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News

  • Christmas is Coming

    Christmas is Coming

    Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    As a sign that Christmas is fast approaching Mark, the Parish Groundsman, has this morning put the Christmas Trees on the roof of The Memori...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Dec 24
  • Oakfield Park Pavilion

    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
  • Wilmington Memorial Hall - Star Cabaret Evening

    Wilmington Memorial Hall - Star Cabaret Evening

    Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Wilmington Memorial Hall is holding a Christmas Cabaret evening at 7.30pm on Saturday 7th December with the 1970's Hit Recording Stars &...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Dec 24
  • Event at Wilmington Grammar School for Girls

    Event at Wilmington Grammar School for Girls

    Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The Parish Council has been advised by Wilmington Grammar School for Girls of the following event which may cause congestion in the vicinity...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Dec 24
  • Santa to Tour Joydens Wood and Baldwyns Park

    Santa to Tour Joydens Wood and Baldwyns Park

    Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Weather permiitting and with all the elves signed up, Dartford Rotary's sleigh will be touring Joydens Wood and Bexley Park with Santa C...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 30 Nov 24
  • Reported Wilmington Crimes

    Reported Wilmington Crimes

    Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The following reported crime appears on the latest e-Watch Newsletter - Summerhouse Drive On Tuesday 26th of November around 00:07 somebody...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Nov 24
  • Parish Noticeboards

    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

    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
  • Christmas Events at Wilmington Community Church

    Christmas Events at Wilmington Community Church

    Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Wilmington Community Church has asked that the following news and events be published - Advent Calendar of Kindness Each day in December f...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Nov 24
  • December Meeting of the Parish Council

    December Meeting of the Parish Council

    Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    A reminder that the December Meeting of the Council will be held on Wednesday 11th December which is one week later than the scheduled date ...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Nov 24
  • 'Dick Whittington' Pantomime Cancelled

    'Dick Whittington' Pantomime Cancelled

    Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Regretably due to pooir ticket sales the decision has regretably been taken to cancel 'Dick Whittington' this year's Pantomime t...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Nov 24
  • 'Rapunzel'

    '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: 26 Nov 24
  • Community Warden

    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
  • Don't Miss Out - Visit Santa at Acacia House

    Don't Miss Out - Visit Santa at Acacia House

    Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Message from Santa's elves at Dartford Borough Council - Santa's House takes place over six days: Saturday, November 30 Sunday...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 25 Nov 24
  • What to Recycle

    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
  • Active Kent & Medway Small Grant & Workforce Development Fund

    Active Kent & Medway Small Grant & Workforce Development Fund

    Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Following message received from Active Kent & Medway - Wilmington Parish Council   |  

  • 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

    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
  • Advertise Your Christmas Fair

    Advertise Your Christmas Fair

    Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Details of Christmas Fairs amd Events are beginning to arrive in the Parish Council Office which the Council is happy to post on its website...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Nov 24
  • Autumn is Definitely Here!!

    Autumn is Definitely Here!!

    Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Despite the higher than usual temperatures, with the planters having been planted for Winter and surrounded by golden leaves Autumn has defi...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Nov 24
  • Parish Noticeboards

    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
  • Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

    Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

    Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Do you like the thought of harvesting your own fruit and vegetables but do not have the space or perhaps even a garden? If so, why not rent ...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Nov 24
  • Christmas at St Michael & All Angels Church

    Christmas at St Michael & All Angels Church

    Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    St Michael & All Angel's Church have wished everyone an early 'Merry Christrmas' and published details of the events and Ser...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Oct 24
  • Don't Miss Out - Visit Santa at Acacia House

    Don't Miss Out - Visit Santa at Acacia House

    Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Message from Santa's elves at Dartford Borough Council - Santa's House takes place over six days: Saturday, November 23 Sund...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Oct 24
  • Autumn Big Clean 2024

    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

    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
  • Christmas Afternoon Tea Invitation from WGSB

    Christmas Afternoon Tea Invitation from WGSB

    Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is once again hosting a Christmas Afternoon Tea with this year's date being Friday 13th December. The...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Oct 24
  • War Memorial News

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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
  • Dartford Borough Council - Temporary Road Closure & Reverse One Way - Spital Street, Dartford - 27th August 2024 until 31st March 2025

    Dartford Borough Council - Temporary Road Closure & Reverse One Way - Spital Street, Dartford - 27th August 2024 until 31st March 2025

    Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Dartford Borough Council - Temporary Road Closure & Reverse One Way - Spital Street, Dartford - 27th August 2024 until 31st March 2025 ...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Jul 24
  • Parish Council Matters

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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