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  Council considers how to meet increased Government housing targets through its Local Plan

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Councillors are set to consider the new Local Plan, with locations for new homes, that will go to public consultation later this year. The ...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 16 Sep 25
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  Environmental Education Centre, School Lane, Horton Kirby

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  ** 15th September 25 - Just to confirm that Sevenoaks District Council have turned down the Parish Council's request to consider the Ol...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 15 Sep 25
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  Highway Improvement Plan - Send in Your Comments

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Kent County Council Highways have asked the Parish Council to update their 'Highways Improvement Plan' (HIP) for 2025-26. This help...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Sep 25
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  🚨 FRAUD ALERT: Rise in Investment Scam Calls 🚨

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Residents of Kent are urged to stay vigilant following a significant increase in scam calls offering fraudulent investment opportunities!...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Sep 25
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  Emergency Road Closure - Mussenden Lane, Horton Kirby - 8th September 2025

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  It will be necessary to close Mussenden Lane, Horton Kirby from 8th September 2025 for up to 3 days. The road will be closed outside Mus...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 8 Sep 25
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  Better Together Arts & Creativity Grant by Sevenoaks District Council

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Sevenoaks District Council are excited to announce that they have a new grant scheme open on Monday 8th September 2025. Please circulate am...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 8 Sep 25
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  SGN Gas Network Upgrade - UPDATE

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  FRANKS LANE CLOSURE WILL NOW START 9TH SEPTEMBER 2025 Gas Network Upgrade – Horton Kirby and Sutton at Hone We’re preparing to ...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 5 Sep 25
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  Kent Police - 3 Frauds

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Feel Free to share with family and friends https://www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk/Alerts/A/316372

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 5 Sep 25
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  New Fitness Class at the Village Hall

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Starts tomorrow 2nd September 7.15pm

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 1 Sep 25
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  Dean Bottom South Darenth 5th September

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Closed for repairs

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 1 Sep 25
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  Gills Road South Darenth 5th September

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Closed for repairs

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 1 Sep 25
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  Emergency Road Closure - Wilson Lane, South Darenth

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  It will be necessary to close Wilson Lane, South Darenth from 20th August 2025 for up to 7 days. The whole length of the road will be close...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 21 Aug 25
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  National test of the UK’s Emergency Alerts system

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  The UK Government is testing its Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. The test will be sent to all compatible 4G and ...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 21 Aug 25
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  Holmesdale Road - Temporary Prohibition of Driving

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Holmesdale Road, South Darenth

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 20 Aug 25
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  Kent Police Fraud Alert

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Please find attached 5 fraud alerts targeting the people of Kent. Please feel free to share with family and friends and via your social med...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 18 Aug 25
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  Training Sessions in Westminster Field

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  ⚽ Training Sessions at Westminster Field Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council Westminster Field is proudly owned and maintained...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 18 Aug 25
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  National two-minute silence to mark VJ Day 80

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  National two-minute silence will be held at 12 noon on 15 August 2025 to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day Event at National Memorial...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 15 Aug 25
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  Temporary Road Closures From 2nd September

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  KCC STREETWORKS HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THE PROJECT WILL CONSIST OF ROLLING CLOSURES AND ONLY ONE ROAD WILL BE CLOSED AT A TIME. THE DATES OVERL...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 15 Aug 25
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  25/01905/MMA Former South Darenth Fire Station New Road South Darenth Kent DA4 9AT

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  12th August 2025 Sevenoaks District Council has asked for the Parish Council’s comments on the planning application listed below whic...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 15 Aug 25
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  Station Road Closed 12th August for Three Days

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  This closure is necessary to enable water pipe repairs to be carried out by Thames Water.

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 12 Aug 25
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  Sevenoaks District Council - New Beginning for Waste Collections

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  News Release 11 August 2025 New beginning for waste collections Sevenoaks District Council is investing £9 million to increas...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 Aug 25
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  Family Fun Day at South Darenth

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Community Safety Unit at Family Fun Day – South Darenth Today, officers from the Community Safety Unit had a brilliant time at the Fa...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 Aug 25
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  Incidents Involving Catapults

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  We’ve been made aware of concerning reports about young people using catapults to target birds in the district. While many of these i...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 8 Aug 25
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  The Cottage Community Day Trips in September

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Do you live in Swanley, BR8, DA3, DA4, Darenth or West Kingsdown? Are you over 55? If you would like to attend the following trips, please ...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 5 Aug 25
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  URGENT: Diesel spillage in Horton Kirby Wed 30 July

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  A diesel spillage has occurred at the bottom of Saxon Place. This has been reported to KCC Highways as an emergency and they have confirmed ...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 30 Jul 25
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  Highways and Transport Services Survey

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  This year, for the eighth year running, Kent County Council is taking part in the NHT Public Satisfaction Survey on highways and transport s...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 28 Jul 25
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  Five Kent Fraud Alerts

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Good Afternoon, Please find attached 5 fraud alerts. Please feel free to share with family and friends and via your social media accounts....

