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Sevenoaks District Local Plan Consultation
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonHave your say by coming along to one of the Pop-up’ sessions (pre booking is required) or share your views via our survey. Find out m...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 30 Oct 25 -
Canada Farm Road - Emergency Closure
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonEmergency Road Closure - Canada Farm Road
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 29 Oct 25 -
Calfstock Lane - Urgent Road Closure
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonUrgent Road Closure - Calfstock Lane
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 29 Oct 25 -
Suspicious Behaviour in this Neighbourhood
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonWe’ve received reports of two males in a vehicle wearing high-visibility clothing, possibly posing as delivery drivers, seen looking a...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 27 Oct 25 -
Warm Space - Friends & Neighbours, South Darenth
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonAll are welcome to come along every Friday 11am to 2pm for lunch and hot drinks and time to chat and play board gaems in a friendly warm env...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 27 Oct 25 -
Road Closure Update - Horton Kirby
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonFrom District Councillor Alan White: I have been advised by SGN, and their contractors WCB, that Franks Lane will be reopened Monday eveni...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 24 Oct 25 -
Coffee With A Cop Tuesday 28th October 2025
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonFROM PC 30659 GUEST : I will be holding a drop-in surgery at the Village Hall, South Darenth on Tuesday the 28th of October between 1600 an...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 23 Oct 25 -
🚨 Courier Fraud Alert: Criminals Impersonating Police Officers 🚨
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonThere have been new reports of residents in Kent being contacted by criminals claiming to be Police Officers investigating financial crimes!...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 23 Oct 25 -
Public to Have Say on the new Local Plan
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa Johnson16 October 2025 Public to have their say on the new Local Plan Residents can soon comment on the new Local Plan when Sevenoaks District C...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 23 Oct 25 -
School Lane Horton Kirby - Emergency Closure
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonFrom 18th October for up to 7 days due to fly-tipping.
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 20 Oct 25 -
Fireworks Night 2nd November Tickets
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonTickets are £5 per person and can be pre-bought from various shops and pubs in our villages
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Oct 25 -
Council offers free online cooking course starting this November
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonNews Release 15 October 2025 Recipe for great value, healthy meals! Council offers free online cooking course starting this November. R...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 16 Oct 25 -
Autumn Burglary Prevention Advice
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa Johnson🎃Autumn Burglary Prevention Advice🏠 Sevenoaks & Swanley District As the nights draw in and the days get shorter, we often see a rise...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 16 Oct 25 -
Kent Police - Rural Matters Magazine summer 2025
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonClick on the link for the latest on the Kent Police rural Task Force. News Advice How to Report Safeguarding Partnerships htt...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 16 Oct 25 -
SGN Weekly Update About the Gas Pipe Works in Horton Kirby
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonUpdate 13th October : Fenced area for 'spoil' Saxon Place: the utilities company have said that the 'daleks' placed inside...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 13 Oct 25 -
Thames Water - Temporary Road Closure Holmesdale Road, South Darenth
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonPlease note that due to emergency works the new date is 29th October 2025 for 3 days. Thames Water - Temporary Road Closure - Holmesdale Ro...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 10 Oct 25 -
🚨 WARNING: Police Impersonation Scam Across Kent 🚨
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonCriminals are calling residents of Kent pretending to be police officers. This is known as a Courier Fraud. They may claim to be from Kent o...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 10 Oct 25 -
Fireworks Night - Sunday 2nd November
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonTickets at £5 per person, are also available from: Cut Above, Holmesdale Road Newsagent, East Hill Jolly Millers, East Hill The Br...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 10 Oct 25 -
Free health and wellbeing days for older people
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonOver 55s who live or work in the Sevenoaks District can come along to free Health & Wellbeing Days as part of Silver Sunday. Visit Seve...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 8 Oct 25 -
Wasps in Horton Road Bus Shelter
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonThe reported wasp nest in the roof of the bus shelter near Viaduct Terrace will be attend to tomorrow afternoon.
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 8 Oct 25 -
Exercise Class for Older People in the Jubilee Hall
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonGet fitter, stronger and more flexible. The first class is free so why not come along and give it a go!
