Dartford Borough Council News

A market trader has been suspended from Dartford Market after an inspection by trading standards and retail experts identified counterfeit goods were being sold. (more…)

The team behind the successful prosecution of a serial flytipper has won an award for successful joint working. The commitment and success of Dartford Borough Council’s Enforcement Team was recognised by the Kent Criminal Justice Board on Monday 15 December when the Team won the partnership of the year award for Best Example of Joint Working. (more…)

Residents can hear about staying safe during the Christmas party season from the borough’s top safety experts at a special event in Dartford Town Centre on Thursday 18 December. (more…)

Residents are being reminded not to cut down trees with a preservation order – or they may risk being charged. (more…)

Dartford residents could soon be living in Satisfaction Street or Lady Jane Walk thanks to a decision to approve the names of eleven Dartford roads after the hit songs of the Rolling Stones. (more…)

Strategic housing services in Dartford have been identified as amongst the best in the south east by the national inspection body, The Audit Commission, in their latest inspection report, with the Council being awarded a one star ‘fair assessment with promising prospects for improvement. (more…)

Panto fever in Dartford has reached an all time high – smashing the Orchard Theatre box office record after just a week on stage.

Peter Pan, starring Joe Pasquale, is still selling very strongly for the Christmas and New Year period with more than 40,000 people expected to watch the show over its 5-week run. (more…)