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Energy Doctor visits Dartford to help residents reduce heating and electricity bills

Thursday February 25 2010

Saving energy in the home is becoming an increasingly important issue for householders.

Dartford Borough Council is working closely with Creative Environmental Networks to offer a range of services and discounted options to help and assist residents to lower their energy and heating bills. (more…)

Dartford awarded community cash back funds

Tuesday February 2 2010

A Community project in Dartford has been given £40,000 of funding as part of a scheme that puts money confiscated from criminals to good use.

The funding has been made available through the Government’s Community Cashback initiative which uses money taken from the proceeds of crime to fund grassroots neighbourhood projects that make a real difference to people’s everyday lives. (more…)

Adverse Weather Conditions – Important information for tenants, leaseholders

Friday January 8 2010

The current adverse weather conditions have been challenging and it is predicted that the weather front will remain in the area over the weekend and into the early part of next week. This may result in our response to your calls being delayed. Callers may experience extended waiting times when attempting to speak to an Invicta operator this evening and over the weekend. (more…)

Pinnacle wins five-year contract with Dartford Borough Council

Wednesday September 16 2009

Dartford’s council estates are set to shine now that Pinnacle are on board. With a 6 week blitz clean well underway, Pinnacle are set to make big changes to tackling grime on estates after winning the bid for the cleaning contract. With a strong commitment to high standards and working closely with residents receiving services, Pinnacle impressed Dartford council officers, councillors and residents representatives to gain the final vote of approval. (more…)

New Kent wide system to replace Dartford Homeseeker

Monday March 9 2009

Dartford’s home seekers will soon be able to bid for properties using a new Kent wide system.

Kent Homechoice will replace the current Dartford Homeseeker choice based lettings system and those currently registered will be able to apply for properties through the new scheme from Friday 20 March. (more…)

Rolling Stones names bring satisfaction to The Bridge

Friday December 12 2008

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 service secures fair result

Friday December 12 2008

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…)

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