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Oct 25 -
Have Your Say on Safety in Sevenoaks District - Survey Open Now
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonThe Sevenoaks District Community Safety Partnership is inviting everyone who lives, works, or visits the District to take part in a Communit...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 3 Oct 25 -
Latest 5 Frauds from Kent Police
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonPlease find attached 5 fraud alerts, one relates to Rogue Traders and a request for assistance. Feel free to share with family and friends ...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 3 Oct 25 -
The Sevenoaks Local Plan and Grey Belt
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonThe Countryside Charity CPRE writes: To assure you that CPRE Kent will be responding to the Consultation on the Sevenoaks Local Plan. The...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 3 Oct 25 -
SGN Gas Maintenance Update
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonThe gas maintenance work along Franks Lane has taken a little longer than anticipated. This means the subsequent road closures have been rev...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 2 Oct 25 -
Sevenoaks District Community Safety Survey
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonSevenoaks District Council have opened their Sevenoaks District Community Safety Survey, giving everyone a chance that works, lives or visit...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 2 Oct 25 -
Closing Time Change for Westminster Field Car Park
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonFrom the 1st October 2025 until 31st March 2026, the gate to the car park will be locked at 5pm.
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 2 Oct 25 -
Garden Sacks Now Back in Stock!
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonSDC have delivered the garden sacks. The office is open on Fridays between 9.00am and 12.30pm. and takes card only.
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 30 Sep 25 -
Notice of Conclusion of Audit
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonThe audit of accounts for the Council for the year ended 31 March 2025 has been concluded. The Annual Governance and Accountability Return ...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 30 Sep 25 -
Council considers how to meet increased Government housing targets through its Local Plan
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonCouncillors 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 CouncilPosted: 16 Sep 25 -
Environmental Education Centre, School Lane, Horton Kirby
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle 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 CouncilPosted: 15 Sep 25 -
Highway Improvement Plan - Send in Your Comments
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonKent 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 CouncilPosted: 10 Sep 25 -
🚨 FRAUD ALERT: Rise in Investment Scam Calls 🚨
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonResidents of Kent are urged to stay vigilant following a significant increase in scam calls offering fraudulent investment opportunities!...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 10 Sep 25 -
Emergency Road Closure - Mussenden Lane, Horton Kirby - 8th September 2025
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonIt 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 CouncilPosted: 8 Sep 25 -
Better Together Arts & Creativity Grant by Sevenoaks District Council
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonSevenoaks 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 CouncilPosted: 8 Sep 25 -
SGN Gas Network Upgrade - UPDATE
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonFRANKS 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 CouncilPosted: 5 Sep 25 -
Kent Police - 3 Frauds
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonFeel Free to share with family and friends https://www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk/Alerts/A/316372
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 5 Sep 25 -
New Fitness Class at the Village Hall
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonStarts tomorrow 2nd September 7.15pm
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 1 Sep 25 -
Dean Bottom South Darenth 5th September
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonClosed for repairs
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 1 Sep 25 -
Gills Road South Darenth 5th September
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonClosed for repairs
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 1 Sep 25 -
Emergency Road Closure - Wilson Lane, South Darenth
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonIt 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 CouncilPosted: 21 Aug 25 -
National test of the UK’s Emergency Alerts system
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonThe 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 CouncilPosted: 21 Aug 25 -
Holmesdale Road - Temporary Prohibition of Driving
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonHolmesdale Road, South Darenth
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 20 Aug 25 -
Kent Police Fraud Alert
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonPlease 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 CouncilPosted: 18 Aug 25 -
Training Sessions in Westminster Field
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle 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 CouncilPosted: 18 Aug 25 -
National two-minute silence to mark VJ Day 80
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonNational 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 CouncilPosted: 15 Aug 25 -
Temporary Road Closures From 2nd September
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonKCC 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 CouncilPosted: 15 Aug 25 -
25/01905/MMA Former South Darenth Fire Station New Road South Darenth Kent DA4 9AT
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa Johnson12th 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 CouncilPosted: 15 Aug 25 -
Station Road Closed 12th August for Three Days
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonThis closure is necessary to enable water pipe repairs to be carried out by Thames Water.
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 12 Aug 25 -
Sevenoaks District Council - New Beginning for Waste Collections
South Darenth, Dartford, KentArticle by: Lisa JohnsonNews Release 11 August 2025 New beginning for waste collections Sevenoaks District Council is investing £9 million to increas...
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish CouncilPosted: 11 Aug 25