Dartford Local Information
Practical local information for Dartford: bin collection days, parking, council tax bands and planning, each one linked back to the official source.
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Dartford Roadworks: QEII Bridge Shut Again Sat 26 Sept
The QEII Bridge shuts 9pm to 9am on Saturday 26 September, one of four more bearing-repair nights. The west tunnel now closes an hour earlier, at 9pm.
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Dartford House Prices: The £351,594 Average Explained
The average Dartford home sold for £351,594 in June 2026 (Land Registry). Prices by property type, the priciest streets, and how Dartford compares to Kent.
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Dartford to London Trains: Times, Fares & the Last Train
Fast trains reach London Bridge in 37 minutes. Times to every terminal, Thameslink to St Pancras, the 2026 fares freeze and the last train home.
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Things to Do in Dartford in 2026: Free Parks to Ziplines
The best things to do in Dartford in 2026: Central Park's Buccaneer Bay, England's longest zipline at Bluewater, heath walks and the Orchard's December return.
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Dartford Planning News: Westgate Approved, Orchard Returns
Dartford's £30m Westgate scheme was approved in June 2026 and the Orchard Theatre reopens 12 December. The Local Plan, Ebbsfleet's 5,000 homes and what's next.
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Dartford Bin Collection Days: 2026 Guide
How to check your Dartford bin collection day, what goes in the green, grey and brown bins, garden waste costs, bank holiday changes and bulky waste.
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Parking in Dartford: £1 for 2 Hours, or Free for 23
Every paid council car park charges £1 for two hours and £5.50 all day. Stone Lodge and Temple Hill Square are free for 23 hours, and Bluewater is free too.
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Dartford Council Tax Bands 2026/27: £1,555 to £4,664
Band D in Dartford town is £2,332.20 for 2026/27. Every band A to H, the eight parished areas that pay more, and the discounts people often miss.
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Dartford Planning Applications: Call-In Ends 31 October
From 31 October 2026 no Dartford ward councillor can call an application in to the Development Control Board. Plus portal search tips and the 21 days to object.