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Queens Jubilee

14 Feb 2012

Dartford Borough Museum is starting Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee year by launching its latest exhibition, 'Long to Reign Over Us

DTAC Wins Top Award

23 Mar 2012

Safety award for Town Centre Partnership

Council Tax Frozen

23 Mar 2012

Council Tax frozen for a second year.

Benefit cheat punished and money recovered

23 Mar 2012

Claimant admitted falsely receiving £24,290.47 Housing Benefit and £4,062.00 Council Tax Benefit

Aldermanship awarded to Terry Smith

27 Mar 2012

Former Dartford Borough Councillor Terry Smith has been awarded an honorary Aldermanship

New Environmental Health Partnership

27 Mar 2012

Dartford and Sevenoaks Councils have embarked on a venture to provide a joint Environmental Health service

Get set for Digital

10 Apr 2012

The digital TV switchover started on 4 April - were you ready?

Marathon run for Mayor's Charities

23 Apr 2012

A childhood friend of the Mayor of Dartford is putting his best foot forward this weekend to raise funds for the Mayor's Charity Appeal.

Come and Celebrate Saint George's Day

23 Apr 2012

Over 1,250 young people from 27 schools in Gravesham and Dartford will be taking part in community celebrations through Gravesend and Dartford town centres on April 23

Honorary Aldermanship For Former Councillor Ivor Jones

03 May 2012

Former Dartford Borough Councillor Ivor Jones DL has been awarded an honorary Aldermanship at a special meeting of the Council on Monday 23 April 2012.

Join Us For The Jubilee

03 May 2012

With the Queen's Diamond Jubilee just around the corner, plans are in place to help Dartford's residents celebrate in style.

Councillor Mrs Ann Allen elected as Mayor of Dartford

10 May 2012

Councillor Mrs Ann Allen was elected as Mayor of Dartford for 2012/13 at a formal ceremony at Dartford's Civic Centre on Wednesday 9 May.

We're having a Great Big Jubilee Kids' Day Out!

23 May 2012

Dartford's younger residents are invited to come along to a special free family event in Central Park to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Suspended Prison Sentence for Benefit Cheat

29 May 2012

A benefit claimant, previously from Louvain Road, Stone pleaded guilty to falsely claiming over £10,000 in Housing Benefit & Council Tax Benefit.

Congratulations Ma’am – Dartford’s Kids Celebrate Jubilee

29 May 2012

Hundreds of Dartford’s younger residents and their families celebrated Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on Sunday in Central Park.

Dartford's Portas Pilot Town Success

29 May 2012

Dartford's bid to become one of the first 12 Portas Pilot Towns has been successful.

It's not just Cricket!

07 Jun 2012

Southfleet Cricket Club are looking forward to a great season after completing work on a new pitch paid for by Dartford Borough Council's Salute to Youth fund.

Dartford’s Jubilee Beacon lit

07 Jun 2012

A bumper crowd turned out to see Dartford's new beacon lit at the end of a weekend of celebrations for Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Councillor Sheila East

08 Jun 2012

It is with sadness and regret that the Council has learnt of the death of Councillor Sheila East.

Get your kids ready for a sizzling summer!

11 Jun 2012

Dartford's Summer Sizzlers children's activity programme is back for 2012 - and it's bigger and better than ever!

Don’t lose your vote in 2012

11 Jun 2012

Voter registration forms will soon be dropping through letterboxes across Dartford and you are being urged to return yours as soon as possible to make your voice heard in any forthcoming elections.

Residents invited to commemorate Armed Forces Day

11 Jun 2012

Dartford's residents are invited to join The Worshipful the Mayor of Dartford, Councillor Mrs Ann Allen and Leader of the Council, Councillor Jeremy Kite at a special ceremony ahead of Armed Forces Day.

Central Park waterplay area set to make a splash again!

15 Jun 2012

The children's waterplay area in Dartford's Central Park is set to reopen on Tuesday 19 June.

Dartford Festival: First two headline acts announced!

15 Jun 2012

Dartford Festival 2012 is fast approaching and we're excited to announce the first two headline acts!

Dartford Festival - More acts announced

21 Jun 2012

With Dartford Festival just three weeks away, we're delighted to announce that The Mend and Chas & His Band have been added to the line-up for the weekend!

