Local News - Wilmington Parish Council, Dartford

Event at Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

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

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Posted: 22 Oct 24

Remembrance Day 2024

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

This year's Remembrance Day Services are being held on Sunday 10th November with the usual arrangements. A Service of Remembrance will ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 22 Oct 24

Now is the Time to Get an Allotment

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

As autumn turns to winter now is the time to get an allotment as it provides an opportunity to get the ground ready for planting for next ye...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 22 Oct 24

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

Event at Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

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

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 21 Oct 24

Kent Police Property Fund

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: 21 Oct 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

Oakfield Park Gates - End of British Summer Time

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Please be aware that as British Summer Time comes to a close, the gates to Oakfield Park will be locked at or shortly after 4.00pm. The new ...

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

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

Join Kent Fire Brigade for a Spooky Spectacular Adventure

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Following message received from Kent Fire & Rescue - Join us for a Spooky Spectacular adventure at the Historic Dockyard in Chatham on ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 14 Oct 24

Grants and Donations – Applications Invited

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Every year the Parish Council sets aside a sum of money to donate to good causes in the Parish through either a grant or a donation. The sum...

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Posted: 11 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

Meet Santa in Dartford this Christmas

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Message from Santa's helpers at Dartford Borough Council - Step into a Winter Wonderland and explore festively themed rooms inside...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 7 Oct 24

2024 Crime and Community Survey Launched

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Message from My Community Voice - Today sees the launch of our annual survey looking at your experience of crime and your connection to ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 7 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

Watch Out for Car Parking Scams

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Following message received from Dartford Borough Council Warning! Parts of the country are suffering with fake parking apps appearing in ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 3 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 ...

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Posted: 29 Sep 24

This Year's Pantomime - Dick Whittington

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

As winter approaches don't forget to book for this year's fun-packed Pantomime at the Memorial Hall which is is the ever-popular ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 29 Sep 24

Police & Crime Commissioner's Annual Survey

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The following message received from Kent's Police & Crime Commissioner Every year at this time of year we publish our Policing ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 25 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

Completion of Audit

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council is pleased to publish the Notice of Conclusion of the Audit of the Council's Annual Return for the year ended 31st Ma...

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...

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Posted: 15 Aug 24

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

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

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

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