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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

  • Celebrating our Rolling Stones - Dartford unveils The Glimmer Twins sculpture

    A celebration of Dartford’s own rock legends is now a permanent fixture in the town’s High Street.

    Published: 9th August 2023

  • Thousands enjoy bumper Big Day Out

    Thousands of people enjoyed a full range of activities and entertainment in Dartford’s Central Park over the weekend.

    Published: 17th July 2023

  • Celebrating Dartford’s fantastic volunteers

    As Volunteers’ Week comes to a close, Dartford Borough Council wishes to highlight some of the fantastic work that goes on every day to support our community.

    Published: 7th June 2023

  • New Mayor of Dartford elected for 2023/24

    Councillor Rosanna Currans has been appointed as the Mayor of Dartford for the next 12 months.

    Published: 31st May 2023

  • Dartford Borough Council proudly supports a royal weekend of events

    Thousands of people enjoyed a right royal celebration in Dartford over the weekend for the coronation of King Charles III. 

    Published: 9th May 2023

  • Don’t forget to bring photo ID to your polling station

    Dartford Borough Council is reminding residents to bring photo ID to the polls at Thursday’s local elections.

    Published: 3rd May 2023

  • Don’t miss your chance to vote – bring Voter ID to the polls on May 4

    Voters are being reminded to bring photo ID when Dartford goes to the polls.

    Published: 30th March 2023

  • Traditional street cleaning barrows return to Dartford streets

    Residents are praising Dartford Borough Council’s new street cleansing barrows and the ‘splendid’ hard working crews who are helping to keep streets clean across the borough.

    Published: 13th March 2023

  • Dartford Borough Council agrees Council Tax freeze for year ahead

    Residents in Dartford will see no increase in this year’s Borough Council tax after Members of the Council agreed to freeze rates for the second year running at a meeting on Monday night.

    Published: 28th February 2023

  • Boost for businesses as Dartford Borough Council acquires The Nucleus innovation centre

    The future of dozens of start-ups and growing companies has been secured after Dartford Borough Council finalised purchasing a business and innovation centre at the heart of The Bridge development.

    Published: 16th February 2023

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