Local News - Wilmington Parish Council, Dartford

Santa's Tour!!!

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Santa's Tour of the Borough will be coming to The Memorial Hall, High Road, Wilmington on Sunday 7th December at Noon. To give Rudolph a...

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Posted: 5 Dec 25

Event at Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Cuncil has been advised of the following event at Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 17 December – A Level Certificate Dri...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 5 Dec 25

Parish Office Closed

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Please note that the Parish Office will be closed for the week commencing 1st December 2025 and e-mail messages will not be monitored during...

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Posted: 4 Dec 25

December Meeting of the Council - Note Change of Date

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The December Meeting of the Council will be held at Oakfield Park Pavilion on TUESDAY 9th December commencing at 7.00pm Any resident wishin...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 3 Dec 25

Change of Parish Council's E-mail Address

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Please note that to comply with new Governance requirements the Parish Office E-mail address has changed to [email protected].

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 25 Nov 25

Book Early for 'Cinderella' in Joydens Wood

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

This Season's Pantomime offering from Pavilion Players is the always popular 'Cinerella'. There is always a high demand for tic...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 25 Nov 25

Community Toy Chest

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Message from the Community Wardens - We know that Christmas can be a busy and expensive time, so this year KCC Community Wardens are giving...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 24 Nov 25

Notice of Casual Vacancy - Birchwood Ward

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Due to the resignation of Lesley Rock a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for for the Birchwood Ward of the Parish Council.(NB ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 21 Nov 25

Notice of Casual Vacancy - Leyton Cross Ward

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Due to the resignation of Laura Wallis a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Leyton Cross Ward of the Parish Council. In...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 17 Nov 25

Wilmington Memorial Hall's Christmas Star Cabaret

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

It is a sure sign that Christmas is approaching when Wilmington Memorial Hall announce the date of the always popular 'Star Cabaret Nigh...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 16 Nov 25

Gold Again!!!

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

For the second year running the Parish Council achieved a Gold Award in the South & South East in Bloom. When awarding the Parish 90 out...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 12 Nov 25

Calling All Youngsters Between the Ages of 8-14

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Our two hard-working Community Wardens are running a free youth group for youngsters between the ages of 8-14 at the Healthy Living Centre, ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 11 Nov 25

Local Government Reorganisation

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council knows that many residents will be keen to learn the current position regarding Dartford Borough Council's response to...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 7 Nov 25

Message from Kent Police - Keep Your Home Safe

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Keep your home safe in darker months t's a sad fact that crimes like robberies, break-ins and thefts increase during the long nights au...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 4 Nov 25

Conclusion of External Audit for the Year Ended 31st March 2025

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The External Auditor has now concluded the Parish Annual Governance and Accounts Review for the year ended 31st March 2025. The conclusion c...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 31 Oct 25

Get Ready for Christmas in Dartford

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Message from Dartford Borough Council - The clocks may have only just gone back, but we're already very excited to tell you about...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 31 Oct 25

Kent Country Bus Route 477

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Bus Timetable for the Kent Country Bus Route 477 can be found above. Please note that the Parish Council has no information regarding th...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 27 Oct 25

GoBus 477 Bus Timetable

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The above revision to the Bus Timetable for the 477 route operated by GoBus has been received by the Parish Council. Any questions/comments ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 27 Oct 25

How to Report Flytipping

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Information from: Dartford Borough Council Fly tipping is an increasing problem throughout the Borough, both on Council land and privately ...

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Posted: 27 Oct 25

Keep in Touch with your Local Police Team through My Community Voice

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Information source: Kent Police/Neighbourhood Watch My Community Voice is a messaging service that helps Kent and Medway residents, busines...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 27 Oct 25

Allotment Plots Available

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council has a number of vacant Plots in the Ann Allen Allotment Garden in Oakfield Park. The cost depends on whether you live in...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 6 Oct 25

Valley Provincial's Commitment to the Community

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council is pleased to report that staff from Valley Provincial, once again held a litter pick which this year, as can be seen fro...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 26 Sep 25

Wilmington Fair 2025

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Thanks to some glorious weather and some great attractions Wilmington Common was the place to be on Bank Holiday Monday. A full report on th...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 27 Aug 25

Catapults - Know the Law

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Kent Police Rural Task Force, who are tackling the increase in Wildlife Crime across Kent, have asked that, due to the increase in catapult ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 22 Aug 25

Flowers

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council has written to the Company who supply and maintain the hanging-baskets, planters and village trough that are now in full ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 18 Jul 25

Results Maypole & Leyton Cross By-Election

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The results of yesterday's By-Election for the Borough Ward of Maypole and Leyton Cross was - Stephen Ridley (Reform UK) 303 Elected C...

