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

Please respect the Government guidelines when using the Post Office or Pharmacy

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH GOVERNMENT INSTRUCTIONS ON SOCIAL DISTANCING, MAXIMUM OF 2 CUSTOMERS FOR EACH SERVICE ARE ALLOWED IN THE SHOP AT ANY...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 22 Jan 21

Flood Alert River Darent

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

River Darent from Westerham to Dartford Flooding is possible - be prepared River levels are still responding to the rain experience...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 15 Jan 21

Community Connectors Newsletter

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

With COVID infections continuing to rise, the NHS has launched a new campaign to highlight the pressure hospitals and health providers are f...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 14 Jan 21

Vaccination Sites Across Kent

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

The NHS across Kent and Medway are working hard to establish vaccination services for all areas. Please see the link for further information...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 12 Jan 21

Be Covid Aware when Using the Playground at the Heathside

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Scientific advice suggests that the COVID-19 virus can survive for up to several days on some hard surfaces. The risks are reduced when outd...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 11 Jan 21

Alert from Action Fraud

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Please see the following alert from Action Fraud, who is warning the public to reamin vigilant as criminals begin to take advantage of the r...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 8 Jan 21

Community Connectors Newsletter

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Please click on the link for the latest news on Covid-19 advice and data for the Sevenoaks district https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?e=__t...

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Posted: 7 Jan 21

ENGLAND LOCKDOWN - STAY AT HOME

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

LEAVING HOME You must not leave, or be outside of your home or garden, except for a very limited set of exemptions e.g. to shop for basic ne...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 6 Jan 21

Franks Lane Closure 11 January

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

When we plan to carry out the work and how long it will take This is to inform you that as part of the on-going maintenance and improvemen...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 5 Jan 21

Symptom-free testing sites to open across Kent

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Rapid-result coronavirus (COVID-19) testing for people who don’t have symptoms is being rolled out across Kent this week. The testing...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 5 Jan 21

Coronavirus - waste, recycling and garden waste updates

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Update: Tuesday 5 January 2021 Following the holidays, we are continuing to pick up three times more waste than usual. This, combined with ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 5 Jan 21

National lockdown: Stay at Home

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

As we enter another national lockdown, we must now stay at home. This is the single most important action we can all take to protect the NHS...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 5 Jan 21

Community Connectors Newsletter

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Tightest restrictions for Sevenoaks District It wasn’t the news any of us wanted to hear just days before Christmas. But with rising...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 23 Dec 20

Christmas and New Year Emergency Contacts

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Courtesy of Citizens Advice North West Kent

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 22 Dec 20

Urgent Road Closure - Mussenden Lane, Horton Kirby - 18th December 2020 (Sevenoaks)

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

It will be necessary to close Mussenden Lane, Horton Kirby from 18th December 2020 for up to 1 day. The road will be closed from the juncti...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 18 Dec 20

Last posting dates for Christmas

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Last posting dates for Christmas Fri 18th Dec - 2nd class & 2nd class signed for. Mon 21st Dec - 1st class, 1st class signed & Roy...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 18 Dec 20

Community Connectors Newsletter

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

On the 16th December, the Government announced the results of its tier review and Sevenoaks District, along with the rest of Kent, remains i...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 18 Dec 20

Overflowing Recycling Banks

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Sevenoaks Council have been informed that the card and bottle recycling banks (next to the Village Hall) are overflowing and need emptying a...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 15 Dec 20

SDC Christmas waste and recycling collections

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

With staff working extra days over the festive period, you won’t miss a waste or recycling collection. However, there will be changes ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 14 Dec 20

Christmas Holiday Closure Times

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

The Parish Office remains closed to visitors but can be contacted via email - office@hksdparishcouncil.co.uk or telephone 01322 865193

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 14 Dec 20

Cancelled - Urgent Road Closure

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Cancelled - Urgent Road Closure - Holmesdale Hill, South Darenth - 12th December 2020 (Sevenoaks) This closure has now been cancelled du...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 11 Dec 20

Urgent Road Closure - Eglantine Lane, Horton Kirby - 14th December 2020 (Sevenoaks)

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Urgent Road Closure - Eglantine Lane, Horton Kirby - 14th December 2020 (Sevenoaks) It will be necessary to close Eglantine Lane, Horton Ki...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 11 Dec 20

Alternative route for residents - Urgent Road Closure - Eglantine Lane, Horton Kirby

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Alternative route for residents - Urgent Road Closure - Eglantine Lane, Horton Kirby - 14th December 2020 With regard to the Eglantine Lane...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 11 Dec 20

Urgent Road Closure - Beechenlea Lane, Swanley - 15th December 2020 (Sevenoaks)

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Urgent Road Closure - Beechenlea Lane, Swanley - 15th December 2020 (Sevenoaks) It will be necessary to close Beechenlea Lane, Swanley from...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 11 Dec 20

