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New Mayor elected for 2025/26

Councillor Peter Whapshott has been appointed as the Mayor of Dartford for the next 12 months.

Published: 8th May 2025

  • New council housing in Swanscombe

    We're continuing our programme of providing new social housing around the borough.

    Published: 20th March 2025

  • Bring Back Eurostar

    We're calling on Government to bring Eurostar services back to Kent

    Published: 18th March 2025

  • Dartford Borough Council celebrates the borough’s greatest businesses

    Over 450 guests filled the Grand Marquee in Bluewater for the most well-attended Dartford Business Awards yet, celebrating a record number of businesses from across the borough.

    Published: 21st October 2024

  • Len Goodman tribute will get the public dancing

    A celebration of Len Goodman’s life and his contribution to Dartford will be captured in a new public artwork by artist Adrian Riley.

    Published: 27th August 2024

  • Funding helps Dartford Council tackle health inequalities within the borough

    After successfully obtaining funding from the Integrated Care Board, Dartford Borough Council’s One You Kent team have been putting together events to help reduce health inequalities.

    Published: 23rd August 2024

  • Cyber crime visit this August

    The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre (ECRC) are going to be visiting Dartford on August 22 as part of their ongoing community engagement programme.

    Published: 26th July 2024

  • First England Cap for young player supported by Dartford Council

    A modest grant from a council fund to inspire young people may lead to big things for talented footballer Toby Nelson who has received his first full England Cap at under-18 level.

    Published: 25th July 2024

  • The Big Day Out is back

    The Big Day Out and Big Chill Out are back for 2024.

    Published: 5th July 2024

  • New Mayor elected for 2024/25

    Councillor Andy Lloyd has been appointed as the Mayor of Dartford for the next 12 months.

    Published: 9th May 2024

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