence for ten years and...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 9 Apr 24

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