SDC Community connectors Newsletter

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Now is a good time to plan ahead if you’re considering forming a Christmas bubble with friends and family from 23 to 27 December. The...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 10 Dec 20

Urgent Road Closure - Holmesdale Hill, South Darenth - 12th December

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

It will be necessary to close Holmesdale Hill, South Darenth from 12th December 2020 for up to 2 days. The road will be closed at Giffords ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 10 Dec 20

Star of Wonder, Star of Night

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

For the last sixteen years, the residents of Horton Kirby and South Darenth have had a unique homing beacon throughout the month of December...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 4 Dec 20

FREE parking in our town centres

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Just a reminder that you can park for FREE for the first hour in most of our short stay car parks in Sevenoaks, Westerham and Edenbridge unt...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 4 Dec 20

Parish Newsletter

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

With many classes and groups not being able to use the halls due to Coronavirus restrictions, it is with regret that a winter newsletter wil...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 30 Nov 20

KCC Media Statement Regarding Kent ‘Tier 3’ Announcement

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Following the easing of national restrictions on 2nd December, all of Kent and Medway will have restrictions at the ‘Very High Tier 3 ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 27 Nov 20

Heathside Playground and Public Toilet

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

The toilet at the Heathside was vandalised the weekend before last, the window was smashed, soap dispenser broken and thrown all over the fl...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 24 Nov 20

Temporary Road Closure - Mussenden Lane, Horton Kirby - 3rd December 2020 for 1 day between 09.30hrs and 15.30hrs

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Mussenden Lane, Horton Kirby will be closed at the junction with Eglantine Road. The alternative route is Mussenden Lane, Three Gates Road,...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 24 Nov 20

Message from Sutton at Hone & Hawley Parish Council

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Deadline for comments regarding the 414 bus service is 28 November. Please contact Clerk@sahparishcouncil.uk or write to SAHPC, Po Box 508, ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 20 Nov 20

More support for businesses impacted by the latest lockdown

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

More support for businesses impacted by the latest lockdown Businesses that have had to close or experienced significant financial loss bec...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 20 Nov 20

Urgent Road Closure - Dean Bottom, South Darenth - 17th November 2020

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

It will be necessary to close Dean Bottom, South Darenth from 17th November 2020 for up to 7 days. The road will be closed at the junctions...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 17 Nov 20

Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Service

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

It is with regret that the Parish Council will not be able to hold an Armistice Service outside the Village Hall on the 11th November due to...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 6 Nov 20

Council services will continue during lockdown

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

04 November 2020 Council services will continue during lockdown As the nation heads into a second lockdown, Sevenoaks District Council wil...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 5 Nov 20

National Lockdown 05 November - 02 December

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

The ‘Care for our Community – Sevenoaks District’ voluntary scheme, that supported residents in the first seven months of ...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 5 Nov 20

Lockdown help is a just click or a phone call away

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Lockdown help is a just click or a phone call away A voluntary scheme that supported residents in the first seven months of the pandemic is...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 3 Nov 20

Refuse collections to continue as normal

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

02 November 2020 Refuse collections to continue as normal As we enter a second lockdown, Sevenoaks District Council is reassuring resident...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 2 Nov 20

Update from Roger Gough on Holmesdale Hill

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

TUESDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2020 Holmesdale Hill Resurfacing works are taking place yesterday and today at the corner of Holmesdale Road and Hol...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 27 Oct 20

Enjoy Halloween Safely

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Published by the NHS

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 27 Oct 20

Annual Tree Inspection

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

As part of the Parish Council's recent tree inspection, work to trees that require attention will be carried out this week. Unfortunatel...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 26 Oct 20

Community Safety News

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

For Halloween, Fireworks night and Mental Health issues

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 23 Oct 20

Kent Police Scam Calls Warning

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Automated calls impersonating Internet providers.

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 23 Oct 20

Sevenoaks District Council Area

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

This area is now at 'Medium' Alert Level https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-covid-alert-level-medium

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 19 Oct 20

Parking charges frozen again in Sevenoaks

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

16 October 2020 Parking charges frozen again! During lockdown, Sevenoaks District Council was the first authority in Kent to remove all ch...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 16 Oct 20

Test and trace support payments for workers on low incomes

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

15 October 2020 Test and trace support payments for workers on low incomes Support payments are now available for working people on low in...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 15 Oct 20

Temporary Road Closure - St Margaret's Road, Darenth & South Darenth - 20th October 2020 for 1 day

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

St Margaret's Road, Darenth and South Darenth will be closed for the entire length of the road. The alternative route is St Margaret...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 13 Oct 20

Press Release - HSE and Council team up to ensure businesses are COVID-secure

South Darenth, Dartford, Kent

Article by: Lisa Johnson

Press Release - 12 October 2020 HSE and Council team up to ensure businesses are COVID-secure Sevenoaks District Council is working wit...

Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council |

Posted: 13 Oct 20