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 28 Jul 25
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  Community Grant Scheme 2026/27

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Our Community Grant Scheme returns this September, inviting voluntary groups and charitable organisations to apply for grants of up to &poun...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 28 Jul 25
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  Silver Sunday is back!

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Silver Sunday returns this year with a packed calendar of events for older residents. There’s something for everyone - from free NHS h...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 28 Jul 25
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  Westminster field Summer Maintenance Update

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  MAINTENANCE UPDATE FOR WESTMINSTER FIELD The Northern most steps in the picnic area were broken and unsafe. At the June ROS Committee m...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 25 Jul 25
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  The Community Safety Unit News for Horton Kirby

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  CSU The Community Safety Unit (CSU) consists of Council Staff, Police, Community Wardens, Housing Associations and other partner agencies....

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 25 Jul 25
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  Mussenden Lane - Temporary Prohibition of Driving

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Emergency Road Closure - Mussenden Lane, Horton Kirby - 22nd July 2025 (Sevenoaks) It will be necessary to close Mussenden Lane, Horton Kir...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 24 Jul 25
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  UK Power Networks - Temporary Road Closure - School Lane, Horton Kirby - 18th August 2025 for 5 days

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  The road will be closed outside number 82. The alternative route is via School Lane, Lombard Street, Mussenden Lane, Three Gates Road and v...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 24 Jul 25
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  Thames Water - Temporary Road Closure - Holmesdale Road, South Darenth - 23rd August 2025 for 3 days

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Thames Water - Temporary Road Closure - Holmesdale Road, South Darenth - 23rd August 2025 for 3 days The road will be closed between Devon...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 24 Jul 25
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  My Community Voice - Fraud Alert

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Good Morning, We are currently seeing a significant uptake in fraud calls, even just over the past few days, particularly ones whereby the ...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 22 Jul 25
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  Kent Police - Young people with catapults

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  This message is mainly aimed to our younger community , so if you have or know of a young person, please ask them to read this, as it is a g...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 21 Jul 25
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  Bins in Horton Kirby & South Darenth

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Bins in Horton Kirby & South Darenth Sevenoaks District Council are responsible for emptying the public black bins in Horton Ki...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 15 Jul 25
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  Bike Marking at South Darenth Family Fun Day : Mon 11 Aug 10:30

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  On Monday 11th August 2025, officers from the Sevenoaks Community Safety Unit, will be attending the Sevenoaks District Council Family Fu...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 Jul 25
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  S34 Dispersal Notice, Franks Lane, Horton Kirby

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Effective Friday 11th July for 48 hours

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 Jul 25
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  Horton Road and the Street Temporary Road closure 18 July

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while works are undertaken by Openreach.

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 Jul 25
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  Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Horton Kirby and South Darenth Parish Council NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, ...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 8 Jul 25
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  S34 Dispersal Order on Franks Lane, Horton Kirby

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Good Afternoon Resident, I want to make you aware of a S34 Dispersal Order that will be put in place on Franks Lane due to the recent issu...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 26 Jun 25
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  S34 Dispersal Order on Franks Lane, Horton Kirby

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Good Afternoon Resident, I want to make you aware of a S34 Dispersal Order that will be put in place on Franks Lane due to the recent issu...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 26 Jun 25
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  Family Fun Day at the Heathside, Monday 11th August

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Hosted by Sevenoaks District Council, this free activity session runs from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Free Kent Police bike marking will also be the...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 24 Jun 25
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  Kent Police Approved Community Safety Information Hub - e-watch.co

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Receive latest news from Kent Police, Kent Fire & Rescue, Kent County Council etc: https://www.e-watch.co/updates.php?update=2298

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 24 Jun 25
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  Table Tennis at the Village hall - Free Open Practice Evening

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Beginners welcome, Starts at 7.40pm

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 Jun 25
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  Sevenoaks District Fun Day coming to the Heathside

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Monday 11th August 10.30am - 1.30pm. Parent/Guardian must remain.

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 29 May 25
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  Sevenoaks District Council considers changes to recycling and waste collections

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Sevenoaks District Councillors are considering proposals to modernise and improve local recycling and waste collections. The Council is wor...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 29 May 25
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  Urgent Road Closure - Rabbits Road, South Darenth - 28th May 2025

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  It will be necessary to close Rabbits Road, South Darenth from 28th May 2025 for up to 1 day. The road will be closed between Wilsons La...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 27 May 25
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  Horton Kirby Cricket Club Information

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Click on each photo for information about the club, home fixtures for this season and the juniors section.

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 27 May 25