Local News - Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council, South Darenth, Dartford

Kent - Temporary 30MPH SPEED LIMIT - A20 London Road, Farningham - 8th June 2026 for 13 days

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Because of drainage works, Kent County Council has made an Order for a temporary mandatory speed limit of 30mph to be imposed on a section o...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 15 May 26

Thames Water - Temporary Road Closure - Rays Hill, Horton Kirby - 1st June 2026 for 2 days

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

The road will be closed at the junction of Lombard Street. The alternative route is via Eglantine Lane - A20 London Road - A225 Dartford Ro...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 15 May 26

Rogue Trader Fraud

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

There has been an increase of Rogue Trader activity across West Kent! Rogue Traders often target residents using high‑pressure tactics to p...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 15 May 26

Emergency Road Closure - Churchill Road, Horton Kirby - 12th May 2026 (Sevenoaks)

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

It will be necessary to close Churchill Road, Horton Kirby from 12th May 2026 for up to 7 days. The road will be closed at Churchill Road j...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 13 May 26

Urgent Road Closure - Horton Road, Horton Kirby - 12th May 2026

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Please be advised the below road closure has been extended to 13th May 2026. It will be necessary to close Horton Road, Horton Kirby from 1...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 13 May 26

Paper Mill Green South Darenth

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

This small green space is for all to enjoy including dogs. But, please clean up after them and put in the bin.

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 8 May 26

St. George's Day Fete This Saturday at the Heathside

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Join Us for a Grand St. George’s Day Celebration at the Heathside, South Darenth This Saturday, 25th April, the parish council is ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 20 Apr 26

New Dance Class for Children at the Village Hall starts Tomorrow, Tuesday 21st April

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

For more information please call Gaby 07824446873 Fun classes for children aged between 4 and 16 years old.

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 20 Apr 26

Sevenoaks District Council Garden Sacks Price Increase

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

With immediate effect, the price per bundle of 25 sacks will increase to £29, or £1.16 each.

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 17 Apr 26

HORTON ROAD, SOUTH DARENTH TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Kent County Council gives notice that Horton Road, South Darenth will be closed to through traffic, on or after 16th April 2026 for up to 1 ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 15 Apr 26

Urgent Road Closure - Jacobs Lane, Horton Kirby - 15th April 2026 (Sevenoaks)

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

It will be necessary to close Jacobs Lane, Horton Kirby from 15th April 2026 for up to 1 day. This is to enable carriageway patching to be ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 10 Apr 26

School Lane Horton Kirby - Temporary Prohibition of Driving

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Emergency Road Closure - School Lane, Horton Kirby - 9th April 2026 (Sevenoaks) It will be necessary to close School Lane, Horton Kirby fro...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 9 Apr 26

Urgent Road Closure - Gills Road, South Darenth - 15th April 2026 (Sevenoaks)

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

It will be necessary to close Gills Road, South Darenth from 15th April 2026 for up to 1 day. This is to enable carriageway repairs to be c...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 9 Apr 26

LOMBARD STREET, HORTON KIRBY TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Kent County Council gives notice that Lombard Street, Horton Kirby will be closed to through traffic, on or after 1st April 2026 for up to 1...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 30 Mar 26

Report Persistent and One-Off Parking Problems

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Sevenoaks District Council have the power to issue a Penalty Charges Notice (PCN) for vehicles that have parked on double yellow lines, too ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 26 Mar 26

St. George's Day Fete at the Heathside

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Bring all the family along to the Parish Council's annual fete at the Heathside. Gates open at midday. Pitches are limited, but if you ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 20 Mar 26

HORTON ROAD, SOUTH DARENTH TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Kent County Council gives notice that Horton Road, South Darenth will be closed to through traffic, on or after 20th March 2026 for up to 1 ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 19 Mar 26

Lombard Street, Horton Kirby

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Local officers, PCs Collins and Weatherall, attended Lombard Street in Horton Kirby alongside colleagues from Sevenoaks District Council an...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 13 Mar 26

Street Lights - What do you Think?

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Written by Councillor Nick Gurr Here is a question for you. How many streetlights are there in Horton Kirby and South Darenth Parish? The ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 13 Mar 26

Your Parish Council Budget for 2026-27

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Written by Councillor Nick Gurr People sometimes ask what the Parish Council does. The answer is many things, from trying to protect the lo...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 13 Mar 26

WILSON LANE, SOUTH DARENTH TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Kent County Council gives notice that Wilson Lane, South Darenth will be closed to through traffic, on or after 11th March 2026 for up to 7 ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 11 Mar 26

Dear Lisa ⚠️ FRAUD ALERT – SCAM PHONE CALLS FROM PEOPLE POSING AS POLICE OFFICERS

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

⚠️ FRAUD ALERT – SCAM PHONE CALLS FROM PEOPLE POSING AS POLICE OFFICERS We are again urging residents to stay alert following a rise ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 5 Mar 26

LOMBARD STREET, HORTON KIRBY TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Kent County Council gives notice that Lombard Street, Horton Kirby will be closed to through traffic, on or after 2nd March 2026 for up to 7...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 2 Mar 26

Update: Urgent Road Closure - Mussenden Lane, Horton Kirby - 2nd March 2026

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

It will be necessary to close Mussenden Lane, Horton Kirby from 2nd March 2026 for 2 days. The road will be closed between Three Gates Road...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 27 Feb 26

