Councillor Peter Whapshott has been appointed as the Mayor of Dartford for the next 12 months.
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New accessible facility opens in Dartford
After successfully obtaining funding from the Department for Levelling Up in 2023, a new Changing Places toilet has been installed in Central Park, near Cranford Road.
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Making Dartford a dementia friendly borough
Dartford Borough Council has partnered up with Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Services (ADSS) to help people living with the devastating effects of the disease.
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Dartford PSPO clamps down on e-scooters and anti-social behaviour in the town centre
Dartford’s renewed Public Spaces Protection Order, which protects people and businesses from anti-social behaviour in the town centre, has come into effect.
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Citizens Advice Bureau moves to the Civic Centre
Citizens Advice in North & West Kent (also known as CANWK) has moved into the Ground Floor Foyer at Dartford Borough Council’s Civic Centre.
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Rebel Business School comes to Dartford
Dartford residents are to gain free support from an award-winning organisation, to help them to turn their passions, talents or hobbies into a small business.
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Dartford Borough Council says ‘Welcome to Your Vote’
Dartford Borough Council is taking part in ‘Welcome to Your Vote Week’ to encourage young people to learn more about how democracy works, how they can register to vote, and about upcoming elections.
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New bus route to Fleet Estate and Coombfield Drive
A bus service, inspired by a Council Leaders determination to ensure local rural villages were not left without public transport, is to expand its route after a successful year of operation.
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Repeat fly-tipper jailed after Dartford council investigation
A Dartford fly-tipper will spend Christmas in prison after dumping waste across the borough, all while being banned from driving.
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Orchard West opens in time for panto season
After a herculean effort, Dartford’s temporary theatre Orchard West opened its doors for the first public performances of the Christmas pantomime Beauty and the Beast on Saturday, December 9th.
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Transform your community project with CIL funding
Local organisations in need of extra financial help to complete a project are welcome to apply.