Local News - Wilmington Parish Council, Dartford

Urgent Road Closure - Summerhouse Drive, Bexley - 20th April 2024

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Following message received from Kent Highway Services - It will be necessary to close Summerhouse Drive, Bexley from 20th April 2024 for up...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 15 Apr 24

Why Not Volunteer to Work with Dartford's Countryside Team

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

A message from Dartford's Countryside Team When the Summer finally arrives.... The Borough's Countryside Team consists of the Coun...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 15 Apr 24

Road Closure of The Coppice & Staple Close, Bexley 17th April for 7 Days

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

UK Power Networks - Temporary Road Closure & Prohibit Parking - The Coppice & Staple Close, Bexley 17th April 2024 for 7 days bet...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 13 Apr 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

Update on planned works at the Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Sent by Communications Team, Connect Plus Services: Connect Plus Services works on behalf of National Highways and Connect Plus to manage, ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 9 Apr 24

Dartford's St George's Day Parade is Back for 2024

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Led by St George and The Dragon, up to 800 pupils from local schools will be parading from the Civic Centre, through Dartford town centre, t...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 9 Apr 24

Make Sure You Are Ready to Vote in May

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The following information has been posted by Dartford Borough Council - On Thursday, May 2, Dartford will vote for Kent's Police and C...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 4 Apr 24

NHS - Get the Right Treatment

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Message from NHS - If you or your children are not well, get advice from your pharmacist at the first sign of feeling ill – don&rsquo...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 3 Apr 24

Drivers Be Aware of 18 National Highways Road Closures

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Drivers 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 Council |

Posted: 27 Mar 24

Dartford's Big Day Out is Back for 2024 - Dates for Your Diary

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The message below appears on the 'Events' page of Dartford Borough Council's website - Last year’s Big Day Out saw Dartf...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 25 Mar 24

Thanks to DBC's Waste & Recycing Team

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

During 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 Council |

Posted: 25 Mar 24

Wilmington's Big Spring Clean 2024

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council thanks the residents who gave up their time this morning to support 'Wilmington's Big Spring Clean 2024' as p...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 23 Mar 24

What is SUN?

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

SUN is a new, free, easy to access peer support service for adults experiencing difficulties with complex emotions often associated with a p...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 19 Mar 24

My Community Voice

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

What is 'My Community Voice' My Community Voice is a messaging service that helps Kent and Medway residents, businesses, and commun...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 19 Mar 24

Police & Crime Commissioner Election 2024

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

As 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 Council |

Posted: 19 Mar 24

Dartfords Bandstand Concerts 2024

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Dartford Borough Council has announced the programme of Bandstand Concerts for 2024 and invites you 'Join us in Central Park for fr...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 19 Mar 24

Vehicle Theft - Message from Kent Police

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The following message has been received from Kent Police - Kent Police would like to advise residents on ways to try and prevent theft ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 18 Mar 24

Village Sign

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The 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 Council |

Posted: 15 Mar 24

Public information: Controlling your dog in public

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Advice 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 Council |

Posted: 8 Mar 24

Queen's Green Canopy

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Thanks 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 Council |

Posted: 5 Feb 24

Allotments - Full House!!

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The 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 Council |

Posted: 5 Feb 24

Snowdrops

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The 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 Council |

Posted: 2 Feb 24

Village Sign

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The 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 Council |

Posted: 31 Jan 24

Tree Planting

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council is delighted to report that, as part of Chalcraft Nurseries involvement in the community through the Company's commit...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 30 Jan 24

The Leaning Sign of Wilmington!

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The 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 Council |

Posted: 27 Jan 24

Renovated Bench

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The 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 Council |

Posted: 21 Jan 24

Remembrance Sunday 2023

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The 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 Council |

Posted: 16 Nov 23

A Moving Start to Remembrance Day Services

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

As 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 Council |

Posted: 12 Nov 23

Wilmington Did and Will Continue to Remember Them

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The 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 Council |

Posted: 12 Nov 23

Dartford Borough Council's Walk & Talk Groups

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Dartford Borough Council Walk & Talk Groups are free, short, accessible and sociable walks that last around 30-90 minutes. They aim to h...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 10 Oct 23

Council Awarded Siver-Gilt

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

'The large park (sic - Oakfield) is an excellent open space'; 'a couple of outstanding village green spaces were seen'; '...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 2 Oct 23

September Big Clean - 20 Bags of Litter Cleared!

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Another ‘BIG’ Clean was undertaken on 24th September with residents, Councillors, local primary and secondary school children, j...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 2 Oct 23

Safe Local Traders Checked by Trading Standards

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Information from Kent County Council Public Protection: Trading Standards Checked carries out checks on traders so customers can have peace...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 18 Sep 23

Litter

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The 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 Council |

Posted: 17 Sep 23

Memorial Bench for the Late Ann Allen MBE Unveiled

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

It 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 Council |

Posted: 17 Sep 23

Freedom of the Parish of Wilmington

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

In a ceremony at Oakfield Pavillion on Saturday 16th of September 2023, Wilmington Parish Council awarded the ‘Freedom of the Parish&r...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 17 Sep 23

What is Planet Dartford?

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

All about Planet Dartford Dartford Borough Council has pledged to take practical steps to tackle climate change and to encourage the whole ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 10 Sep 23

'My Community Voice' - A Message from Kent Police

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

As 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 Council |

Posted: 10 Sep 23

Activities at Summerhouse Drive Library

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Bored 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 Council |

Posted: 29 Aug 23

Wilmington Fair 2023 - What a Great Day!!

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

A 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 Council |

Posted: 29 Aug 23

The Scourge of Nitrous Oxide

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council is concerned to see that the scourge of discarded nitous oxide cannisters is once again blighting our streets. Not only ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 26 Aug 23

Statue to Wilmington's Famous Son & Fellow 'Glimmer' Unveiled

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

On Wednesday, August 9, Leader of the Council Jeremy Kite MBE joined sculptor Amy Goodman and Keith Richards’ family to unveil The Gli...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 25 Aug 23

Wilmington Heritage Trail Handbook

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Ian Armitt

For anyone interest in learning a little bit more about Wilmington a booklet 'Wilmington Heritage Trail' was produced a few years a...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 22 Aug 23

Trees - Frequently Asked Questions

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Ian Armitt

Tree overhangs my property, what are my rights? You may prune unprotected trees and hedges overhanging your land and the roots growing ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 22 Aug 23

Cheque Presentation to 'We Are Beams'

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Councillors Marilyn Peters and Lesley Rock recently visited ‘We Are Beams’ to present the Charity with a Parish Council cheque f...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 16 Aug 23

Report a Problem on the Roads

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

KCC has received an additional £6 million in government funding to ensure potholes and safety critical defects can be repaired as soon...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 9 Aug 23

Award Winners - National Allotment Week

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Two Allotment Holders chosen as recipients of the awards made by the Parish Council to mark National Allotment Week are pictured above each ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 27 Jul 23

Honorary Freedom of the Parish

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

At the Meeting of the Council held on 5th July 223 it was unanimously agreed to grant the Freedom of the Parish to the Family of the Late an...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 14 Jul 23

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