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News

  • Santa's Tour!!!

    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...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Dec 25
  • Event at Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

    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

    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...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Dec 25
  • December Meeting of the Council - Note Change of Date

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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!!!

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 ...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 27 Oct 25
  • Keep in Touch with your Local Police Team through My Community Voice

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Jul 25
  • Wilmington Heritage Centre

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Jul 25
  • Annual Return & Annual Governance Statement

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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'

    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

    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

    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