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Posted: 18 Jul 25

Wilmington Heritage Centre

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Did you know that The Retreat on the High Road, built between 1851 and 1872 as homes for 'distressed stock market gentlemen'!!. The ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 15 Jul 25

Chestnut Grove Incident

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council was disppointed to find that a felled tree has been dumped on the Chestnut Grove Open Space. This is a form of fly-tippin...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 15 Jul 25

Wilmington in Bloom Garden Competition Winner

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Although there was a disappointing response to the inaugural Wilmington in Bloom Garden Competition, with no photograps submitted in the Han...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 8 Jul 25

Oakfield Park

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Oakfield Park was a hive of activity today, especially this morning when, not only were Key Stage 2 pupils of Oakfield Community Primary Sch...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 8 Jul 25

Wilmington Memorial Hall

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Wilmington Memorial has advised the Council of the following 'Events' being run to provide much needed funds for the Hall as all pro...

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Posted: 2 Jul 25

Annual Return & Annual Governance Statement

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Under the Local Government and Accountability Act 2014 and Audit Regulations 2015 every Parish Council is required to publish its Annual Gov...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 27 Jun 25

Poppy Appeal Volunteers Needed in Swanley

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Interested in volunteering and supporting our Armed Forces community? If so please contact your local Poppy Appeal Organiser via the detail...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 26 Jun 25

Vacant Allotments

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council still has a few vacant Allotment Plots in the Ann Allen Allotment Garden in Oakfield Park. The ANNUAL cost is dependent ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 11 Jun 25

Parish Council E-Mail Address

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council has recently become aware that, due to similarity in the e-mail address, some messages meant for the Council may not be r...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 9 Jun 25

Kent's Police & Crime Commissioner's Youth Internet Safety Campaign

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Following the results of his Youth and Parent Survey, held at the end of 2024, the Matthew Scott, Kent's Police & Crime Commissioner...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 9 Jun 25

Dogs & Children's Play Areas

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Parents and Carers are reminded that dogs are not allowed in ANY of the Children's Playgrounds in the Parish, regardless of whether they...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 4 Jun 25

Oakfield Park News

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The wild flower meadow in Oakfield Park, planted as part of the Queen's Green Canopy project, is in full bloom making an attractive spla...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 19 May 25

Website Domain

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Please note that the new website address for the Parish Council is - [email protected]

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 16 May 25

Mixed Recycling

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Message from Dartford Borough Council Mixed recycling collections are now underway, All glass must now be placed in your large grey/black ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 9 Apr 25

Great British Spring Clean

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The bags of litter collected at the Parish Council's Big Spring Clean on 15th March were pledged to Keep Britain Tidy's 'Great B...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 1 Apr 25

Wilmington Parish Spring Clean 2025

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Twenty adult and child volunteers participated in yesterday's Wilmington Parish Spring Clean Although only a small group by splitting ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 16 Mar 25

Public Rights of Way

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

This year's wet weather has seen a rise in queries to the Parish Council regarding the condition of some of the Public Righjts of Way in...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 16 Mar 25

Crime - Seen It/Experienced It/Witnessed It THEN Report It

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

At the March Meeting of the Council, attended by the Police Community Support Officer covering Joydens Wood, the increased incidents of crim...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 6 Mar 25

2025 Community Update

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Please see the attached 2025 Community Update from the Parish Chairman on behalf of the Council.

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 18 Feb 25

Spruce Trees - Message from the Forestry Commission

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Please see the message below from Elliot Carpenter - I’m a Woodland Officer at the Forestry Commission working on the eradication re...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 18 Feb 25

Warning from Wilmington's Community Wardem

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Jo Appleton, our Community Warden, has asked that residents be made aware of the following scam reported by Public Protection - Kent. We ha...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 15 Feb 25

Wilmington Primary School Rated 'Good'

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Parish Council was pleased to read that Wilmington Primary School has retained its rating of 'Good' following a recent Ofsted In...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 13 Feb 25

Community Warden's Surgery

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

Residents are now able to speak to Jo Appleton. Wilmington's KCC Community Warden. at the Country Market held every Thursday morning at ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 28 Jan 25

Dog Fouling - A Perennial Problem

Dartford, Kent

Article by: Parish Clerk

The Council is receiving reports of dog fouling at a number of locations across the Parish, with the area around Chestnut Grove a seemingly ...

Wilmington Parish Council |

Posted: 23 Jan 25

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