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Reported Crime

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The following reported crime features in the latest e-Watch newsletter which can be found on the Police & Crime page - Parsons Lane in...

Wilmington Parish Council |
Posted: 26 Jul 24
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A Message for Local Charitable Organisations

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Following information for local charitable organisations from Kent Police - The Kent Police Property Fund is generated from the sale, at au...

Wilmington Parish Council |
Posted: 26 Jul 24
Urgent Road Closure - Common Lane

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Following announcement received today from Kent County Council - Urgent Road Closure - Common Lane, Wilmington - 29th July 2024 It will b...

Wilmington Parish Council |
Posted: 26 Jul 24
Family Craft & Activities at St Michaels

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Please 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 Council |
Posted: 26 Jul 24
Love Parks Week

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The 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 Council |
Posted: 26 Jul 24
Dartford's Season of Outdoor Entertainment

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The following information has been released by Dartford Borough Council The summer in Central Park can mean just one thing - outd...

Wilmington Parish Council |
Posted: 25 Jul 24
Wilmington Fair - Save the Date!!

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

This 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 Council |
Posted: 19 Jul 24
How to Rep[ort 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: 19 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
Have Your Say on Kent's Budget

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Please 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 Council |
Posted: 17 Jul 24
Summer Reading Challenge

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Please see the following message from Kent Libraries - Looking for free activities to keep kids busy and entertained this summer? We'v...

Wilmington Parish Council |
Posted: 17 Jul 24
Operation Brock

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Please 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 Council |
Posted: 17 Jul 24
Parish Council Office Closed

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Please 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 Council |
Posted: 11 Jul 24
Advance Notice - Temporary Road Closure Baldwyns Road and Beaconsfield Road from 5th & 19th August

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The following notice has been received from Kent Highway Services - Because of a gas main replacement scheme, Kent County Council has made ...

Wilmington Parish Council |
Posted: 10 Jul 24
Reported Crime

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The following reported crime features in the latest e-Watch Newsletter that can be found on the Police & Crime Page - Capel Place -in ...

Wilmington Parish Council |
Posted: 9 Jul 24
Former Wilmington Primary School

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

As 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 Council |
Posted: 9 Jul 24
Pavilion Youth Players

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Pavilion Youth POlayers will be staging 'Alice in Wonderland' at Joydend Wood Community Centre, Birchwood Drive DA2 7NE this Saturda...

Wilmington Parish Council |
Posted: 8 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
Vandalised Bus Shelter

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Sad 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 Council |
Posted: 6 Jul 24
Reported Crime

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The 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 Council |
Posted: 2 Jul 24
Oakfield Lane Closure - 4th July 2024

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Urgent Road Closure - Oakfield Lane, Dartford - 4th July 2024 (Dartford) It will be necessary to close Oakfield Lane, Dartford from 4th Ju...

Wilmington Parish Council |
Posted: 28 Jun 24
July Meeting of the Council

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The 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 Council |
Posted: 27 Jun 24
Reported Crime

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The 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 Council |
Posted: 26 Jun 24
Changes to 477 & 414 Bus Timetables

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Arriva 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 Council |
Posted: 24 Jun 24
Armed Forces Day

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Armed 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 Council |
Posted: 21 Jun 24
Crime Report

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The 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 Council |
Posted: 18 Jun 24
Thanks

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

I 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 Council |
Posted: 18 Jun 24
UK Power Networks - M25 Dartford Crossing 10-min traffic stoppages

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Following message received from the Stakeholder Engagement Lead, UK Power Networks: I writing to you on behalf of UK Power Networks. We own...

Wilmington Parish Council |
Posted: 14 Jun 24
Crime Report

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The following is the only reported crime in the Parish that features in Issue 2190 of today's e-watch Newsletter - Sandringham Drive - ...

Wilmington Parish Council |
Posted: 11 Jun 24
Dartford Safe Haven

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Posted 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 Council |
Posted: 6 Jun 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
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Afternoon Tea

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council has been pleased to support Wilmington Grammar School for Boy's Afternoon Teas for retired and semi-retired members o...

Wilmington Parish Council |
Posted: 4 Jun 24
Notice of Exercise of Public Rights

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Any 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 Council |
Posted: 3 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
Age UK Wellbeing Classes

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

STEADY, STRONG & ABLE This is a new class run by AGE UK KENT RIVERS At Wilmington Community Church Hall on alternate Tuesdays 10:...

Wilmington Parish Council |
Posted: 19 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
Kent's Police & Crime Commissioner's Spring 2024 Newsletter

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Please see above Kent's Police & Crime Commissioner's Spring 2024 Newsletter

Wilmington Parish Council |
Posted: 15 May 24
Summer Afternoon Tea at WGSB

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Wilmington 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 Council |
Posted: 13 May 24
Do You Have a Highways Issue to Report?

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

If 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 Council |
Posted: 10 May 24
Dartford's Summer Events are Hotting Up!

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The 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