Playing to Win

29 Jun 2012

The UK is going sport-crazy this summer with the Olympics kicking off next month, and Dartford is no exception.

Dartford Festival a Hit

16 Jul 2012

Heavy rain didn't dampen the spirits of thousands of Dartford's Festival-goers this weekend as the free annual event returned to Central Park.

Act now to keep warm this winter and save money

20 Jul 2012

Dartford Borough Council is working in partnership with Aran Services Ltd to offer householders free or substantially discounted home insulation.

Italian Market coming to town

20 Jul 2012

Dartford is getting a taste of the Mediterranean this week as an Italian food market comes to town.

Good luck to the GB Judo team

23 Jul 2012

With the Olympics arriving in London this week, the schoolchildren of Dartford have been passing on their good wishes to the GB Judo team.

This Summer’s started to Sizzle

26 Jul 2012

Summer Sizzlers 2012 is now underway and new activities have been added to the programme

On your marks, get set… GO!

26 Jul 2012

Get involved in Games4Life this summer!

Take part in Environment Agency consultation

31 Jul 2012

The 'Working Together' consultation is the first of three consultations the Environment Agency will be running over the next three years.

Suspended Jail sentence and curfew for benefit cheat

03 Aug 2012

On 2 August 2012, a benefit claimant previously from Beaconsfield Road, Bexley pleaded guilty at Dartford Magistrates Court.

Bringing Dartford’s history and heritage to life

07 Aug 2012

Dartford's history and heritage are being brought to life this September as the annual Heritage Open Days get underway.

Refuse & recycling collections over the August Bank Holiday 2012

20 Aug 2012

To minimise disruption to collections over the August Bank Holiday period, we will be working on Saturday 1 September.

Temple Hill Repairs & Community Event

24 Aug 2012

Friday 31 August from 10am to 2pm at Temple Hill Community Centre

The Mayor meets...

04 Sep 2012

The Mayor of Dartford, Councillor Ann Allen, has had a busy few months since her appointment began in May.

Don’t let the Olympic spirit stop now!

14 Sep 2012

If you've been inspired by this summer's great sporting events and amazing athletes, there are plenty of venues in the Borough helping to keep the Olympic spirit alive!

Appointment of Independent Persons

17 Sep 2012

On the 15 November 2012, Kent will be electing its first Police and Crime Commissioner who will be responsible for setting the priorities and resources for Kent Police, as well as supporting broader community safety activities across the region.

Downsize for Cash!

19 Sep 2012

Dartford's Council tenants are being encouraged to downsize their homes to make room for families in the borough's larger Council houses.

Castle Ward Election Result

28 Sep 2012

Paul Cutler elected to represent Castle Ward

Landlords encouraged to become accredited

02 Oct 2012

Dartford Borough Council is working together with local landlords to improve the standard of privately rented accommodation in the Borough.

Celebrate a Great British Year

10 Oct 2012

Preparations are underway for the fourth Dartford Festival of Light which will take place on Friday 19 October.

Election of a Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent - Thursday 15 November 2012

16 Oct 2012

The first elections for Police and Crime Commissioners take place across 41 Police Forces across the country on Thursday 15 November, including Kent.

An Invitation to Remember

22 Oct 2012

The Worshipful the Mayor of Dartford, Councillor Ann Allen, is inviting Dartford's residents to wear their poppy with pride and join her at this year's Remembrance Day Parade and Service.

£20 million boost for Thames Gateway business

23 Oct 2012

Businesses in the Thames Gateway are set to receive a £20 million boost in a new package of funding to support new investment and new jobs across North Kent and Thurrock.

2012 Fireworks Display in Central Park

24 Oct 2012

This year's spectacular fireworks display in Dartford's Central Park will be held on Saturday 3 November.

Back to Netball

25 Oct 2012

Dartford Borough Council is bringing Netball back to its birthplace! Women looking to rekindle their love for netball are being invited to get back into the game thanks to the launch of a new 'Back to Netball' course.

Join us for Dartford’s Big Christmas Switch-On

01 Nov 2012

Dartford Town Centre is preparing for a sprinkling of Christmas sparkle at the Big Christmas Switch-On on Saturday 17 November.

