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  • VE Day 80 Thursday 8th May 2025

    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
  • Five Frauds Happening in Kent

    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
  • Urgent Road Closure

    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
  • Urgent Road Closure

    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
  • Urgent Road Closure - Mussenden Lane, Horton Kirby - 23rd April 2025

    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
  • Urgent Road Closure - Franks Lane, Horton Kirby - 22nd April 2025

    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
  • St. George's Day Fete Saturday 3rd May

    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
  • VEDay80 - Thursday 8th May 2025

    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
  • The Cottage community Day Trips

    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
  • Easter Waste Collections by Sevenoaks District Council

    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
  • Sevenoaks District Council - Better Together Survey

    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
  • Twinkletoes Family Fun Day

    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
  • Free Events for VE Day 80

    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
  • Parish Office Closed Friday 4th April 2025

    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
  • River Darent Medical Group Update

    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
  • Former Fire Station South Darenth Planning Application

    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
  • Planning Application 25/00593/HOUSE

    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
  • Emergency Road Closure - Franks Lane, Horton Kirby - 16th March 2025

    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
  • GILLS ROAD, SOUTH DARENTH TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

    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
  • My community Voice - Nuisance youths

    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
  • Petition to Make the sale of catapults/carrying catapults in public illegal

    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
  • TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING - WILSON LANE, SOUTH DARENTH

    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
  • Sevenoaks District Council

    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
  • HORTON ROAD, HORTON KIRBY TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

    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
  • Flood Alert for River Darent

    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
  • Emergency Road Closure - London Road, Farningham - 20th February 2025

    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
  • Kent Police - Latest 5 Fraud Alerts

    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
  • Kent Police - Latest 5 Fraud Alerts

    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
  • Free self-defence classes for women and girls at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre

    Free self-defence classes for women and girls at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Sevenoaks District Council is running free self-defence classes for women and girls at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre. The five-week course start...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Feb 25
  • Emergency Road Closure - Station Road, South Darenth - 6th February 2025

    Emergency Road Closure - Station Road, South Darenth - 6th February 2025

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

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

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Feb 25
  • Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Mussenden Lane, Horton Kirby - 11th March 2025 for 1 day

    Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Mussenden Lane, Horton Kirby - 11th March 2025 for 1 day

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    The road will be closed near Bluebell Cottage. The alternative route is via Eglantine Lane, Gorse Hill, Gabriel Spring Road, Scratchers Lan...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Feb 25
  • Emergency Road Closure - Canada Farm Road, South Darenth - 6th February 2025

    Emergency Road Closure - Canada Farm Road, South Darenth - 6th February 2025

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

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

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Feb 25
  • Kent Police Budget Consultation  - 19th December 2024

    Kent Police Budget Consultation - 19th December 2024

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    19th December 2024 As Police and Crime Commissioner, it is my responsibility to ensure that Kent Police has sufficient resources to prevent...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Jan 25
  • Franks Lane Temporary Closure - 6th January 2025

    Franks Lane Temporary Closure - 6th January 2025

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    6th January 2025 See letter attached for full details.

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Jan 25
  • Rescheduled Weekend works at M20 Junction 1, Swanley - 6th January 2025

    Rescheduled Weekend works at M20 Junction 1, Swanley - 6th January 2025

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    6th January 2025 See National Highways letter attached for full details.

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Jan 25
  • Emergency Road Closure - Dean Bottom, South Darenth - 6th January 2025

    Emergency Road Closure - Dean Bottom, South Darenth - 6th January 2025

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    7th January 2025 See Kent County Council Letter attached for full details.

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Jan 25
  • Pensioner Just Missing Out Scheme

    Pensioner Just Missing Out Scheme

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    9th January 2025 See details attached.

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Jan 25
  • Wilson Lane South Darenth - Temporary Road Closure - 9th January 2025

    Wilson Lane South Darenth - Temporary Road Closure - 9th January 2025

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    9th January 2025 See public notice attached for full details.

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Jan 25
  • My community voice - Vehicle Thefts - 10th January 2025

    My community voice - Vehicle Thefts - 10th January 2025

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    10th January 2025 Dear Residents Vehicle crime We have noticed an increase in vehicle crime on the Sevenoaks district. There is loads of...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Jan 25
  • School Lane Horton Kirby - temporary prohibition of driving - 14th January 2025

    School Lane Horton Kirby - temporary prohibition of driving - 14th January 2025

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    14th January 2025 See Kent County Council Public Notice attached for full details.

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Jan 25
  • Coming Soon - The Community Car, Volunteer Drivers Needed - 14 January 2025

    Coming Soon - The Community Car, Volunteer Drivers Needed - 14 January 2025

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    14th January 2025 Funded by the UK Government and hosted by Darent Valley Community Church, the Community Car Scheme is being extended to c...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Jan 25
  • St. Mary's Church 800th Anniversary - 16th January 2025

    St. Mary's Church 800th Anniversary - 16th January 2025

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    16th January 2025 The Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Rev Jonathan Gibbs, launched a year of celebrations to mark the 800th anniversary of St M...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Jan 25
  • Reminder: Weekend works at M20 Junction 1 Swanley - 17th January 2025

    Reminder: Weekend works at M20 Junction 1 Swanley - 17th January 2025

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    17th January 2025 Dartford Crossing Offices South Orbital Way Dartford Kent DA1 5PR www.connectplusm25.co.uk Rescheduled: weekend works ...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Jan 25
  • Review of Solar Farm Developments January 2025

    Review of Solar Farm Developments January 2025

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    21st January 2025 WORKING GROUP 2024 REVIEW SOLAR FARM DEVELOPMENTS To the Parish council meeting 13th January 2025 Within HK&SD PC b...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Jan 25
  • River Darent Flood Warning

    River Darent Flood Warning

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    27th January 2025 Updated 8:32am on 27 January 2025 The Flood Alert for the River Darent remains in force. Further flooding is possible t...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Jan 25
  • Urgent Road Closure - Holmesdale Hill 31st January

    Urgent Road Closure - Holmesdale Hill 31st January

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    28th January 2025 See Kent County Council Public Notice for full details.

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Jan 25
  • Trick or Treating at Halloween

    Trick or Treating at Halloween

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Not everyone enjoys trick or treaters knocking on their doors on Halloween. Kent Police have asked that your neighbours wishes should be res...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 16 Oct 23
  • HK & SD Parish Council Annual Fireworks Event

    HK & SD Parish Council Annual Fireworks Event

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Heathside, South Darenth, Sunday 5th November 2023 Fish & Chips, Sweetie lady, Scouts BBQ, Flossie flavours, W.I. hot drinks, Bar T...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Oct 23
  • Emergency Road closure - Dean Bottom South Darenth

    Emergency Road closure - Dean Bottom South Darenth

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Kent County Council - Emergency Road Closure - Dean Bottom, South Darenth - 10th October 2023 (Sevenoaks) It will be necessary to close ...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Oct 23
  • New DRiPS Website

    New DRiPS Website

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    The 'Darent River Preservation Society is committed to restoring and preserving the health of the Darent, its catchment and tributaries,...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Oct 23