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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

  • Thousands enjoy a sun-soaked Big Day Out in Dartford

    Thousands of people enjoyed Dartford's first ever Big Day Out on July 16th.

    Published: 19th July 2022

  • Vehicle idling campaign aims to keep Dartford school children safe from air pollution

    Dartford Borough Council has produced a new banner encouraging parents to cut down on pollution by not idling in their cars during the school run.

    Published: 12th July 2022

  • Celebrating the Best of British with Dartford's Big Day Out

    We're excited to announce that a brand new event, Dartford's Big Day Out, will take place in Central Park this summer.

    Published: 13th June 2022

  • Dartford set to receive £1million from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to help our communities

    Dartford is set to receive an allocation of £1,000,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to help level up our communities.

    Published: 30th May 2022

  • Dartford is ready to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

    Dartford Borough Council is ready to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee after arranging and supporting events across the borough.

    Published: 26th May 2022

  • Dartford Borough Council opens new Council housing at Sheri Court in Swanscombe

    Six new homes have been opened in Swanscombe as the Council continues its programme of providing new social housing around the borough.

    Published: 17th May 2022

  • Cllr Paul Cutler was elected the new Mayor of Dartford for 2022/23.
    Mayor of Dartford elected for 2022/23

    The new Mayor of Dartford, Councillor Paul Cutler, was elected at the Annual Council meeting on 11 May 2022.

    Published: 12th May 2022

  • Consultation regarding Fleetdown Football Club

    Dartford Borough Council has extended its deadline for responses relating to the proposed erection of a fence at Fleetdown Football Club.

    Published: 11th April 2022

  • Dartford celebrates St George’s Day with two days of events

    Dartford’s hugely popular St George’s Day parade is set to return as part of two days of festivities.

    Published: 8th April 2022

  • Health walks go from strength to strength

    Health walks around Dartford have enjoyed a year of recovery following disruption during the first 12 months of the Covid-19 pandemic.

    Published: 15th March 2022

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