Don’t let food poisoning ruin your festive celebrations

09 Nov 2012

If there's one thing guaranteed to ruin your Christmas meal out with friends, family or colleagues, it's a nasty bout of food poisoning.

Dartford Remembers

13 Nov 2012

Hundreds of people turned out for Dartford's Remembrance Day service and parade at the War Memorial in Central Park on Sunday 11 November.

World Diabetes Day 2012 - Get a free check and advice to prevent diabetes

13 Nov 2012

To mark World Diabetes Day 2012, residents are invited to a free awareness event in Dartford where they can find out more about diabetes and be assessed for medical conditions that can contribute to the disease.

Dartford Festival of Light - Rescheduled

14 Nov 2012

The fourth Dartford Festival of Light has been re-scheduled for Friday 23 November following the poor weather in October that led to the original event being cancelled.

Christmas Carol Concert returns to Central Park Bandstand

19 Nov 2012

Councillor Jeremy Kite, Leader of the Council, extends an invitation for you to join him on Wednesday 12 December as Dartford's third annual Christmas Carol Concert brings some traditional festive cheer to the Bandstand in Central Park.

Singer and sprinter draw Big Christmas Switch-On crowds

19 Nov 2012

Singer Gareth Gates and local Olympic sprinter Adam Gemili drew in the crowds for this year's Big Christmas Switch-On on Saturday 17 November.

Who’s your hero?

23 Nov 2012

Dartford Borough Council is looking to residents to nominate their local hero (or heroine!) for the Dartfordian Award 2012.

Safer Socialising Awards for town centre businesses

23 Nov 2012

Seven of Dartford town centre's businesses are to be presented with Safer Socialising Awards at The Orchard Theatre on Wednesday 28 November 2012.

'Metal Matters' when it comes to recycling

11 Dec 2012

Dartford Borough Council is playing its part in the Kent-wide ‘Metal Matters’ campaign to encourage people to recycle more food and drink cans along with empty aerosols and foil.

Just Add Imagination

11 Dec 2012

Dartford Borough Museum’s latest exhibition takes visitors back to the imaginary world of their childhood.

Working together to help you enjoy your night out safely

11 Dec 2012

Dartford Borough Council have teamed up with St John Ambulance to help Friday night revellers enjoy their night out in safety.

A Perfect Start to Christmas

13 Dec 2012

Hundreds of residents wrapped up warm against the Winter cold to start their Christmas at the Council’s third annual Carol Concert.

Council Leader confirms Dartford will be a Living Wage employer

14 Dec 2012

Conservative Dartford to become one of first local authorities in Kent to commit to a Living Wage deal for low-paid staff.

Why Weight is Growing!

18 Dec 2012

If your New Year’s resolution is to improve your eating habits, exercise more and lose some weight, the Why Weight programme is for you!

Have your say on Community Infrastructure Levy

04 Jan 2013

Dartford residents have the opportunity to have their say on the new Community Infrastructure Levy.

New Year, New You

09 Jan 2013

If your New Year’s resolution was to lose weight in 2013, help is at hand!

Keep strong and stay steady

09 Jan 2013

Dartford’s older residents are invited to take part in this year’s ‘Keeping Strong, Staying Steady’ programme.

Justice for Claire

10 Jan 2013

Dartford Borough Council members including the Mayor and Leader of the Council are lending their support to a campaign group who are appealing for information from the community after their friend was murdered twenty years ago.

Severe Weather Emergency Protocol

11 Jan 2013

Dartford Borough Council has triggered its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol for rough sleepers because the night time temperature is predicted to be zero degrees Celsius or below for at least the next three nights.

Mr Jim Bateson

21 Jan 2013

Dartford Borough Council and conservation groups in and around the Borough are sad to learn of the death of one of their longest serving volunteers.

Deactivated: Severe Weather Emergency Protocol

25 Jan 2013

Dartford Borough Council has deactivated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol and we will no longer provide accommodation to applicants outside of regular homeless legislation.

Calling all budding entrepreneurs!

28 Jan 2013

Dartford Borough Council is offering budding entrepreneurs the chance to trial their business on a market stall for free!

