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  The Cottage Community Day Trips - July

  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, plea...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 Jun 25
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  Station Road South Darenth Temporary Closure 4th July

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  The road will be closed for the entire length. The alternative route is via Horton Road, Holmesdale Road, Devon Road, Cedar Drive, A225 ...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 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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  Calfstock Lane Closed 12th June 2025

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  KENT COUNTY COUNCIL CALFSTOCK LANE, FARNINGHAM TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – Section 14 (2) Ke...

  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
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  Jacobs Lane Closure - UPDATE

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  The diversion route has now changed to Horton Road - Station Road - A225 towards Farningham - A20 - Eglantine Lane - Lombard Street - Forge ...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 23 May 25
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  Calfstock Lane Closed 27th May for 1 Day

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  This closure is necessary to enable carriageway patching to be carried out by Kent County Council.

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 23 May 25
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  Parish Office - Closed Dates

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Closed for Annual Leave.

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 22 May 25
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  Sign up to our New Website!

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Keep informed of latest news and planning applications

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 22 May 25
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  The Village and Jubilee Halls are Available for Hiring

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Suitable for all types of events. See Poster for more information

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 22 May 25
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  Horton Road Close 10 & 11May

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Road Maintenance in Your Area Road Surface Improvement (Micro Surfacing) Kent County Council will be working to improve the road surface of...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 21 May 25
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  Horton Road Close 10 & 11May

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Road Maintenance in Your Area Road Surface Improvement (Micro Surfacing) Kent County Council will be working to improve the road surface of...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 21 May 25
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  Temporary Closure of Holmesdale Road 23rd May

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  KENT COUNTY COUNCIL HOLMESDALE ROAD, SOUTH DARENTH TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – Section 14 (2)...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 21 May 25
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  Stand up Against Street Harassment

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  With 80% of women in the UK reporting harassment in public spaces and 75% of harassment victims saying no one helped, the need for action is...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 19 May 25
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  CALFSTOCK LANE, FARNINGHAM TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  KENT COUNTY COUNCIL CALFSTOCK LANE, FARNINGHAM TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – Section 14 (2) K...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 15 May 25
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  Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Mussenden Lane, Horton Kirby - 11th June 2025 for 2 days between 09.00hrs and 17.00hrs

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  The road will be closed between Mussenden Farm House and Bluebell Cottage. The alternative route is via Eglantine Lane, Gorse Hill, Gabriel...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 15 May 25
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  Westminster field Public Toilet Opening Times

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Open during school summer holidays on a daily basis.

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 15 May 25
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  Kent - Temporary Road Closure - Jacobs Lane, Horton Kirby - 26th May 2025 for 14 days

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  The road will be closed for the entire length. The alternative route is via Forge Lane, Lombard Street, Rays Hill, The Street, Horton Ro...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 12 May 25
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  The Cottage Community day Trips

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Day Trips 10 June - 02 July Do you live in Swanley, BR8, DA3, DA4, Darenth or West Kingsdown? Are you over 55? If you would like to attend...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 12 May 25
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  Price Increase of Garden Sacks by SDC

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Garden Sacks Price Increase 21st April 2025 1 bundle of 25 sacks = £27.00 1 sack = £1.08 Sevenoaks District Council have annou...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 29 Apr 25
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  VE Day 80 Thursday 8th May 2025

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council Celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day with us Join your community for a special d...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 25 Apr 25
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  Five Frauds Happening in Kent

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Please click on the link to read https://www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk/Alerts/A/264671

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 25 Apr 25
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  Urgent Road Closure

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Urgent Road Closure - Skinney Lane, Horton Kirby - 25th April 2025 (Sevenoaks) It will be necessary to close Skinney Lane, Horton Kirby ...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 23 Apr 25
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  Urgent Road Closure

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Urgent Road Closure - The Street, Horton Kirby - 25th April 2025 (Sevenoaks) It will be necessary to close The Street, Horton Kirby from 25...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 23 Apr 25
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  Urgent Road Closure - Mussenden Lane, Horton Kirby - 23rd April 2025

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  KCC will be carrying out carriageway patching.