Potholes Update

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

The following update has been received after a complaint was sent to KCC Highways and our Kent County Councillor representative Marc Logan -...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 19 Feb 26

Fly-Tipping Beside the Village Hall

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Could the person in a small blue Citroen car who dropped off several bags of clothes at 9.15am yesterday the 18th February, please collect t...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 19 Feb 26

Views needed on anti-social behaviour across the District

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Sevenoaks District Council is proposing to introduce Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) at Riverside, Eynsford and Westminster Fields, H...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 16 Feb 26

Please Support us in our Campaign Against Anti-social Behaviour

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Sevenoaks District Council is considering making a Public Spaces Protection Order to address the anti-social behaviour to members of the pub...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 13 Feb 26

Coffee (or tea!) with a Cop, Councillor & Community Warden

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Come along to the Jubilee Hall on Wednesday 4th March between 4.00pm and 6.30pm and have a chat with your local beat officers, ask councillo...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 12 Feb 26

TechZone Gaming Bus is coming to Swanley!

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Reminder: TechZone Gaming Bus is coming to Swanley! Good Afternoon, I wanted to remind you of the following event coming up!!! 🎮 The Te...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 11 Feb 26

Have your say on the way councils in Kent and Medway are organised

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Have your say on the way councils in Kent and Medway are organised Government ministers have launched a consultation on the future numb...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 10 Feb 26

Community Speedwatch

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

In conjunction with Kent Police and Sevenoaks District Council Community Safety, Horton Kirby and South Darenth Parish Council are setting u...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 9 Feb 26

SKINNEY LANE, HORTON KIRBY TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Kent County Council gives notice that Skinney Lane, Horton Kirby will be closed to through traffic, on or after 9th February 2026 for up to ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 9 Feb 26

GILLS ROAD, SOUTH DARENTH TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Kent County Council gives notice that Gills Road, South Darenth will be closed to through traffic, on or after 3rd February 2026 for up to 1...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 2 Feb 26

SKINNEY LANE, HORTON KIRBY TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Kent County Council gives notice that Skinney Lane, Horton Kirby will be closed to through traffic, on or after 2nd February 2026 for up ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 2 Feb 26

Horton Kirby mentioned in the Minutes of the Scrutiny Committee Meeting, Sevenoaks District Council

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Included: 22. External Invitee - Kent Police The Chairman welcomed Acting Chief Inspector Richard Spicer to the meeting. In response to qu...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 30 Jan 26

A20 Gorse Hill Temporary Road Closures from 2nd February

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Kent - Temporary Road Closures - A20 Gorse Hill, Farningham & A20 London Road, West Kingsdown - 2nd February 2026 for 16 nights between ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 30 Jan 26

Council thanks communities for supporting Local Plan consultation

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

6 January 2026 Council thanks communities for supporting Local Plan consultation Thousands of residents took part in Sevenoaks District C...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 6 Jan 26

Urgent Road Closure - Gills Road, South Darenth - 12th January 2025 (Sevenoaks)

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

It will be necessary to close Gills Road, South Darenth from 12th January 2025 for up to 1 day. The road will be closed between Holmesdale ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 6 Jan 26

Carol Singing in South Darenth

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Tonight, 16th December - 7.00pm at the Village Church in New Road Friday 19th December - 7.30pm Turners Place with snacks and drinks ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 16 Dec 25

Free Over 55's Drivers & Passenger Course hosted by Kent Police

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Follow this link to book your place: https://www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk/Alerts/A/366898 Aimed at drivers over 55. Topics include ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 16 Dec 25

Kent County Council - Urgent Road Closure - Franks Lane, Horton Kirby - 16th December 2025

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

It will be necessary to close Franks Lane, Horton Kirby from 16th December 2025 for up to 1 day. The road will be closed between Eglantine ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 12 Dec 25

Horton Kirby Road Closure Update

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

From district councillor Alan White: THE STREET and BULL HILL are at the final stages of gas maintenance and road works. The team are activ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 12 Dec 25

Horton Kirby Road Closure Update

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

From district councillor Alan White: THE STREET and BULL HILL are at the final stages of gas maintenance and road works. The team are activ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 12 Dec 25

Sevenoaks District Seniors Action Forum December Newsletter

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Follow this link to read items on Mindfulness, Festive Edible Ornaments, Pension Credit - how to claim, Honour our Veterans and more https:...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 11 Dec 25

⚽ Police and Youth Football Match – Come and Join Us! ⚽

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

⚽ Police and Youth Football Match – Come and Join Us! ⚽ We’re excited to announce a FREE community football match between polic...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 11 Dec 25

Parish Office Closed Christmas & New Year

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

The office will be closed from Friday 19th December and will re-open Monday 5th January 2026. The next Parish Council meeting will be on Mon...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 9 Dec 25

Emergency Road Closure, - School Lane, Horton Kirby

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Emergency Road Closure - School Lane, Horton Kirby

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 3 Dec 25

Council agrees next step for Darent Valley Nature Restoration

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council is disappointed to find that yet again this Parish has been excluded from projects involving...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 1 Dec 25

Sevenoaks proposes new council structure for Kent

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

21 November 2025 Sevenoaks proposes new council structure for Kent Sevenoaks District Council has put forward its preferred council struct...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 21 Nov 25

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