Dartford is Rocking Up In Red to beat the UK’s single biggest killer

29 Jan 2013

Rock Up In Red raises vital funds for the British Heart Foundation in National Heart Month

Have your say

18 Feb 2013

Have your say and help shape Dartford's Community Safety Partnership Plan for 2013/14

Dancing to success

26 Feb 2013

‘Juicy’, a young local dance team who have made it to the semi-finals of Sky 1’s ‘Got to Dance’, will be showing off their talents in the Orchards Shopping Centre on Saturday 2 March.

Landlord prosecuted for harassment of tenants

26 Feb 2013

A Dartford landlord has been successfully prosecuted by Dartford Borough Council after he was found to be guilty of harassing his tenants.

Dartford’s frozen again

26 Feb 2013

Dartford’s Council Tax has been frozen again for the year ahead.

Dartford Heart Town raises money to beat the UK’s single biggest killer

06 Mar 2013

A huge thank-you to Dartford’s residents who have wholeheartedly supported the British Heart Foundation’s National Heart Month. Around £1,100 was raised for the charity during February.

Join us at Dartford’s Saint George’s Day celebrations

08 Mar 2013

Nearly 500 young people from eight schools in Dartford will be taking part in a St George’s Day Parade through Dartford town centre on Tuesday 23 April.

The second Big Bin Vote is launched

11 Mar 2013

Dartford Borough Council is asking local residents if they agree with its plans to keep bin collections weekly.

Hey hey you you get off of my bench!

14 Mar 2013

Dartford Council is inviting walkers in Central Park to take a seat and spend some time with Mick Jagger.

We’re looking for two young princes

18 Mar 2013

Dartford Borough Council is helping the Changeling Theatre find two young princes ahead of this year’s Summer Shakespeare.

Businesses to get their claws into Tiger funding

22 Mar 2013

New jobs and investment will bring about roaring success when new funding starts reaching businesses across North Kent, Medway and Thurrock.

Baroness Thatcher

08 Apr 2013

Dartford Borough Council is sad to learn of the death of Baroness Thatcher who passed away today at the age of 87.

Dartford Crossing - Local Residents' Scheme

09 Apr 2013

There’s not much that anyone likes about the Dartford Tolls but Dartford Council wants to remind you that if you are a Dartford Council taxpayer you should qualify for a local resident discount.

Summer may be on its way!

09 Apr 2013

Following the long winter, Central Park’s waterplay area will be given a spring clean so that summer can begin with a splash on Saturday 4 May.

The countdown has begun…

12 Apr 2013

The countdown to the Kent County Council elections has begun.

Collective switching scheme launched to help residents save money on energy bills

23 Apr 2013

This week Dartford Borough Council launches Energy Deal, a large-scale collective switching campaign in partnership with iChoosr, which is the first of its kind in Kent.

A Charter for Growth

24 Apr 2013

Dartford Borough Museum’s latest exhibition celebrates the 80th anniversary of Dartford becoming a Borough.

Councillor Patsy Thurlow elected as Mayor of Dartford

09 May 2013

Councillor Mrs Patsy Thurlow was elected as Mayor of Dartford for 2013/14 at a formal ceremony at Dartford’s Civic Centre on Wednesday 8 May.

A very big thank you

09 May 2013

A message from the outgoing Mayor, Councillor Ann Allen...

Love Your Local Market

15 May 2013

Dartford’s Markets are supporting the national Love Your Local Market campaign taking place until Wednesday 29 May 2013.

Park Life

15 May 2013

Now the warmer weather is on the way, Dartford residents can look forward to a fun-filled summer of events in Central Park.

Residents invited to commemorate Armed Forces Day

20 May 2013

Dartford’s residents are invited to join Her Worshipful the Mayor of Dartford, Councillor Patsy Thurlow at a special ceremony ahead of Armed Forces Day.

Consultation on location options for a new Lower Thames Crossing

23 May 2013

The government has launched a consultation on location options for a new Lower Thames Crossing.

Don’t miss your chance!

29 May 2013

There is less than a week left to register with Energy Deal – the Council’s first ever collective switching scheme.

Dartford Today – Tuesday 18 June

18 Jun 2013

Burn off the calories at a beginners’ Spin class tonight from 8.15pm to 9pm at Acacia Fitness. Visit www.fitness.acacia-dartford.co.uk or call 01322 343490 for more information. (Weekly)