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 22 Apr 25
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  Urgent Road Closure - Franks Lane, Horton Kirby - 22nd April 2025

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Closed between 09.30am - 15.30am

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 17 Apr 25
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  St. George's Day Fete Saturday 3rd May

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Bring the whole family along for Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council's annual St. George's Day fete. Free bouncy castles...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 Apr 25
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  VEDay80 - Thursday 8th May 2025

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  The Parish Council would like to invite you to join in with the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday 8th May.

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 Apr 25
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  The Cottage community Day Trips

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

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

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Apr 25
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  Easter Waste Collections by Sevenoaks District Council

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Easter waste collections Following the Easter bank holiday, there may be changes to residents’ rubbish, recycling, and garden waste c...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 8 Apr 25
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  Sevenoaks District Council - Better Together Survey

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Our Better Together community consultation is now live. We are asking residents who live or work in the District to have their say on the...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 4 Apr 25
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  Twinkletoes Family Fun Day

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Saturday 21st June 2025

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 3 Apr 25
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  Free Events for VE Day 80

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Press Release PR 6995 02 April 2025 FREE events for VE Day 80 This year marks 80 years since VE Day, when World War II officially ended i...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 2 Apr 25
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  Parish Office Closed Friday 4th April 2025

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 1 Apr 25
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  River Darent Medical Group Update

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Keeping you informed River Darent Medical Group Site Dispensing Services With effect from 31st March on site dispensing services will b...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 27 Mar 25
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  Former Fire Station South Darenth Planning Application

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  25ᵗʰ March 2025 Sevenoaks District Council has asked for the Parish Council’s comments on the planning application listed below whi...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 25 Mar 25
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  Planning Application 25/00593/HOUSE

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  25th March 2025 Sevenoaks District Council has asked for the Parish Council’s comments on the planning application listed below wh...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 25 Mar 25
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  Emergency Road Closure - Franks Lane, Horton Kirby - 16th March 2025

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  It will be necessary to close Franks Lane, Horton Kirby from 16th March 2025 for up to 7 days. The road will be closed at the junctions of ...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 20 Mar 25
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  GILLS ROAD, SOUTH DARENTH TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  KENT COUNTY COUNCIL GILLS ROAD, SOUTH DARENTH TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – Section 14 (2) Kent ...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Mar 25
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  My community Voice - Nuisance youths

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Received from Kevin Savill, Kent Police, PS, Sevenoaks Neighbourhood Beat Office We are aware of a recent spate of calls concerning youths ...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Mar 25
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  Petition to Make the sale of catapults/carrying catapults in public illegal

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Make it illegal to carry catapults in public places, so the police can arrest those carrying, especially in areas of known wildlife crime, r...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Mar 25
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  TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING - WILSON LANE, SOUTH DARENTH

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  KENT COUNTY COUNCIL WILSON LANE, SOUTH DARENTH TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – Section 14 (2) ...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Mar 25
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  Sevenoaks District Council

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  06 March 2025 For Immediate Release Residents have their say on waste! Thousands of residents shared their views on Sevenoaks District...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 6 Mar 25
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  HORTON ROAD, HORTON KIRBY TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Kent County Council gives notice that Horton Road, Horton Kirby will be closed to through traffic, on or after 3rd March 2025 for up to 2 da...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 3 Mar 25
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  Flood Alert for River Darent

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Flood alert for River Darent from Westerham to Dartford Get flood warnings by phone, text or email Updated 8:34am on 24 February 2025 Fl...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 24 Feb 25
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  Emergency Road Closure - London Road, Farningham - 20th February 2025

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Emergency Road Closure - London Road, Farningham - 20th February 2025 (Sevenoaks) It will be necessary to close London Road, Farningham fro...

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 21 Feb 25
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  Kent Police - Latest 5 Fraud Alerts

  South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Lisa Johnson

  Sent by Steve Kelly, Fraud Prevent and Protection Officer, Kent Police https://www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk/Alerts/A/244903

  Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 18 Feb 25